The lap desk features two 9 inch x 8 inch panels that fold flat to provide “a sturdy surface for charts, notepads, checklists, or even electronic devices,” Sporty’s officials say.
CFI’s first flight lesson ends in bent 172
The failure of the flight instructor to maintain the proper rate of descent during the aborted takeoff.
Picture of the Day: A beautiful experience
David Wade submitted this photo and note: “Sunsets on Maryland’s Eastern Shore are a beautiful experience.”
Celebrating milestones at The Biggest Little Air Show
The 2023 edition of the Biggest Little Airshow celebrated two milestones for the Hiller Aviation Museum: The museum’s 25th anniversary and the 10th anniversary for this remote-control model aviation air show.
Warbird Roundup 2023
Fred Johnsen, the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel and General Aviation News‘ Of Wings & Things columnist, sent in these two videos from Warbird Roundup 2023, held Aug. 12-13 in Nampa, Idaho.
Cirrus Aircraft sponsors Able Flight student pilot scholarship
Cirrus Aircraft has committed to sponsoring an Able Flight scholarship for a student pilot for three years starting in 2023.
iFly update includes integration with Avidyne
iFly EFB 12.2 allows pilots to share flight plans to and from Avidyne systems directly from their iFly EFB app, “streamlining the flight preparation process and ensuring data consistency between avionics systems,” company officials said.
Smoke and haze disrupt mountain flying training
The student pilot’s inadequate inflight navigation and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a collision with trees.
Picture of the Day: Summer camp on steroids
John Banks submitted this photo and note: “As part of the 2023 encampment training, cadets from the Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing, as well as cadets from nearby wings, got to fly in a C-130. The annual encampment provides cadets with many exciting experiences that are both challenging and fun.”