Sporty’s latest Study Buddy App is now available for Android devices. “This app makes it easier to prepare for the written as we supply practice tests in addition to a wealth of content and an array of ways to access the content for remote pilots,” says Sporty’s Academy President Eric Radtke. The Remote Pilot Study […]
Pilot’s excessive speed on landing bends Cessna 206
The pilot was conducting a skydiver jump run. Before letting the skydivers out of the Cessna 206, the radio squelch interrupter failed, causing a constant static noise. After letting the skydivers out over the airport in Titusville, Florida, the pilot set up the descent based on the winds acquired for the previous landing on Runway […]
Forest fire
Len Homeniuk sent us this photo of a forest fire north of Fresno, California, he captured at 10,500 feet on Aug. 8, 2017.
Fun flying in the Kitfox Speedster
On Wednesday of AirVenture 2017, air show star Kyle Franklin took to the skies in a new airplane: The 2017 Kitfox Speedster. The performance and plane got so much attention that he flew it again in Sunday’s closing day airshow. What many people don’t know is that Sunday’s performance was “25 years to the day” […]
Cuba welcomes experimental aircraft
General aviation is relatively new to Cuba. To obtain a Cuban landing permit, it is necessary to produce a copy of the aircraft airworthiness certificate, among other documents. When Cuban Civil Aviation authorities in Havana viewed their first “special” airworthiness certificate with “experimental” and “amateur built” across the top of the certificate, alarms bells began […]
SPOT reaches 5,000 saves worldwide
The SPOT family of products has surpassed a milestone, initiating 5,000 rescues around the world since its launch in 2007. These rescues have taken place on six continents and in more than 89 countries. Recent rescue Connor Gallagher was solo hiking in Colorado at an elevation of 11,000 feet and activated the S.O.S. button on […]
Belite introduces Fuel/Water Discriminator
The FAA has long warned: Water contamination of aircraft fuel systems has been and remains a major cause of aircraft engine power failure. (AC43-16, Alert 123) Belite RADIANT Technology has introduced a new product that alerts pilots to fuel exhaustion or water contamination. The new RADIANT Fuel/Water Discriminator will instantly tell the pilot or vehicle […]
Free social flight planning app debuts in U.S.
Airmate, the free social flight planning app, was launched in the U.S. at EAA AirVenture 2017. Used by tens of thousands of pilots in Europe, Airmate is now available in the United States and Canada. Features of the latest 1.17 version include: Moving map with worldwide aviation database updated free of charge Free airport approach […]
USAIG adds free subscription to Sporty’s Takeoff App Pro with new aircraft policies
USAIG and Sporty’s have teamed up to include one-year subscriptions for two pilots to Sporty’s Takeoff App Pro (a $119.98 value) with all new Owner Pilot aircraft policies. Aircraft covered under the Owner Pilot category are general aviation aircraft piloted by the owner or an owner-associate, and typically used for a combination of pleasure and […]