Garmin has introduced three new systems designed for the FAA’s new generation air traffic control system, dubbed NextGen. Unveiled at this summer’s AirVenture in Oshkosh were the GTS 800 and GTS 820 traffic advisory systems (TAS), and the GTS 850 traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS I). According to officials with the Olathe, Kan.-based […]
Aircraft Spruce West Fly-In slated for Oct. 3
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty West will host its annual Super Sale & Fly-In on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Aircraft Spruce will provide free hot dogs and beverages to attendees. Representatives from a number of aviation companies, such as Concorde Battery, Lightspeed, Scheyden, Kelly Aerospace, Sennheiser, Flightcom, Tempest, Bose, Mid-Continent, Skytronics, Pilot USA […]
WINGS credit with Sporty’s videos
Three additional Sporty’s training videos are FAA WINGS approved and may be used to satisfy the FAA Pilot Proficiency Program requirement. The newly-added videos are Garmin G1000 Checkout, VFR Communications, and Pilot’s Guide to Runway Safety. Already WINGS approved are: Airspace and Weather Format Review, Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check. Completion of a phase […]
2010 Knowledge Exam Products available
ASA’s 2010 Test Preps (books for pilots), Fast-Track Test Guides (books for mechanics), Prepware (software for pilots and mechanics), and Virtual Test Preps (DVDs for pilots) are now available. ASA’s Test Prep Series for pilots include the FAA questions and answer choices, explanations for correct and incorrect answers, references for all aircraft categories (airplane, rotorcraft, […]
Practical IFR Flying premieres
Just released is “Practical IFR Flying.” The CD provides an hour of information on methods and techniques on single pilot IFR flying from Chuck McGill, the 2009 FAA CFI of the Year, Western Pacific Region, who has taught for the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, the Cessna Pilots Association, and the Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association Safety […]
Sandel sets test schedule for HTAWS
Sandel Avionics will begin flight testing its Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTWAS) Oct. 20 at Corporate Helicopters of San Diego. Designed to enhance rotorcraft safety by complying with the recently issued FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) C194 governing HTAWS, the Sandel HTAWS is a self-contained system developed specifically for helicopter use. Derived from […]
Fuel exhaustion brings pilot up short
The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, resulting in fuel starvation.
Don’t paint pitot tubes
The FAA has issued an Information for Operators (InFO) warning pilots not to paint pitot tubes. According to the FAA, an InFO “contains valuable information for operators that should help them meet certain administrative, regulatory, or operational requirements with relatively low urgency or impact on safety.” The latest InFO, dated Aug. 18, informs aircraft operators […]
Tips to reduce spark plug fouling
Q: In my pilot club meeting last month, a pilot complained of spark plug fouling before takeoff in our Grumman Cheetah with 150-hp Lycoming. I suggested that after starting the engine, and before taxiing, she lean the mixture, keep it lean while taxiing and put on full rich for run-up. However, if there is a […]