iFlightPlanner, LLC recently unveiled its latest release of its iFlightPlanner.com, which gives pilots free access to an array of flight planning tools. The latest release complements iFlightPlanner’s Premium package designed for users who want additional safety and online logbook features. iFlightPlanner.com features a flight planning wizard that guides pilots through critical flight planning tasks, including […]
Airplane escapes during hand propping
This November 2008 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 Vagabond. Injuries: None. Location: Pleasanton, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Prior to starting the engine, the pilot tied down the airplane’s […]
Do you have what it takes to be a JAARS pilot?
The fall fly-in of the Carolinas Virginia Antique Airplane Foundation (VAA3.org) in Camden, S.C., was just an hour south of Waxhaw, N.C., so my wife and I rerouted our travels from Raleigh to allow a stop by JAARS, the “Jungle and Aviation Radio Service,” located near this small town a few miles southeast of Charlotte. […]
‘Washing’ ethanol out of mogas
The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots concerned about the future availability of fuels for piston-engine aircraft: Dean Billing, Sisters, Ore., an expert on autogas and ethanol, and Kent Misegades, Cary, N.C., an aerospace engineer and aviation journalist. The process of separating ethanol out of unleaded auto fuel is a much discussed topic […]
Whirring into the air on electricity
Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. You’re probably aware of the auto industry’s billion-dollar bet on electric cars. Skeptics are plentiful. Same for airplanes. Despite doubts, even Cessna and Bye Energy are teaming up on an electric 172. Other LSA electric projects are also underway […]
LightHawk wins award
Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) honored LightHawk with its President’s Award at its 5th annual National Conference and EXPO on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration held in Galveston, Texas, earlier this month. Restore America’s Estuaries is a national nonprofit organization established in 1995 as an alliance of 11 community-based conservation organizations working to protect and restore […]
Jews in Aviation takes off
Pilot Howard Cooper from Maplewood, N.J., co-founded Jews in Aviation in 2009 to share his love of flying with other Jewish pilots. “There are organizations for Jewish hikers, bowlers, lawyers, doctors, police officers and motorcycle riders,” said Cooper. The organization plans to hold its first fly-in next year in Monticello, N.Y. Read all about it […]
Bye Energy taps Dow Kokam for batteries
Bye Energy, Inc. has selected Dow Kokam advanced lithium polymer cell technology for its electric and electric-hybrid propulsion system developmental program for general aviation aircraft. George Bye, CEO of Bye Energy, said Dow Kokam is a key strategic supplier that could help Bye Energy move its concepts for battery storage and control systems out of […]
New LPV approach at DWA
Woodland Aviation announced the addition of a precision LPV approach at its Yolo County Airport (DWA) facility in California. “This additional capability for Yolo County Airport demonstrates the continued level of improvements being implemented at our base airport,” stated Gary Pelfrey, Vice President of Woodland Aviation and Davis Flight Support. A LPV (Localizer Performance with […]