Jeppesen now offers route planning capabilities that can be transferred between mobile devices and installed avionics to improve data access for general aviation pilots. The new route planning solution synchronizes smart-enabled devices with certified panel-mount avionics through the Aspen Avionics Connected Panel communication network. Jeppesen route planning data created with Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck on iPad […]
FlightSafety president to address Atlanta Aero Club
Bruce Whitman, president of FlightSafety International, will be the featured guest speaker at the regular bimonthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for Jan. 10. Joining Whitman will be special guest Colonel Jack Jacobs, Medal of Honor Recipient. Whitman joined FlightSafety International in 1961 as assistant to the president after two years as senior […]
Night landing fatal
Aircraft: Beech Bonanza. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Chester, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The 76-year-old private pilot was attempting to land at his home airport at night. The airport is located on the outskirts of a town, adjacent to a lake and a sparsely populated national park. The moon was low on the […]
More than a pretty face
I should hate Tia Robertson. She’s tall, blonde, slim, beautiful and a professional pilot. Her family also owns a Cessna 195, a Cessna 170, and a Taylorcraft, all meticulously restored, all beautiful. My envy knows no bounds. When I found out she was a few years older than me but looked 20 years younger, it […]
The effects of political wrangling on LSA
The new year is here and with it the effects of Congressional wrangling over the so-called fiscal cliff. Maybe the political leadership have found some temporary resolve, but eventually cuts appear inevitable. Some aviation groups have gloomily predicted as much as $80 billion in GDP losses if the FAA takes an estimated $1 billion haircut […]
Call for nominations for GA industry excellence awards
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has put out a call for nominations to acknowledge those who are demonstrating excellence in the general aviation community. Each year, NATA presents seven awards to the exceptional individuals and companies that have helped to improve the general aviation community. The recipients of five of these awards are chosen […]
Civil Air Patrol opens trading on New York Stock Exchange
NEW YORK – The Civil Air Patrol was front and center Friday morning at the New York Stock Exchange, with high-ranking CAP officers and cadets perched atop the podium on the trading room floor to open the third day of business for the new year. The CAP bell-ringing team was led by National Commander Maj. […]
January issue of The Mooney Flyer available
Are you a fan of the Mooney? You might want to check out The Mooney Flyer, the official online magazine for the Mooney community.
Aerospace medicine focus of new FAA Safety Briefing
The January/February 2013 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on aerospace medicine. Articles cover key issues that affect medical certification for pilots, discuss the pilot’s role in this process, and explain the FAA’s responsibilities. Feature articles in this medically-themed issue include: Understanding what your medical can (and can’t) do for you (pg 14); How to […]