Now available is “Making Perfect Takeoffs and Landings in Light Airplanes” by Ron Fowler. Originally published as two separate books, this newly-combined edition shows pilots how to develop total awareness for the situation, the airplane, and the self — and to convert that awareness into perfect takeoffs and landings, the publisher promises. Each chapter defines […]
Products
Air Products Alaska debuts gust lock
So often “Can’t anyone make a gust lock that works?” is expressed by Cub owners. The folks at Air Products Alaska of Eagle River, Alaska, say yes, they can: They’ve introduced the Posi-lock, designed to address the need for a true control lock on Super Cubs and similar type Piper aircraft with spring return flaps. […]
Synthetic Vision app released
Just released is Xavion, a Synthetic Vision app created by Austin Meyer, founder of Laminar Research and creator of the flight simulator X-Plane. The iPad-based cockpit EFIS provides any pilot in any airplane with synthetic vision, company officials said. Xavion is an app that runs on an iPhone-4, iPhone-5, iPadMini, or iPad to display a […]
WINGsRealityEDU launches online flight review ground school
WINGsRealityEDU has launched a new Online Flight Review Ground School. According to WINGsRealityEDU Co-founder, Michael Lessard, “Our objective in the Online Flight Review Ground School is to improve the pilot’s flight review experience by providing comprehensive training on the subject matter that continues to dominate the accident and incident statistics. Delivering interesting and focused training […]
Schweiss adds movable interior gate to line-up
FAIRFAX, Minn. – Mike Schweiss, owner of Schweiss Doors, prides himself on never saying no. So when Tom Yenish, the owner of “The Paw,” an upscale dog and cat resort, asked about a movable interior wall, Schweiss created the new Moving Gate. Designed to divide a 96-foot long room, the 46-foot wide door moves up or […]
Sunglasses especially for pilots now available with bifocals
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — Flying Eyes Sunglasses now include the option of bifocal lenses that are designed specifically for the cockpit. Flying Eyes sunglasses are now available in three standard magnification strengths, with two different bifocal height choices. The sunglasses have the option of a higher bifocal segment height, which may make it much easier […]
Take off with X-Plane
As a college student, Austin Meyer was finding it difficult to keep up his instrument currency. Like so many pilots at the time, he was using Microsoft Flight Sim, but “I wasn’t happy with its flexibility,” he recalled. “I was having a heck of a time passing my currency check.” That’s when he turned his […]
Adventure Pilot updated
Adventure Pilot has released the Version 7.6 Software Update. New features include RealView Airports, Auto Taxi, Enabling WAAS, and support of the Clarity and iLevil ADS-B receivers. Additional features include a new hybrid Compass Rose with an integrated Nav feature, larger position icons and many other enhancements. All iFly GPS units will be pre-loaded with […]
Maximum Manuals automates manual creation
Maximum Manuals has developed an automated process for manual creation. Operators are able to create, purchase, and receive their customized MELs and RVSM manuals in as little as two hours, according to company officials. This is accomplished by using the SMART Manual Process. SMART is a Server Managed Automated Response Technology, accessible to all customers […]