Can you still use a 121.5 MHz ELT? The vast majority of Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) in operation today are based on 1950s technology. Back in February 2009, satellite monitoring of 121.5 and 243 MHz ELT signals was terminated. What does that mean for you? To help answer those questions – and more — WINGsReality EDU […]
Showcase your treasures and honor the Tuskegee Airmen
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, is putting out a call for people to share their photos of artifacts, memorials, artwork and mementos of the Tuskegee Airmen in the new Virtual Museum. Those who answer the call and submit a photo through the website will be entered […]
Batcopter to fly at Sebring Expo
Relive the 1960s at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, with a ride on the original N3079G Batcopter from the Batman TV series. In 1996, pilot Eugene Nock bought the famous helicopter, which was used in the 1966 “Batman” movie and several TV shows. “What we have is an icon in the aviation world […]
Free Garmin seminar at Banyan
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) will host a free Garmin seminar Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The seminar, presented by Dave Brown and Joseph Stewart of Garmin, will cover Garmin’s latest retrofit display solutions for Part 25 and Part 23 turbine aircraft, […]
ASA updates free endorsement labels
ASA‘s free Endorsement Labels have been updated to reflect Advisory Circular (AC) 61-65G, which provides guidance for pilot applicants, flight instructors, ground instructors, and examiners on the certification standards, knowledge test procedures, and other requirements in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61. The PDF format of these labels provides […]
Landing on snow-covered runway goes awry
The pilot reported that during the approach to the airport in Seeley Lake, Montana, he was informed by a person on the ground, who was not associated with airport operations, that there was about 3 inches of compacted snow on the runway. Before attempting to land, he completed a low pass over the runway to […]
Picture of the day: West Texas hospitality
Jay Carpenter, secretary and past president of the Texas Aviation Association, sent in this photo, with a brief note: “While in a foreign territory, the RV-7 ‘Odette’ finds shelter from the storm thanks to a local Air Tractor pilot at Dimmitt Municipal Airport (T55). West Texas hospitality at its best!”
Why is my new engine running so much hotter than my old engine?
Q: I fly a Cessna 182S registered HP1401. It has a Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5, 3 blade prop. Sea level OAT is 90°F or so year round. It had a single probe analog CHT display connected to cylinder #1, which always remained around 320°F. I then installed a digital engine monitor, which showed the rest of the […]
How much did you pay for your practical test?
The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) is conducting a survey to find out what prices are being charged for practical tests. “We are working to gauge general trends in practical test pricing as provided by Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs),” officials said. “We recognize that pricing varies from state-to-state and region-to-region.” The association is […]