Joseph Marszal noticed the sunset over the wings of the Cessna 172P at Crystal River (KCGC). Joe and his instructor, Carlos Tamayo, had flown to Crystal River to meet with Gudi Davis about Joe’s Commercial check ride. “The 172 has round gauges and a GPS,” noted Marszal. “I also had on board the Levil Technology iLevil […]
The dangers of overthinking
My wife’s lovely voice pierced an almost-as-lovely evening flight. “What’s that red light on the instrument panel?” She was pointing to the alternator fail red warning light. And now a fancy-free evening above central Virginia pine forests had just turned into “a situation.” My wife is competent, cool under pressure. If she ever deigned to get […]
Living in the Age of Airplanes premieres April 8
This spring, National Geographic Studios presents “Living in the Age of Airplanes,” which promises to carry audiences across 200,000 years of history and around the globe on a journey to 95 locations in 18 countries spanning seven continents to remind us how, in a single century, aviation has changed our world forever. The world premiere of […]
Garmin introduces GTN eLearning Essential Course
Garmin has introduced its online GTN Essential eLearning course. The self-paced course provides pilots with an overview of the GTN 650/750, whether they have an introductory, intermediate or advanced level of understanding and experience with the GTN touchscreen series. The course guides pilots through a variety of scenarios that helps build proficiency and confidence with […]
Engine for HondaJet receives FAA OK
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Honda Aero, Inc. (HAI) has been issued a Part 21 Production Certificate from the FAA for the GE Honda Aero Engines (GHAE) HF120 turbofan engine that powers the HondaJet and other aircraft. Initial production of the HF120 engines took place at GE’s Lynn facility in Massachusetts. At the end of 2014, HAI started assembly […]
Rare B-24 to highlight World War II Heritage Days at KFFC
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – A rare 1940s B-24 Liberator bomber will highlight this year’s World War II Heritage Days, hosted by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing on April 18-19. The CAF’s B-24, “Diamond Lil,” one of only two still flying, will be on display at Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field (KFFC) in Peachtree City for the […]
VFR Flight Handbook updated
The University Aviation Press title, VFR Flight Handbook — previously titled Notes on Flying VFR — has been revised to include additional and updated information, including new aircraft drawings, a reference to computer planning and flight support, several updates to federal aviation regulations, accident statistics, and two new appendices containing a weather element conversion table and […]
Field Aviation acquires ARINC Aerospace
Field Aviation has completed the acquisition of ARINC Aerospace Systems Engineering and Support (ASES) from Rockwell Collins. ASES, operating as ARINC Aerospace, provides aircraft modification, integration and maintenance services for Department of Defense, government, commercial, business, and private customers. ASES will now operate as Field Aerospace. With the completion of this acquisition, Field will have […]
Unlatched canopy distracts pilot
According to the pilot of the Evektor Sportstar, during the takeoff from the runway in San Jose, Calif., the cockpit canopy began to open and rotate forward. The airplane had lifted off and was about 10 feet above the runway when the pilot reached up with his right hand to grab the canopy and hold […]