We were a flight of three as we departed JZP and headed to the southeast. The day was clear, with wispy cirrus clouds gracefully painting a winter blue sky. Hotlanta was a schemer’s promise shining to our south and Stone Mountain was a timeless beacon of days long past and a future not yet seen. […]
It’s enough to make you sick
A fairly common occurrence with pilots is air sickness — the nausea or vomiting associated with flying, especially when flying aerobatics. I have been doing flight physicals and have been around aviation for the last 40 years and I have found that nausea in most airmen can be dealt with in one way or another. […]
Coyote-hunting flight ends in tragedy
These February 2003 Accident Reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper TriPacer. Location: Garryowen, Mont. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The purpose of the flight was to locate […]
Sensenich introduces new ground adjustable prop
After five years of research, development and testing, Sensenich has introduced a new ground adjustable composite propeller. Designed with an EZ-pitch hub, the high performance prop promises improved performance on Rotax-powered 912 and 914 series aircraft. The new props are manufactured hollow, utilizing the latest carbon fiber, prepreg fabrics in a high temperature, internal pressure […]
Ground school in a weekend
Want to learn to fly but don’t have the time to attend a 10-week ground school session? Too busy to sit for hours in front of a computer with an online course? You can complete the Private Pilot Knowledge Test in a single weekend with a weekend ground school course from Am I High Aviation […]
‘Transition to Gliders’ DVD available from Sporty’s
“Transition to Gliders” is the latest DVD in Sporty’s “What You Should Know” series. The DVD was designed for power pilots transitioning to gliders. The DVD features glider instructor Bob Wander, author of the “Gliding Made Easy” series of books. Packed with in-flight footage, the DVD takes you inside the cockpit of several training gliders […]
MT-Propeller receives STC for Cessna 340 and 414
MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received an STC for the Cessna 340 and 414 for its four-blade propeller MTV-14-D-C-F/CF188-30g. These natural composite propellers in modern scimitar design measure 74 inches in diameter and offer an increased climb rate and cruise speed, at a reduced noise level. The propellers also offer a weight reduction of about 28 […]
Sun ‘n Fun 12-week ground school starts in April
The Sun ‘n Fun Ground School is for the serious student pilot. The 36-hour class involves intense classroom learning based on Gleim’s Private Pilot textbooks. The ground school begins Tuesday, April 26, 2005. Students will meet every Tuesday for 12 weeks at 6 p.m. for a three-hour class with a certified flight instructor. Tuition is […]
AvFab receives STC for King Air 300 & 350 commuter seats
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) has received STC approval for the manufacture of King Air 300 and 350 Commuter Seats. The company, which specializes in the manufacture and repair of aircraft interior seating and components, already holds the Commuter Seat STC for the King Air 90, 100 and 200 series aircraft. AvFab has engineered its commuter seat […]