Recently a series of cold fronts have marched down from the region of the north pole, bringing biting winds, frigid temperatures, and enough ice to supply a wet bar that’s serving Jackie Gleason, Foster Brooks, and Dean Martin simultaneously. If you’re into ice fishing, snow machine races, or the latest cutting-edge snowshoe designs, the weather […]
SocialFlight University debuts free videos and webinars
SocialFlight, an aviation web and mobile app for finding events and interesting places to fly, has introduced SocialFlight University, which offers free educational videos, webinars and reference materials. SocialFlight University includes a collection of videos, webinars and reference materials on a variety of educational topics from pilot training, safety and technique, to aircraft ownership, operations and maintenance. It […]
Revised proposal still calls for early ECi cylinder retirement
The FAA has released a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking affecting ECi cylinders, but officials at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) say the new proposal doesn’t go far enough to mitigate the impact on aircraft owners. According to a report at AOPA.org, the proposal calls for the early retirement of replacement cylinders with serial […]
What’s your pick for best aircraft?
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is preparing for its fourth annual Best Aircraft Showdown and is seeking nominations for aircraft that you think should be in the bracket challenge this year. Past winners — the de Havilland Beaver, P-51 Mustang, and Douglas DC-3 — are not eligible. Nominations will be open through Feb. 15.
EAA joins ‘Know Before You Fly’ RPA safety campaign
The Experimental Aircraft Association has thrown its support to the new remotely piloted aircraft safety campaign, “Know Before You Fly,” during the 2015 Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Expo. The campaign provides prospective operators of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) — also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) — with the information and guidance they need to […]
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Lightspeed launches $500 Burger Deluxe Getaway promotion
Lightspeed Aviation, which manufactures aviation headsets, is launching a promotion that plays off a story familiar to just about every pilot: the $100 hamburger. This year, however, it has added a side: A Markham leather flight bag from its new Adventure Flight Bag Collection for its Burger Deluxe Getaway promotion. Any eligible participant that registers a new Lightspeed Zulu […]
Applications open for Cascade Warbirds scholarship program
Applications are now being accepted for the Cascade Warbirds 2015 scholarship program. The organization works to promote the restoration, preservation, operation and public display of historically significant military aircraft; to acquire and perpetuate the living history of those who served their country on these aircraft; and to inspire today’s young people to become the aviation […]
Precision Flight Controls partners with Ryan Aerospace
California-based Precision Flight Controls has partnered with Ryan Aerospace of Southport, Australia, to develop and produce helicopter aviation training devices. Systems simulating the Robinson R22, R44, R66 and Bell Jet Ranger 206 and 407 helicopters will be the first systems to be developed, according to company officials. Precision Flight controls will distribute the new systems through its worldwide distribution […]