WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mindstar Aviation Community has launched its Pilot Proficiency Demonstration: “Loss of Control.” The month-long event features online seminars, freestyle flight in the AirspaceVR simulation network, and a related scenario course developed with the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). The NTSB has put “Loss of Control” on its general aviation Most Wanted list for […]
American Bonanza Society launches online mechanic training video series
The American Bonanza Society has launched a new, free resource: The ABS Maintenance Academy Online video series. This four-video presentation covers topics from the live, 2-½-day hands-on ABS Maintenance Academy program for certificated mechanics. The 37-minute video series features expert, type-specific guidance on inspection and maintenance topics for all models of the Beechcraft Bonanza, Debonair, Baron […]
Isaac Lee named Landmark Aviation’s general manager of the year
Landmark Aviation has named its Miami International Airport (MIA) General Manager, Isaac Lee, as the 2014 General Manager of the Year. This is the second consecutive year that Isaac has received this distinction. “Isaac continues to set and achieve extremely high expectations personally and for his team,” Chief Operating Officer Ted Hamilton said. “He consistently […]
iFly 740 debuts
Adventure Pilot has introduced iFly 740 GPS, a portable navigation solution for pilots.The 7-inch, 1300 nit Extreme Sunlight-Readable Touchscreen GPS is being offered at an introductory price of $899. The new model replaces its predecessor, the iFly 720, with a re-engineered touchscreen and twice the brightness. The iFly 740 offers ADS-B NextGen benefits via a Wi-Fi or Serial […]
Career Fair returns to SUN ‘n FUN
SUN ‘n FUN will host its second annual aviation Career Fair during this year’s fly-in, with help from aviation job website JSfirm.com. The career fair is set for April 22 in the Aerospace Center for Excellence (the former Florida Air Museum) on the SUN ‘n FUN grounds at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. […]
Peerless Electronics now stocks Kissling lightweight relays
Peerless Electronics is now distributing Kissing Electrotec’s environmentally sealed 26 series relays. The 26 series features 300 amp dual-coil system power relays. The dual-coil system develops high contact pressure, resulting in low contact voltage drop and enhanced shock and vibration capabilities, according to company officials. The relays are available with stud or screw type terminals.
VFR into IFR kills one
The pilot of the Cessna 182 had recently received his private pilot certificate. He had a total of 93 hours of total flight time, of which 27 were in the 182. He did not have an instrument rating. He took off in VFR conditions from a private airstrip near Lustre, Mont., then headed south for […]
Picture of the day: Enjoying a beautiful day
Dale Andersen sent in this photo, explaining “My buddy and I enjoying a beautiful day among wildflowers in California Valley, California.”
The ultimate airshow experience
Being an airshow performer is a dream many a pilot has, but one that very few get to fulfill. Robert Pinksten, a pilot from New England, realized this and that led him to creating Airshow Experiences, a company that allows pilots to get a taste of airshow flying from the cockpit of an Extra 300L. […]