The sixth edition of “Checklist for Success: A Pilot’s Guide to the Successful Airline Interview” has been released. Written by Cheryl Cage, the sixth edition takes readers from application through to the interview. The author not only offers interview preparation, but illustrates her points by stepping aside to reflect on her own experiences in counseling aspiring pilots, furloughed pilots, […]
Pilot’s impairment leads to crash into the ocean
The airline transport pilot was conducting a cross-country personal flight. Radar data indicated that the Cirrus SR22 took off from the departure airport and then climbed to an altitude of 21,000 feet mean sea level before leveling off and maintaining that altitude for about an hour. The pilot then contacted an air route traffic control center […]
Picture of the day: AirVenture fly-over
Bill Walker captured this photo of an afternoon flyover at AirVenture 2016. He notes that no announcement was made on the group, but it appears to be an RV formation.
Quirky
By JEB BURNSIDE. It’s ironic that pilots are supposed to do everything the same way each time while the airplanes we’re flying are all different. One supposed characteristic of aviation is its consistency. Performing the same tasks in the same way when dealing with a complicated mechanical device is just good common sense, and pilots […]
Giving disabled pilots wings
Two groups have banded together for a common goal to help disabled pilots fly. EAA Chapter 1083 and John Robinson, the founder of AV84all.org, will build a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer in Salisbury, North Carolina. The EAA chapter members will launch the build Sept. 10, 2016, at Rowan County Airport (KRUQ). “When I was first contacted by Zenith about […]
Video: New small drone rule goes into effect Aug. 29
A new world of opportunities for drone operators opens Aug. 29 when the new small drone rule for non-hobbyists becomes effective, according to officials with the FAA. What do you need to do the take advantage of these opportunities? Aeronautical Knowledge Test One important step you have to take is to obtain your remote pilot […]
New owners for KCXO FBO
CONROE, Texas — In operation since 1982, General Aviation Services FBO at Lonestar Executive Airport (KCXO) switched hands to new owners, Herd Air Group, this summer. The new owner plans to keep the FBO’s name, as well as its relationships with Avfuel. “I was impressed by the spirit of the operation,” said Chad Herdrich, owner. “I’m excited […]
Lightspeed Aviation enhances Tango wireless headset
Lightspeed Aviation has enhanced its wireless aviation headset Tango, eliminating the need to worry about batteries. The new feature enables the panel interface unit of the headset to charge a spare battery from ship’s power, providing a replacement should the battery in the headset become depleted. This new change comes on the heels of the […]
Air Plains offers airbox repair for fraction of the cost of new
WELLINGTON, Kansas — Air Plains Services, which specializes in engine performance and airframe upgrades, now has more to offer the Cessna legacy fleet. Repair after repair to the airbox is costly and prolongs unplanned aircraft down time. The price for a new airbox is thousands of dollars, which leaves Cessna 172, 180 and 182 owners with no option but to […]