Each month, the FAA receives more than 100 reports from pilots and others who spot what appears to be an unmanned aircraft (UAS) flying close to an airport or a manned airplane. It’s become a serious safety concern for the agency, and a potential security issue for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to […]
Garmin Pilot for Android updated
Garmin has updated its Garmin Pilot app for Android, which includes integration with the new GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder, as well as additional trip planning enhancements and more. GTX 345 Integration Regardless of existing avionics configuration, the new GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder pairs with Garmin Pilot for Android to wirelessly display: Subscription-free Flight Information […]
Renovated GA Federal Inspection Station opens at KFLL
Opening ceremonies for the nearly $2 million renovation of the 10,000-square-foot general aviation U.S. Customs entryway to the United States at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (KFLL) were held in early February. The original facility, built in 1988, was modernized, including a new ramp access location, expanded processing areas, state-of-the-art security technology, and more, according to […]
Becker Avionics celebrates 60th anniversary
MIRAMAR, Florida — Becker Avionics is celebrating 60 years in business this year. The Becker Avionics story started in 1956 at the edge of the airfield in Baden-Baden in the Southwestern part of Germany by Max-Egon Becker. Becker’s passion for aviation and his flair for revolutionary technical solutions identified the corporate culture right from the beginning, […]
Blue Sky Innovations Group appoints Tubbs Chief Technical Officer
PLANO, Texas — Blue Sky Innovations, an international business and general aviation consulting firm, has appointed aerospace engineer Jimmy Tubbs Chief Technical Officer. Tubes will be responsible for developing engineering plans and serving as a Designated Engineer Representative (DER) to facilitate modifications and certifications for global clients. His expertise will streamline processes for aircraft and power plant design […]
Twirly Birds annual meeting set for March 1
International helicopter pilot organization, Twirly Birds, will again hold its annual membership meeting in conjunction with the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, March 1. To be a member in the Twirly Birds, you must have flown solo in a helicopter or vertical lift aircraft at least 20 years previously. Twirly Birds was […]
Touch-and-goes go bad
Two witnesses reported that they saw the pilot performing touch-and-go landings at the airport in Macon, Ga. During takeoff, the Piper J3C-65 lifted off about halfway down the runway and began a right turn to the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern when it was about 100 feet above ground level (agl). As it began […]
Picture of the day: A rare opportunity
David Baldwin sent in this photo, capturing his Kitfox next to a 1931 Pilgrim, which is normally inside the Alaska Aviation Museum in Anchorage. “They flew it out to Birchwood (PABV) for some work at Alaska Airframes across from my hangar,” David explained. “They finally flew the Pilgrim for the first time after decades of restoration, only […]
Put your logbooks in the clouds with PlaneLogiX
As an aircraft owner, you know how important your maintenance records are. Keeping them safe and up to date is the mission of the new web portal recently launched by PlaneLogiX with the tagline “You belong in the clouds. Your maintenance records belong in the cloud.” It’s all about digitizing those all-important records to not […]