The third edition of “The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot” by Bob Gardner remains a favorite among students and instructors. Known as simply one of the best textbooks available for learning multi-engine flying, “The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot” presents the fundamentals of flying multi-engine aircraft and the aerodynamic laws that govern multi-engine flight as only Gardner’s experienced, comprehensive […]
Up your chances of passing your checkride
Sporty’s has created interactive Online Maneuvers Guides that explain the maneuvers required for the recreational, private, instrument and commercial checkrides. Adapted from the Sporty’s printed Maneuvers Guides, these online guides provide step-by-step instructions on performing each required maneuver. Each maneuver begins with simplified objectives and standards for that maneuver followed by an easy-to-follow, detailed description. […]
Short runway, powerlines a bad combination
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning due to his decision to takeoff downwind, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line.
Rutan, Hewitt working on second video in The Aviator Series
Dick Rutan hung around the Fly Right Films booth at the May 2-3 Alaska State Aviation Conference. Turns out Rutan and Fly Right Films owner and filmmaker Charlie Hewitt are collaborating on a second volume of The Aviator Series. Titled “Decision-Making with Dick Rutan”, the video will be released at AirVenture Oshkosh this summer. See […]
NASA can make biofuel from sewage
NASA is applying space technology to a decidedly down-to-earth effort linking the production of algae-based fuel with an inexpensive method of sewage treatment, according to recent news reports. The space agency is growing algae for biofuel in plastic bags of sewage floating in the ocean. Just imagine flying your airplane on fuel derived from the […]
Aircraft Electronics Association joins bizjet perception battle
In this month’s issue of the Aircraft Electronics Association‘s monthly magazine, Avionics News, columnist Ric Peri, who is the vice president of government and industry affairs for AEA, weighs in with his thoughts about the use of general aviation aircraft to conduct business. The following, in its entirety, is Peri’s “The View From Washington” column […]
CAE expands e-Learning portfolio
CAE has expanded its portfolio of web-based pilot and technical training courses for business aviation customers through its e-Learning training service. CAE’s e-Learning and courseware training solutions provide self-paced courses and practice tools for initial/transition, recurrent, refresher pilot and maintenance training. They can be integrated into a company’s existing training program or offered as part […]
New IRS provision could help small GA businesses
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that small businesses with deductions exceeding their income in 2008 can use a new net operating loss tax provision to get a refund of taxes paid in prior years. This new provision, found in the 2009 Recovery Act, provides relief for small businesses by extending the maximum carryback period […]
Aerox oxygen mask receives industry’s only TSO
The FAA has issued Aerox a TSO for its medium altitude oxygen mask. Aerox is the only manufacturer to produce and hold a TSO for this type of mask, which is certified for use up to 25,000 feet, according to company officials. This mask can be used as a direct replacement for any mask certified […]