What do the 1929 Powder Puff Derby, the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, the adventures of an airplane fanatic, the de Havilland Mosquito, and drones all have in common? All of these topics — and many more — have recently crossed my desk over the last few weeks. You see, general aviation is vast. Simply put, if it flies […]
Next generation Remos set to premiere at AERO
German aircraft manufacturer REMOS will present the next generation of its high-wing composite aircraft REMOS GX at AERO. Europe’s most important general aviation exhibition will take place in Friedrichshafen from April 20-23. The new model, named REMOS GXiS, is powered by the Rotax 912 iS Sport engine with electronic fuel injection. It also offers avionics […]
Textron expands PowerAdvantage engine maintenance program
WICHITA – Textron Aviation has expanded its PowerAdvantage engine support program to Beechcraft King Air and Cessna Caravan turboprops. Part of the company’s ProAdvantage suite of support programs, PowerAdvantage offers owners PT6A engine coverage with predictable costs for both routine and most unscheduled engine maintenance events. Customers enrolled in PowerAdvantage pay an hourly rate per […]
Jepp offer: Buy 12 months, get 13 NavData subscription
As part of Jeppesen’s new relationship with Avionics Source, pilots who purchase a one-year Jeppesen data subscription through Avionics Source will receive one additional month of NavData navigation information and digital charting services at no additional charge. “We are ecstatic to partner with general aviation’s leading brand, and we look forward to providing Jeppesen customers around […]
WINGsReality EDU releases latest edition of FAA’s Risk Management Handbook
WINGsReality EDU has released the 2016 edition of the FAA’s Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2 Change 1). This version contains error corrections, revised graphics, and updated performance standards. The Risk Management Handbook, in eBook PDF, covers some of the most important information pertinent to pilots at every level, according to company officials. The original version of the […]
Continued flight into IMC ends in field
The non-instrument-rated pilot departed late in the afternoon in marginal visual flight rules (VFR) conditions. After climbing the Cessna 172 to the desired cruising altitude, he was forced to descend due to worsening weather conditions to maintain VFR. Shortly after, an air traffic controller advised the pilot that the weather conditions at the destination airport […]
Picture of the day: A morning biplane flight
Kyle Mullen of CTI Professional Flight Training in Millington, Tenn., sent in this photo, explaining: “My father, Al Mullen, gives Wally Carroll the rear seat (pilot’s seat) for his first experience in a Waco Great Lakes. Wally is considering purchasing a Great Lakes himself, so he came down this November for three flights to get the full experience […]
Tips: Flying into airshows
Several of our readers responded to a request for pilot tips on airshows. Here are just a few: Don Howard, Blanco, Texas: Every pilot HAS to go at least once to AirVenture, and fly if possible. Talk to someone responsible who has flown to Oshkosh. It’s not hard, but it is certainly different, You have […]
What oil is best for your aircraft?
I am talking about certified aircraft engines like Lycoming, Continental, Pratt & Whitney, CW, etc. In these engines, you should NEVER use automotive or heavy duty truck oils.