Sporty’s panel of pilots has reviewed many survival kits over the years, and not one has ever been as complete as the two-man survival kit available now, company officials say, noting the kit was custom designed with the general aviation pilot in mind. The kit, which weighs just 7 pounds, includes everything from first aid […]
New amphibious floats available for the Sportsman 2+2
Montana Float Co. has designed a new set of amphibious floats specifically for the Sportsman 2+2. According to Keith Kinden of Montana Floats, a Sportsman outfitted with his new amphibs provides seaplane performance beyond his expectations, with water runs as low as 10 seconds, depending on elevation, wind and takeoff weight. “With our rugged new […]
New Klein long-reach long-nose pliers provide more access to confined areas
Klein Tools recently introduced three new Long-Reach Long-Nose Pliers, which are available in the following styles: straight nose (Cat. No. D360-11), 45° bent nose (Cat. No. D362-11) and 90° bent nose (Cat. No. D364-11). The pliers’ long handles and nose allow greater access to confined, hard-to-reach areas, while providing greater holding power at the tip […]
Fiberglass – get the complete picture
Although the majority of an RV is metal, there is a surprising amount of fiberglass work to do before you fly. You can improve your fiberglass technique with an intensive, two-day course offered by Synergy Air at the Eugene, Ore., airport Oct. 6-7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The course will cover the basics of fiberglass […]
Elite receives FAA nod for portable training device
Elite receives FAA nod for portable training device ELITE Simulation Solutions has received FAA approval of its Ready To Fly (RTF) portable Aviation Training Device (ATD). The RTF Basic ATD is a self-contained, portable training system based on the popular PI-135 Basic ATD. It includes integrated LCD monitor, avionics panel and flight console as well […]
Avshop dubts lefse.at
Designed by AvShop to meet the needs of pilots everywhere, leftse.at offers members the ability to be “pilot in command” of vital information. Using tools on leftse.at, pilots can plan their flights, see aerial views of any U.S. airport and manage the aviation charts needed for their flights. After landing, pilots can record their information […]
Must have books: 10 books to treasure
There are certain books that every pilot should own, read and treasure. Some are fiction, some fact, some seem to be a bit of both, but all are worth reading again and again. Most of us have favorite books on our favorite subjects. This list includes some of mine, along with reasons why I like […]
Oklahoma Senator takes on ADIZ but hearing is behind closed doors
U.S. Senator James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.), a long-time general aviation pilot, said in an interview at EAA AirVenture that the FAA “must justify continuance of the Washington, D.C., ADIZ” before his Environment and Public Works Committee will reauthorize it. Inhofe called a Sept. 12 meeting which top FAA, Defense Department, Department of Homeland Security and […]
“Flyboys” now in theaters
World War I flying saga gets thumbs up from Bob Hoover Pilots, as a rule, tend to be especially critical of Hollywood’s depiction of aviation. So imagine the delight of the actors and the director of “Flyboys,” a new movie about the Lafayette Escadrille, when living legend Bob Hoover praised the film after its debut […]