The Flight Safety Foundation and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released the Runway Excursion Risk Reduction (RERR) tool kit. The tool kit provides an in-depth analysis of runway excursion accident data, a compilation of risk factors, and provides recommendations for operators, pilots, airports, Air Traffic Management, Air Traffic Controllers and regulators to assist […]
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Pilot’s caddy debuts
The Senior Pilot’s Caddy from Sporty’s is big enough to hold the flight essentials, yet compact enough to fit in small spaces. Two pockets are sized to hold Jepp binders, FAA approach plate books, A/FDs or checklists. The side pockets hold pens, flashlight, fuel tester, credit cards, ID and more. A hard rubber handle is […]
BoomBeams OK’d for Citations
LoPresti Aviation has received FAA STC approval for its BoomBeam HID lights on the Citation 560. “Every Citation pilot knows that Citation flights are measured in ‘Bulbs per Hour’, with one of six lights burning out with high-cost frequency,” said Curt LoPresti, CEO. “Safety is aviation’s number one agenda. We know that the addition of […]
FAR and AIM flashcards updated
ASA’s flashcard study aids have been given a content and format makeover with the latest regulatory changes and a new size. Flashcards are a great way to keep skills sharp and help pilots prepare for that important test, checkride, or interview, ASA officials note. The Flashcards Study Guides from ASA provide regulatory questions with detailed […]
Free Sport Pilot addendum available for ASA’s “The Complete Private Pilot”
Bob Gardner has created a Sport Pilot Addendum for his “The Complete Private Pilot” textbook and syllabus. These free downloads provide the information needed for flight schools, instructors, and students to follow the Private Pilot course they’re familiar with, modified to meet the Sport Pilot requirements, ASA officials said. This approach also means flight schools […]
Raisbeck unveils Lear 60 aft fuselage locker
Now in development is Raisbeck’s Learjet 60 Aft Fuselage Locker. Officials at the Seattle-based company are pursuing FAA certification of the locker. They note that the primary goal of zero drag or performance penalties due to the locker’s installation has been achieved throughout the Lear 60’s flight envelope. A composite aerodynamic shape representing the locker […]
Jeppesen partners with Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionic’s Evolution Flight Display system will be the first to utilize an aggregated NavData, obstacle, terrain and cultural database from Jeppesen, which will be updated via the Jeppesen Services Update Manager (JSUM) data delivery tool. “Jeppesen is excited to be onboard this new ground-breaking generation of EFIS systems,” said Thomas Wede, Jeppesen senior vice […]
Surf & Turf Fly-In slated
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1094 will host its Surf & Turf Fly-In Sept. 11-12, at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (KSLR), in northeast Texas, which is home to American Legend Aircraft Co., manufacturers of the Legend Cub. The event has become a much-anticipated social gathering, complete with antique aircraft exhibits, factory tours, grass strip landings […]
New design for welding helmet
Hobart Welding Products has introduced a new black design to its XVX Series of auto darkening welding helmets. The XVX Series features a 2-3/8-in. x 3-7/8-in. viewing area, the largest of all the Hobart models, with four independent arc sensors that provide continuous arc-sensing capability for out-of-position welding, according to company officials. Price: $279. For […]