FAA Administrator Michael Huerta told Candy Crowley on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday that education about Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) safety and regulation enforcement needs to be improved in order to actually keep the airways safe. While those operating RPAs tout their benefits, Huerta noted: “On the other side, you have pilots, commercial pilots, […]
Santa Fly-in at 39N
An event all pilots at Princeton Airport (39N) in New Jersey look forward to is the Santa Fly-In. On Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. Santa (a.k.a Airport Manager Ken Nierenberg) will fly into the airport with gifts for area children. To participate area residents must bring a wrapped gift for your child or children with […]
Red Bull Air Races return next year
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship will return in 2015, featuring eight stops spanning the globe, including five of the most popular locations from the 2014 season. In additon, the season will visit new locations in Japan and Russia. In the United States, the series will once again hold races in Fort Worth, Texas, and […]
Hartzell and Quest sign sole-source propeller agreement
Hartzell Propeller and Quest Aircraft have entered into a five-year agreement for the supply of Hartzell props for the Quest KODIAK turboprop aircraft. Hartzell’s 96-inch four-blade aluminum propeller has been standard equipment on every KODIAK produced. The new agreement formalizes a relationship established in 2003 when Hartzell was selected by Quest for the prototype short […]
Upcast AvBooks iPad apps cover all business aircraft categories
Upcast, the digital publishing company, has launched its PropBook app, completing the lineup of four interactive iPad catalogues dealing with all categories of business aircraft: Jets, helicopters, turboprops, and piston airplanes. The apps allow users to browse through aircraft photographs, look up verified data, compare specs, cross-sections, and operating costs. A key distinction of the […]
Poor fuel management for Baron
Aircraft: Beech Baron. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Las Cruces, N.M. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot said he added 31 gallons of fuel, bringing the total amount of fuel to 70 gallons prior to departure. The fuel gauges indicated the main tanks were one-half to three-quarters full, with the remainder in the auxiliary tanks. The fuel […]
The best fuel for the pilot
You strive to ensure your airplane is airworthy, but what about the most important thing in the cockpit — you? Are you eating properly to ensure peak performance inflight? That’s especially difficult these days, with fast food restaurants on every corner and junk food so easily accessible. Many people still believe the standard food pyramid […]
The Cheapskate’s Guide to Getting Your Pilot’s License
With some insider information from a veteran pilot and instructor, aspiring pilots may approach learning to fly in a different way, which is why Arman wrote the book.
Book: Fifty Classic Destinations
To be honest, “Fifty Classic Destinations for Pilots,” reads a bit like a guilty pleasure. I felt like I was reading author Ney Grant’s personal journal. I can’t describe Ney’s book better than he did in his letter to me, “What is so special about it ? It represents what we need more of in […]