Unleaded alternative to 100LL still years away After 20 years of searching, it’s become obvious there will not be a drop-in replacement for 100LL. That’s the word from key members of the Avgas Transition Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), who gave an update on the committee’s progress at this year’s AOPA Aviation Summit. “One of the […]
Shakeup at Piper
Simon Caldecott has been appointed the new interim president and CEO of Piper Aircraft, Inc., effective immediately. One of his first actions was to call for a review of the PiperJet Altaire program. Caldecott joined Piper in 2009 and is the former Vice President of Operations responsible for Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Supply […]
Managing the transition to glass
Glass cockpits are replacing more and more analog panels in GA. The transition to glass is the subject of a recent Business Aviation Insider online extra. It delves into the differences between glass and analog and how GA pilots can prepare. Check it out here.
FAA breaks ground on new tower at CLE
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt broke ground Monday on a new $69 million air traffic control tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control facility at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). The new tower will replace one that has served the airport since 1988. “Airports are economic engines for our country. These […]
An inside look at TSA
It’s not often GA pilots get a chance to talk one-on-one with officials at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), but one well-attended NBAA2011 session provided just that chance – and generated a robust two-way discussion about a number of issues critical to GA, including the LASP, reopening DCA to GA, and Presidential TFRs. Read about […]
Gleim offers prizes for WINGS courses
In an effort to motivate more individuals to attend FAAST seminars, Gleim offers WINGS-approved online courses to FAASTeam Representatives and FAASTeam Program Managers for use as door prizes and raffles. The information provided at FAAST Seminars provides pilots with valuable resources and information that promote the continued growth and safety of the aviation community, Gleim […]
How to use home flight simulators for real world training
Home flight simulators are more than just games, and when used properly, they can be a valuable training aid for real world flying — and without the Hobbs running. Until now, though, you were on your own to use these training devices for an authentic training experience. The new Flight Simulator Training Guide from Sporty’s […]
ADS-B transmitter receives FAA nod
FreeFlight Systems’ RANGR FDL-978TX ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) UAT 978MHz transmitter has received TSO-C154c approval from the FAA. The RANGR FDL-978TX system will interface to FreeFlight Systems’ WAAS-GPS receiver 1201, dual antennas, and a panel mounted control head. The system weighs less than 1 pound and also meets all DO-160 testing for helicopter applications, company […]
NASCAR driver launch customer for Beechcraft upgrades
Clint Bowyer, a Kansas native and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver, has signed an order for upgrades to his Beechcraft Premier IA following new product announcements by Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS). Bowyer is the launch customer for a Synthetic Vision System (SVS) upgrade to his Pro Line 21 displays, new aftermarket winglets by Winglet Technology, […]