One group of pilots is currently circumnavigating South America while another is hop-scotching the Caribbean sampling a string of tropical golf courses. In addition, seven private aircraft are flying in seven different parts of the world on flights arranged by Air Journey. Shortly, another contingent from Air Journey will fly to the Bahamas just before […]
From high school to flight school, for free
Tailwheels Etc flight school in Winter Haven, Fla., is offering one lucky high school student the chance to earn a private pilot’s license free. For the first time, the school is holding a nationwide scholarship competition and is offering its accelerated two-week private pilot course as the prize. John Amundsen, the owner of Tailwheels Etc, […]
Dynon releases Skyview 3.0
Dynon Avionics has released Version 3.0 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system. This release allows SkyView to utilize Jeppesen NavData as part of its GPS navigation software. Other new features include enhanced airport data viewable through an intuitive user interface, airspace altitudes, a larger HSI display, and a pilot selectable G-Meter, according to […]
Wicks offers Adel pliers
Now available at Wicks Aircraft are Adel pliers. Adel clamps are used to secure wires and tubes to engine mounts and the airframe, avoiding chafing or interference with moving parts. The clamps are metal strips that are drilled at both ends and the inside of the clamps are lined with rubber. Unfortunately, they can be […]
Fuel exhaustion in pattern
This March 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: Beech A36. Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor. Location: Laredo, Texas. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: A CFI and a non-flying passenger were on […]
Internet forum sets off rant
Deb McFarland is the proud owner of Lester, a 1948 Luscombe 8E, and part of the “Front Porch Gang” at Pickens County Airport in Georgia. I was going to write about something pleasant this month but a comment, casually stated as fact on an Internet forum, really cooked my goose and has become the basis […]
Is your airport prepared for a natural disaster?
As images of the devastation in Japan bombard us daily, a natural question to ask is: Are we prepared for a similar event? That’s the premise of a blog by Francis Spranza, who notes that “Despite the best efforts of planners and airport administrators, natural disasters have proven nearly impossible to predict. Worse yet, many […]
NTSB revamps ‘Most Wanted’ list
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) voted unanimously this week to change its Most Wanted List, limiting it to 10 safety recommendations each year. “With this week’s vote, the NTSB will begin a significant transformation of one of our flagship programs, the Most Wanted List,” said NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman. “For […]
Harvey Hop inducted into FATA Hall of Fame
Harvey N. Hop has been selected as the 2011 inductee into the Florida Aviation Trades Association (FATA) Entrepreneurial Excellence Hall of Fame. Hop, founder of Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter, is one of the most unique figures in the history of corporate aviation, according to FATA officials, who spelled out why he was chosen in a […]