Georgia pilot Michael Badger has launched a new project on Kickstarter to fund publishing of “Pilot Tails High Flying Adventures for Kids,” a children’s book set during the 1930s Golden Age of Aviation. Pilot Tails will be a 36 page hardcover 11 x 8.5 full color book professionally printed and bound, henoted. The story follows […]
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Sporty’s debuts approval service for iPad/ForeFlight cockpit use
Pilots flying large turbine-powered airplanes governed by Part 91F or flying as a fractional on-demand or Part 135 operation may need formal FAA approval to use an iPad in pursuit of a paperless cockpit. Now these pilots have some help from Sporty’s. “Gaining approval for your iPad as an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) can be […]
Michelin releases aircraft tire app
Michelin Aircraft Tire introduced a mobile application for aircraft mechanics, private pilots, airlines, military operators and others who have an interest in or use for aircraft tires. The app shows how to maintain Michelin tires to maximize tire performance and minimize costs. The application provides access to the Michelin Aircraft Tire Care & Service Manual, […]
Become a ForeFlight expert with Sporty’s new training course
If you’ve resisted using the ForeFlight app fearing a steep learning curve, Sporty’s has a new training program that’s full of basic how-to. The course begins with showing you how to download the ForeFlight app and start your subscription. “There’s a lot to learn on ForeFlight, and this course is produced for the everyday pilot. […]
The quest for the perfect takeoff and landing
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 […]
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 […]