WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consider the similarities between the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the FAA’s recent announcement setting requirements for ADS-B Out equipment to fly under the Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen. In both cases, everybody hopes something will work but can’t be sure; expenses are gushing out; and all […]
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There’s a new game in town
Now playing is WINGsReality, America’s only online aviation reality game show. WINGsReality is an interactive game show where contestant “pilots” take to the skies on flights that are assigned to them by the WINGsReality host. For the online viewing audience, WINGsReality pilots provide a fun and realistic flight experience. All WINGsReality pilots are FAA certified […]
A GA pilot who happens to be FAA Administrator
Flying is serious business. That was one of the messages from FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt during his visit to Sun ‘n Fun this year. Introduced as “a GA pilot who happens to be FAA administrator,” Babbitt is the first GA pilot to be FAA administrator. He grew up in Florida, working as a CFI until […]
Woody’s AirCam
Story and Photos By HOWARD LEVY Woody Saland’s career is all about jets, but when it’s time for fun, he’s all about flying low and slow. Saland is manager of technical programs for Teterboro, N.J.-based Falcon Jets, the U.S. division of the French Dassault organization that produces Falcon light jets and fighter aircraft. Besides dealing […]
NextGen: Will it cause more problems for GA than it solves?
Air traffic control has been ground based since its beginning, but under the FAA’s Next Generation (NextGen) program it will be out of this world — and it may cause general aviation some out-of-this-world problems. Air traffic control began in 1929 at St. Louis Lambert Field when Archie League was hired to direct the movements […]
Jet University slates ‘Learn To Fly’ open house
Jet University will host a Learn to Fly open house at its Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport campus Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19. Pilots and anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming a pilot are invited to spend the day and learn more about flying in the 21st century from Jet University’s team of […]
Plastek inks deal with The Pilot Shop
Plastek, LLC has reached a distribution agreement with The Pilot Shop to provide cockpit acrylics repair and restoration products, as well as aircraft navigation system cleaning solutions. “The agreement allows the pilot and aircraft restoration community to visit the store front and obtain our commercial grade products, including display and navigation system cleaning solutions, and […]
Get your hands on the controls of the Air Zoo’s World War II fighters
“Look but don’t touch” is usually the mantra of museums – but not at the Air Zoo. During the month of February, visitors to the aviation museum in Kalamazoo, Mich., will be able to experience a different view of aircraft…from the cockpit. Each weekend during the month of February, three cockpits will be open to […]
Engine exhaust creates unsafe condition for Colt owner
My Piper Colt has a strong odor of engine exhaust in the cockpit. The mechanic says he is sure the muffler is good, and turning off the heater does not change the amount of odor. Looking at the floor board, directly below the seats, I can see a lot of daylight. There’s an upholstery cover […]