Now available for individual downloads are video segments from the Virtual Test Prep Flight Maneuvers DVD and Blu-ray disc set. Each segment covers maneuvers from the FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Private, Sport, Commercial, and CFI certification. Each lesson defines the task, operation or maneuver with an objective and is demonstrated, with step-by-step analysis. […]
Fly Arkansas to open new FBO at KLIT
Fly Arkansas will open a new FBO at Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport (KLIT), formerly Adams Field, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Fly Arkansas will assume control of a portion of the former Hawker/Beechcraft complex on the airport around May 1. Renovations will start soon after Fly Arkansas obtains control of the buildings, FBO officials noted, with […]
Slippery runway catches Tri-Pacer
The accident happened when the pilot attempted to land the Piper Tri-Pacer on the plowed surface of an icy runway in Baraga, Mich. As he was taxiing, he lost directional control and the airplane slid nose-first into a snow bank on the edge of the runway. The nose gear collapsed, and the engine mount and […]
Picture of the day: Coming aboard
Les Taylor sent in this picture, which he titled, “Coming aboard.”
The secret to creating a great airshow
It’s no secret that the main draw of many airshows are the aerial performers. That’s how you get big numbers at the gate, that’s how you draw in the non-pilots, and that’s how you inspire the next generation. Airshow performers range from precision military demonstration teams, to energy management acts like glider aerobatics, to high-energy tumbling displays. With […]
Tennessee Business Aviation Association takes off
The Tennessee Business Aviation Association (TnBAA) has launched. “We look forward to representing the interests of business aviation in the Nashville area and across the state,” said Tom Tate, president of TnBAA, in a report on the National Business Aviation Association website. “We want to serve as a voice for Tennessee aviation.” Although interest in […]
King offers crosswind landing course for free
King Schools is now offering a free online video course, “Crosswind Landings Made Easy.” “Crosswind landings are a subject that is difficult to explain without video,” says Martha King, who is featured in the video. The video shows John King demonstrating the techniques for crosswind landings from the cockpit, while Martha explains the aerodynamics. Many […]
Textron Aviation expands ProAdvantage support for Hawker jets
WICHITA, Kansas – Textron Aviation has expanded coverage of its ProAdvantage product support programs to the Hawker 125-series, which include the Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900 models, and Hawker 400-series business jets. The addition of the Hawker 125- and 400-series aircraft under the ProAdvantage program follows the inclusion of Beechcraft King Air aircraft in 2014. […]
Renters insurance for seaplanes introduced
Filling a void that has long been an issue, a partnership between Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) and Starr Aviation introduces new coverage for pilots who want to rent seaplanes. Available for both personal use and flight instructors, the insurance covers fixed wing single engine non-pressurized seaplanes. AIR has also partnered with Starr to offer personal non-owned […]