In response to what it calls aircraft priced beyond the reach of the average person or flight school, Pipistrel unveiled plans last week for the Alpha Trainer, a new, fully equipped Light-Sport Aircraft aimed at the commercial flight school/private owner markets and aggressively priced at just under $80,000. According to a report at EAA.org, the […]
Supreme Court hears pilot’s privacy case
Private pilot Stanmore Cooper and the federal government each did something wrong. Cooper, who lied on his medical, pleaded guilty for his actions and paid a $1,000 fine. Now he wants the government to pay. According to a Washington Times report, an attorney for Cooper, a pilot who is HIV-positive, conceded to the Supreme Court […]
Call for nominations
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has sent out a call for nominations to acknowledge the individuals, offices, and organizations demonstrating excellence in their field and the highest level of customer service to the general aviation community. Each year, NATA presents seven awards to the exceptional individuals and companies that have helped to improve the […]
Jacksonville debuts online flight-tracking system
Florida’s Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) has added the WebTrak Flight-Tracking and Noise Information system to the Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (JAXEX) page of the JAA website. WebTrak is a system that allows individuals to watch the movement of flights to, from and overflying all four airports in the Jacksonville Aviation Authority’s system, Jacksonville International […]
100th anniversary of Naval Aviation wraps up
The 2011 Centennial of Naval Aviation has been celebrated across the country throughout the year, paying tribute to the progress and achievements of the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Aviation. At the closing of the centennial year, on Dec. 1, men and women who have shaped the legacy of Naval Aviation over […]
2012 Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide released
Now available is the 34th edition of The 2012 Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide, which includes newly designed island maps and hundreds of new photos. Written primarily for pilots, this 400-page spiral bound Pilot’s Guide is organized into tabbed sections: the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Hispaniola/Cuba (Dominican Republic, Haiti), Western Caribbean (Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Yucatan, […]
Second generation iPad kneeboards now at Sporty’s
As iPads have appeared in wider range of airplanes, from LSAs to business jets, pilots have discovered a need for iPad-specific kneeboards that are both compact and flexible. To meet these changing needs, Sporty’s has launched two new iPad kneeboards that respond directly to customer requests. The first is a completely new kneeboard made especially […]
Bahamas Fly-In slated
PilotMall.com, Inc. will host a December Fly-In to South Bimini, Bahamas. The 2011 Bahamas Pilot Challenge, launched at the beginning of this year, challenged pilots to fly to 12 of the 20 airports of entry throughout 2011. Each pilot who has completed the challenge has been entered in a drawing to win an eight-night stay […]
Student goes off runway
This December 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Mt. Comfort, Ind. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was attempting to land. The airplane touched […]