HOUSTON – ForeFlight Briefing, recently debuted, is ForeFlight Mobile’s next generation mobile preflight briefing. ForeFlight Briefing transforms the coded text briefing into a full-color graphical, interactive presentation. “ForeFlight Briefing changes the paradigm by delivering required elements of a standard flight briefing in a modern, aesthetically pleasing, and graphical design that helps pilots visualize weather and related […]
Prop pin failure leads to forced landing
The RV-8 pilot reported that, during cruise flight, he felt a sustained vibration, which he thought was from the engine or propeller, and that the airplane then started to slow down. He made a forced landing to the desert near Wickenburg, Ariz., and the plane came to rest on its nose, which caused substantial damage. […]
The Year in Pictures
Aircraft have to be the most picture-worthy mode of transportation (an objective opinion if I’ve ever read one). And we’d like to see your best shots of 2015. These should be your photos you’ve taken in 2015. We’d like to share them in our two December print issues. Email your photo (be sure to include […]
Pictures of the day: Planes, boats and cars…
Hardath Laloo sent in those photos taken during preparations for the kick-off party for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at Banyan Air Services at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Around the world in a KR2
“My plan is not to plan.” These are the words and advice that Colin Hales offers to would-be adventurers who are toying with the idea of flying their airplane around the world. “Just get in your airplane and go — figure it out along the way,” he adds. Hales, 45, who hails from Oxfordshire, England, may sound like […]
Lightspeed goes wireless with new Tango headset
PORTLAND, Ore. — Lightspeed Aviation introduced its new Tango wireless headset – via webcast – on Thursday, Nov. 12. “For years pilots have been asking us when we will be coming out with a wireless headset,” said Allan Schrader, President and CEO of Lightspeed. “There are a number of electrical and acoustic issues that made the project […]
Aeronautical library opens at Vaughn College
FLUSHING, N.Y. – Now completed is the new Aeronautical and Academic Library and Teaching and Learning Center at the Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. “The new two-story, $2.6 million library and learning center was the final phase of the $40 million multiphased expansion, renovation, and sound mitigation construction program at the college’s main campus,” […]
Safety seminar on ATC in the GA environment planned
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board is presenting a seminar regarding air traffic control in the general aviation environment Dec. 12 at the NTSB’s Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from local FAA Air Traffic Controllers, who will discuss policies and procedures important for pilots to understand […]
MT-Propeller gets STC for Supervan 900 prop
MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for the next generation 5-blade scimitar composite Quiet Fan Jet propeller on the Cessna C208 Supervan 900 powered by Honeywell TPE331-12JR turbine. The FAA STC is in progress. According to MT-Propeller Vice-President Martin Albrecht, the installation features the following advantages: 60% vibration reduction on aircraft fuselage; Approximately 31 pounds less weight than […]