The new SkyView SE, from Dynon Avionics, is made for VFR aircraft and pilots seeking an intuitive flight and engine instrument display. Available in two sizes – 7″ and 10″ – the SE-line retains SkyView’s radio interface and 2-axis autopilot. Dynon is positioning the SkyView SE as the successor to its legacy (and still available) D100 […]
Leading Edge Aviation selects Gulf Coast Avionics for installation, repair
Leading Edge Aviation has selected Gulf Coast Avionics as its exclusive provider of avionics installation, repair and troubleshooting. The appointment follows Leading Edge Aviation’s move to two hangars adjacent to the Gulf Coast Avionics facility at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (KLAL). Founded in 1994, Leading Edge Aviation is a Cirrus Factory Authorized Service Center. “We are […]
Training flight ends in accident
The CFI of the Beech 76 reported that he and the student pilot had intentionally shut down and secured the right engine for training purposes, however they were unable to get it restarted. The instructor then flew the airplane back to the airport in Fort Pierce, Florida, and extended the landing gear while on a […]
Picture of the day: Back in the air
Frequent contributor Mike Kincaid sent in this photo, simply titled “Back in the air for another season!” The photo documents Glenn Smith’s annual trailer launch of his Piper PA-12 to begin seaplane instruction with Coeur d’ Alene Seaplanes in Idaho for the 2016 season.
Say again?
I once was the instructor for a high fashion student. Her day-trading job had recently netted her a lot of money. Her hard work paid out handsomely and she wanted everyone to know it. If that meant stepping out of the pilot’s seat of her own airplane in stylish high heels, so be it. Her […]
FAA releases 2016 to 2036 Aerospace Forecast
The FAA has released its annual Aerospace Forecast Report Fiscal Years 2016 to 2036 that finds a sustained increase in overall air travel and the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).A key portion of the forecast focuses on projections for the growth in the use of unmanned aircraft, also known as drones or remotely piloted aircraft. […]
NTSB issues safety alert on challenges of flying in to big airshows
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board has issued aviation safety alert SA-053, highlighting aviation safety issues pilots may face arriving at major fly-in events. The safety alert comes in advance of two major fly-in events — the April 5-10 SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Florida, and the July 25- 31 Experimental […]
100 years of Coast Guard aviation to be honored at AirVenture
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A century of aircraft used to save lives and protect freedom will be highlighted at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, as the world’s largest aviation fly-in salutes 100 years of U.S. Coast Guard aviation and celebrates its men, women, and aircraft. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, the 64th annual Experimental Aircraft […]
MyGoFlight extends flight bag line, adds a bottle
MYGOFLIGHT has extended its Flight Bag PLC Series with the new “Sport” model and introduced the new MGF Bottle. The Flight Bag PLC Sport, provides a compact alternative to the company’s larger flight bag, the PLC Pro. All bags in this series stand upright to allow easy top loading and access to your gear in-flight. […]