Precipitation is on my mind, as my friends in Texas, Louisiana, and yes, even California have recently been dealing with moisture from the sky. Some of them have been struggling with rain coming down in large quantities. It happens, thank goodness. After all, rain gives life. But rain also causes calamity and mayhem. Like so much […]
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Video: I love to fly
The title to the newest video from our friends at FunPlacesToFly.com says it all: “I love to fly. It doesn’t matter how much it costs!” But they do add: “If you love something this much, you’ll find a way to make it happen.”
Avidyne IFD now integrated wirelessly with FltPlan.com and ForeFlight.com
Avidyne Corporation reports that its IFD540/IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems can now integrate wirelessly with Flight Plan, provider of the FltPlan.com website and FltPlan Go application, and ForeFlight. “All Avidyne IFD systems include a versatile, open-architecture wireless interface, which is a key component in our overall connectivity-in-the-cockpit strategy,” said Avidyne President and CEO Dan Schwinn. “We have made available a Wireless […]
Duncan Aviation named Avionica dealer
LINCOLN, Neb. — Duncan Aviation was recently named a dealer and installation center for all Avionica products, including flight data management (FDM) services, flight operational quality assurance (FOQA) data and Satcom products. “Avionica has been an industry leader in innovation and projects and Duncan Aviation is proud to offer their products,” says Mark Francetic, Duncan […]
Women in Aviation expands board
Karen Gebhart, Vice President of Business Development for the Helicopter Association International, was elected for a two-year term as the chair of Women in Aviation International’s (WAI) board of directors at the 2016 International Women in Aviation Conference. She is a private pilot and industry veteran who previously worked for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots […]
ASA free endorsement labels updated
ASA’s free Endorsement Labels have been expanded and updated to reflect current regulations outlined in 14 CFR Part 61, including changes to the student pilot application process effective April 1, 2016. The PDF format of these labels provides a simple way for instructors to issue required FAA endorsements to their students, according to ASA officials. Compiled […]
Continental Motors appoints Jamerio Vinson director of quality
MOBILE, Ala. — Continental Motors Group (CMG) has named Jamerio Vinson Director of Quality. Coming to Continental Motors Group with a strong background in both aviation and automotive manufacturing quality systems, Vinson will lead the integration of the Quality Management Systems currently in place among the various companies and divisions operated by Continental Motors Group […]
Failure to maintain control while landing bends DA-40
During a cross-country flight in the Diamond DA-40, the pilot decided to divert to the airport in Coolidge, Ariz., due to personal needs. He reported flying the normal pattern and making a stabilized approach. Upon touchdown the plane veered to the left and he corrected with right rudder. The plane then started to rotate to […]
Pictures of the day: A future ace
Brenda Landing sent in these photos of future ace Nicholas Mickelson from Iowa.