The pilot reported that he smelled “electrical” smoke during a cross-country flight in his RV-4. He decided to land immediately and moved the throttle to idle. He diverted the airplane but, when he realized that it was not going to be able to reach the diversion airpark, he executed a precautionary landing to a pasture […]
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Pictures of the day: Preschool pilots
Penny Hamilton sent in these photographs taken a recent event, “Preschoolers Touch An Airplane. Meet a Real Pilot” at Granby/Grand County Airport Emily Warner Field (KGNB) in Colorado sponsored by EAA Chapter 1267 and Friends of Granby Airport. Pilot Dave Cook personally lifted every preschooler into his RV cockpit to experience the front seat. A future […]
Get mission oriented
Regardless of the endeavor, success comes as a result of focus, determination, and persistence. Admittedly, that’s not exactly a revolutionary idea. The steps required to facilitate those points are somewhat more mysterious, however. Many an entrepreneur has failed even though their idea, product, or the service they intended to deliver was well suited to the […]
Four LSA under $96,000
Yet if you think $65,000-95,000 is still too much, I can identify several aircraft that sell brand-new, ready-to-fly for less than $49,000, but that will be an article for another time …
Video: Music to the ears
The guys at FunPlacesToFly.com just posted this very short video celebrating one of the best sounds in aviation, a big radial engine as a vintage aircraft takes off from the Gainesville Airport at the Texas Vintage Aircraft Association Fly-In.
Company introduces pay-per-use plan for flight sims
SEATTLE — one-G simulation has introduced a program that gives flight schools and FBOs access to one of its flight simulators on a pay-per-use basis. The one-G Access program marries two of the company’s products: the one-G foundation, an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) based on the Cessna 172, and the 1G-IOS, an instructor operating station that […]
WingX Pro7 for Fire debuts
Hilton Software has released WingX Pro7 for Fire. WingX Pro7 for Fire’s moving map includes VFR Sectionals, IFR High and Low Enroutes, planned routes, weather, TFRs, Special Use Airspace overlays, and an A/FD. It also includes integration with Lockheed Martin’s Flight Services system, Geo-Referenced Approach Charts, and compatibility with external GPS receivers. WingX Pro7’s unified subscription system allows pilots to […]
Progressive Air Group partners with Brant Aero
BRANTFORD, Ontario, Canada — Progressive Air Group and Brant Aero have teamed to expand their combined services and product offerings to piston and turbine aircraft operators in eastern Canada. As part of the partnership, Progressive Air will set up a staffed parts depot at Brant Aero’s hangar location at Brantford Airport (CYFD), Ontario (45 minutes […]
Eleetus Simulators expands to Columbus, Ohio
Eleetus, manufacturers of full motion simulators, has landed in Columbus, Ohio. In searching for its next regional office and home base for its Ohio expansion, Eleetus selected the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center. Jim Janosik, a local entrepreneur and marketing professional, will lead Eleetus’ expansion in Columbus and other Ohio markets. He joins Eleetus with a diverse background […]