This April 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: Cessna 152. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Okeechobee, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot departed on a cross-country flight with the intention […]
A GA pilot who happens to be FAA Administrator
Flying is serious business. That was one of the messages from FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt during his visit to Sun ‘n Fun this year. Introduced as “a GA pilot who happens to be FAA administrator,” Babbitt is the first GA pilot to be FAA administrator. He grew up in Florida, working as a CFI until […]
FAA runway safety initiative launched
You’ve probably seen someone roll across the hold short line before the active runway was clear. Maybe the pilot was in a hurry. Or maybe the pilot didn’t understand the signage. Or the pilot failed to heed the instruction to “hold short.” There are a dozen scenarios, but they all amount to the same thing: […]
Sporty’s unveils new products
Sporty’s unveiled a slew of products last week at Sun ‘n Fun, including completely updated training courses, including mobile courses optimized for iPads and smart phones. “We want to be where our customers are and wherever they need an aviation fix,” he said. Sporty’s also has unveiled its first iPhone app, an E6B app that […]
Dominican Republic rolls out red carpet for U.S. pilots
The Dominican Republic (DR) is rolling out the red carpet for U.S. private pilots who want to explore the Caribbean island, which is located 650 miles south of Miami. “With 13 airports that do not charge any fees, it’s easy for private pilots from America to come and explore Dominican scenery and culture, including our […]
Cobham launches autopilot rebates
Cobham Avionics, Integrated Systems is launching a rebate promotion on two of its most popular autopilot products. From April 19 to May 31, customers who purchase a new System 55X or System 65 autopilot from an authorized Cobham autopilot dealer will be eligible for a $2,000 rebate. Both the System 55X and System 65 are […]
Aspen Avionics unveils several new products
Aspen Avionics, Inc. is set to release two new products, the EFD1000C3 Pro PFD for Class III aircraft, and the EA100 Autopilot Attitude Interface, by July. An Engine Monitoring upgrade for the Aspen MFDs and the Evolution Backup Display product is expected to ship by the end of 2010. “Aspen more than doubled its product […]
Jeppesen introduces online training course
The Instrument Pilot Online training course from Jeppesen follows in the footsteps of its Private Pilot and Sport Pilot online training courses. The instrument course includes the minimum 30 hours of ground instruction and offers a host of features that include scenario-based lessons and decision making. The course stresses the importance of single pilot resource […]
Avidyne premieres new R9 features
Avidyne Corp. premiered a new feature called “FMS Preview” for its award-winning Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (R9) avionics system at this week’s Sun ‘n Fun. FMS Preview allows pilots to see a graphical presentation on the split-screen map as they scroll through the list of available departures, airways, transitions, and approach procedures in […]