New additions to the University Aviation Press library include four titles from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). These eBooks are in ePub format and may be read on computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The Best of Never Again, Volume 1: The education, training, and entertainment from these pages is crafted by hapless AOPA members […]
Dec. 8 release set for children’s aviation book
The Kickstarter-funded children’s book, “Turbo the Flying Dog,” is expected to be available for purchase online Dec. 8. Turbo the Flying Dog tells the story of Turbo, a lonely shelter mutt. The day Turbo discovers he will finally have a new home and a family he learns he must first get there by plane. Turbo […]
Wipaire receives OK for Caravan propeller pitch locks
Wipaire has received FAA approval for propeller pitch locks for the Cessna Caravan series. The pitch lock system is approved for Caravans with the 3-blade McCauley 3GFR34C703/106GA-0 propeller installed under Supplemental Type Certificates SP033376CH and SA03379CH. International certifications are expected to follow. “Pitch locks provide additional safety by improving the close-quartering control of a floatplane, […]
Accelerated stall kills Piper pilot
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Anadarko, Okla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: According to a witness, the pilot’s first attempt to land resulted in the airplane bouncing. He did a go-around and entered the traffic pattern to land again. According to witnesses on the ground, when the airplane turned from the base leg to final, […]
MZero Aviation: A new kind of online ground school
You may know someone who attempted to do private pilot ground school online. The courses often consist of reading pages of material, followed by quizzes to see if you learned the material. It can be a challenge to stay motivated and it’s not unusual for student pilots to give up. It happens at brick and […]
GA supporters retain seats in Tueday’s election
Key general aviation supporters retained their seats in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s election, while two incoming elected officials are members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, officials with AOPA report. But retirements and election losses will leave the General Aviation Caucuses in both the House and Senate with some rebuilding to do […]
Young Eagles pilots win headsets
Tom Bucci of Vacaville, California, and Chris Hope of Kansas City, Missouri, have each won a Lightspeed Zulu.2 headset provided for eligible Young Eagles pilots by Lightspeed Aviation. Tom, who has flown 861 Young Eagles since 2003, was entered in the drawing by flying at least one Young Eagle during the quarter. Chris has a […]
Vanity Fair: The Human Factor
We typically steer clear of airline-related topics in General Aviation News. But for William Langewiesche’s feature – The Human Factor – on the Air France 447 in Vanity Fair, I’ll make an exception. As sophistication and automation in all aspects of aerospace has developed over the past few decades our role as pilots must be continuously […]
Hinton awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
HOUSTON — Steve Hinton was named the recipient of the 2014 Lloyd P. Nolen Lifetime of Achievement in Aviation by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) 30th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow. In addition to performing in a North American F-86F Sabre, America’s first swept wing fighter jet, Hinton serves as president of the Planes of […]