In the event of the loss of engine power in a single-engine aircraft, a pilot faces the urgent, workload-intensive job of maneuvering the aircraft from its current position to a suitable airport. Smart Glide provides assistance by recommending a suitable airport estimated to be within glide range, as well as providing critical information to the pilot and optimizing select avionics settings, helping save the pilot time and workload.
What is the future of at-home flight simulation?
A 90-minute livestream will feature experts discussing how the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator a year ago will affect the future of at-home flight simulation. An added bonus: Those who watch will get the chance to win prizes.
Avidyne debuts Vantage Flight Display systems
Avidyne Vantage features synthetic vision, hybrid touch user interface, dual-AHRS MFD reversion, and more. First certification for the new system will be legacy Cirrus aircraft with the Entegra flight deck.
Distracted pilot loses control on runway
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance marker. Contributing to the accident was pilot’s failure to ensure that the passenger window was secured.
Picture of the Day: Colors and shadows
Jackson Maddux submitted this photo and note: “Colors and shadows while towing for the Minnesota Soaring Club.”
Cub Fest draws fans from near and far
EAA Chapter 1494’s 2021 Cub Fest and Antique Airplane Fly-In at Moore-Morrell Airport in Tennessee attracted pilots from several states.
66,000 GA pilots flying under BasicMed
“We are experiencing the best safety numbers in years, even while the skies are busier than ever. The data clearly show that BasicMed has been an undeniable success,” said AOPA President Mark Baker.
Enhanced takeoff performance, inflight WiFi features of new Vision Jet
Cirrus officials promise the new jet offers 20% increased performance during takeoff.
LogTen introduces industry first: Pilot Logbook Widgets
Pilots can now monitor vital information directly from their home screens on iOS devices. Upcoming flights, currencies, limits, and certificates, as well as any custom information are available at a glance.