Eight people with disabilities can become licensed pilots in 2016 thanks to Able Flight. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Able Flight’s eight scholarships sets a record, according to officials with the non-profit organization. The recipients of the 2016 flight training scholarships come from throughout the country and face challenges from a variety of physical disabilities. This year’s […]
Garmin introduces GMA 245 panels for experimentals
OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin has introduced the GMA 245 and GMA 245R, all-digital, Bluetooth audio panels designed for experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light sport aircraft (LSA). The GMA 245 is a panel-mount audio panel, while the GMA 245R is a remote-mount audio panel, both designed to interface with the G3X Touch flight display. These Bluetooth-enabled audio panels boast […]
MYGOFLIGHT creates Pilot One3 scholarship program
PILOT ONE3 is the brain child of 16-year-old Alyssa Schneider. She challenged her father – and MYGOFLIGHT founder Charles Schneider – by asking what MYGOFLIGHT is doing to help more people become pilots. PILOT ONE3 stands for ONE AVIATION INDUSTRY, ONE PERCENT of REVENUE, to add ONE PILOT at a time. The program provides a […]
Two new avionics systems for experimental, light sport market
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. […]