QinetiQ North America’s Aviation Data Trainer application is now available in the iTunes Store. The application provides air traffic controllers, pilots, airport staff and flight enthusiasts with a way to memorize and test themselves on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) data sets — or codes — that […]
Too many diversions, not enough fuel
This March 2010 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: Piper Tri-Pacer. Injuries: None. Location: Terry, Mont. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot intended to make a night VFR flight. There was […]
Ask Paul: What causes this popping sound?
Q: I am test flying my new RV-9. It has a new Superior O-320, dual p-mags and an MTV11 2-blade MT prop. When it has been running at cruise power for a few minutes or more (say 2,300 rpm x 23 inches or more) and then I reduce the throttle, I get a popping/crackling sound […]
Breakfast on ice for Minnesota general aviation pilots
Our friends in EAA Chapter 551 periodically send us photos of their great flying adventures. One of the latest was a Saturday morning “breakfast on ice” in -5° temperatures at Eddy’ Resort on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. Some pictures follow of the ice runway and the camaraderie shared by this very active group of […]
AirBP & EPIC part ways
AirBP and EPIC Aviation, the company who has sold BP’s aviation fuel in the past, have parted ways, according to this press release from AirBP. “BP’s global aviation fuelling business, Air BP, announced today that it has entered the U.S. general aviation business as a direct fuel supplier to Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs), business aviation companies, […]
FAA updates ASRS program
A blog post by attorney Greg Reigel at GlobalAir.com notes that the FAA has updated its Advisory Circular for the Aviation Safety Reporting Program, sometimes known to general aviation pilots as the “NASA” form as NASA officials administer the program. The update provides a bit of leniency for pilots and others in aviation. Previously, incidents […]
Motorcycles take flight
MotoPOD has developed a motorcycle loading system for Piper PA-32/34 series airplanes. A patent-pending collection of ramps and fixtures allows the pilot to load and secure a street-legal motorcycle while a built-in winch system, powered by a cordless drill, does all the work. After landing, it takes just a few minutes to remove the motorcycle […]
AOPA launches MyFlightTraining website
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has launched the new MyFlightTraining website, designed to be a tool for student pilots to help them through flight training and track their progress. “Learning to fly is always challenging, and students need all the support they can get,” said AOPA President Craig Fuller. “By bringing such an extensive […]
Adventure Pilot releases iFly 720 GPS
Adventure Pilot is now shipping its new premium GPS navigation device for general aviation pilots. The new iFly 720 builds on popular features from the iFly 700, while new features include sunlight readability, automated Wi-Fi updating and iFly Streets. The 720 also has premium hardware enhancements like a faster processor, more efficient memory, and an […]