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 […]
On Silent Wings: World War II Glider Pilots hold reunion
During World War II, approximately 6,000 people were trained as glider pilots for the U.S. Army Air Force. They proudly wore the silver wings with the “G” designation, which officially stood for Glider, although some of the men declared that the “G” really stood for Guts. During the 1960s, a few of these men decided […]
CAP prepares to celebrate 70th anniversary
By JOHN SALVADOR On Dec. 1, the Civil Air Patrol will observe its 70th anniversary. CAP’s rich history of service began during World War II when volunteers, led by civilian pilots, flew their own planes at their own expense to support the nation’s war efforts, ultimately spotting 143 German submarines, attacking 57, and sinking two. […]
Electric Aircraft Development Alliance in works
A wide range of people recently sat in a room used all day long by the ASTM Committee that develops the Light-Sport Aircraft certificate standards. Apparently sitting in a room all day — while the sun shown brightly and the flying would have been great — was not enough punishment for this hard-working crowd. Indeed, […]
The NRA of the Air
Chris Dancy, talented media relations staffer at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), recently moved on to the Helicopter Association International. This prompts some reflection on GA’s relations with the media. AOPA is a good exemplar for this, having long dominated the effort as “The NRA of the Air.” I have it “from the […]
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CPA November/December newsletter online
The newsletter for the California Pilots Association is online and available for download here.