King Schools’ Private Pilot Practical Test (Oral & Flight) video course has been reshot in HD video to provide a view into a model Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) checkride. The new version of the course, which covers every task as outlined by the ACS, includes more than five hours of video. The course features a simulated ACS […]
Sporty’s Insurance Center launches
Sporty’s has launched Sporty’s Insurance Center, in partnership with Global Aerospace and The Loomis Company, which will offer coverage for both aircraft owners and renters. Sporty’s Insurance Center will offer automated online quotes around the clock on a mobile-friendly website. In many cases, pilots can do more than just get quotes — they can purchase coverage on the […]
PS Engineering debuts PMA450A
At AirVenture 2016, PS Engineering introduced the new PMA450A audio panel. When the original PMA450 was introduced at Airventure 2014, PS Engineering brought IntelliAudio, True Dimensional Sound, to the general aviation community. The PMA450A raises the bar for audio control capabilities with a larger enhanced display and an easy to read white text on black Organic Light […]
Andrew Broom appointed Executive Director of CJP
ENTERPRISE, Fla. – Andrew Broom has been named executive director of the Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association (CJP). “Andrew is an accomplished aviation leader with executive experience at both aircraft manufacturers and associations,” said CJP’s Chairman of the Board David Miller. “We are thrilled that he will be helping us strengthen the world’s premier […]
Instructional flight ends in accident
The student pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice takeoffs and landings in the Taylorcraft BC12-D. The flight instructor occupied the right seat, and the student occupied the left seat, which was the only position from which the brakes could be controlled. The flight was the sixth instructional flight for the […]
Pictures of the day: At the EAA Museum
While at AirVenture 2016, ace photographer Bert Reiheld captured these images from the Experimental Aircraft Association’s museum on the grounds of Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH):
What about Military Eagles?
Chad Manning flies 737s for Alaska Airlines and C-17s for the 446th Reserve Wing at McChord Field in Washington state. He hadn’t flown in a J-3 Cub. Ever. “When was the last time you flew in a small plane?” I asked Chad as we drove to the airport. “16 years ago in a 172,” he […]
Cessna Denali vs. Pilatus PC-12
So, how does the Denali compare to the PC-12 NG? Pretty close actually…
Oshkosh by the numbers
The final numbers are in for this year’s AirVenture, which attracted about 563,000 people, up about 1% from last year’s attendance figures. “It was a magical week at Oshkosh this year,” said Experimental Aircraft Association Chairman Jack Pelton. “You could sense the enthusiasm throughout the grounds no matter where you were. From the aviation anniversaries […]