AirMap is a free, comprehensive digital map that allows remotely pilot aircraft (RPA) operators to visualize the airspace around them, including areas where they may not be permitted to fly. AirMap integrates multiple sources of data and gives RPA operators an easy-to-use, yet detailed, solution providing a single view of the restricted areas around an area of […]
ForeFlight Mobile 7.0 add slew of enhancements
ForeFlite Mobile 7.0 is now available in Apple’s App Store. Preview some of the new features with this 3+ minute video: https://youtu.be/5V8hDMScd5I Delta Downloads Faster and smaller downloads that use less disk space during cycle cross-over time. Delivers only the ‘what changed’ data each month, resulting in a 70% to 90% reduction in download time. Available […]
MT-Propeller wins approval for Extra 300 prop
MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for the next generation 3-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-9-B-C/C188-18b on the Extra 300/200 powered by Lycoming AEIO-360-A1 engines. The FAA STC is in progress, company officials noted. The propeller installation: Provides damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operations; Has bonded-on stainless steel leading edge for best erosion protection of the blades; Provides enhanced […]
Crosswind catches Tri Pacer
The pilot of the Piper Tri Pacer was attempting to land on Runway 34 at Pella, Iowa, while the wind was from 290° at 7 knots, resulting in a 50° crosswind. He used a crosswind landing technique of using left aileron input and right rudder input at touchdown. Shortly after touching down, the right wing […]
Picture of the day: The runway behind you
Jake Cameron sent in this photo he named “the runway behind you.” He explains: “Nothing more useless than the runway behind you…How many times have you heard that statement from you instructor? The shot was taken with a GoPro after taking off from a Texas airport.”
Iconic seaplane to star in Hollywood movie
“What is that?” My student and I were on downwind to Runway 16 at Pierce County/Thun Field (KPLU) in Puyallup, Wash., when he uttered this phrase. “It looks like something out of World War II!” he exclaimed as we saw the high-wing boat-hulled aircraft make its final approach. And he is right. The “that” in question […]
Alaska Aviation Museum’s Hall of Fame gala a fabulous success
By ROB STAPLETON In its most successful Aviation Hall of Fame to date, the Alaska Aviation Museum honored Oren Hudson, George Pappas, and Frank Dorbandt at the Wings of Freedom Hangar at Merrill Field on March 26 in Anchorage. About 300 people attended the event, which included a sit-down dinner and live and silent auctions. “This is […]
Video: Back your Husky up to the dock
Two and three blade MT propeller systems — with a reversing option — are now available for installation on Aviat Husky aircraft. Flight Resource founding partner Larry Schlasinger said he received the STC on Tuesday, April 21. “We are very excited to be able to offer this new option to our customers,” said Schlasinger. “The reversing […]
Gathering attracts a crowd
ANCHORAGE – It feels like half of Alaska showed up at the FedEx Maintenance Hangar at Anchorage International on Saturday. In all the years I’ve been coming to the show, I don’t ever remember seeing the show this busy. In addition to thousands of people, and a sold-out exhibit area, a wide variety of planes […]