Garmin has released the new flyGarmin app for Windows, which simplifies avionics database updates, such as navigation, charts and more, while also accommodating the distribution of Jeppesen charts, according to company officials. Pilots begin at flyGarmin.com to register their products and purchase databases a la carte or in PilotPak database bundles. Prior to initiating a […]
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Avflight at KFNT now FAA testing center
Avflight Corporation‘s Flint, Michigan, location is now an FAA Approved Computer Testing Center for Airman Knowledge exams. The FBO at Bishop International Airport (KFNT) is qualified to proctor a variety of exams, including those for aircraft dispatchers, airline transport pilots and flight navigators; aviation maintenance technicians; commercial pilot and military competence; flight engineers; instructors; instrument […]
Mobile payment app for GA launched
General aviation pilots can now pay for fueling and services directly from their phones with a new app from U.S. Bank Multi Service Aviation. MSA Pay is designed for the ordering, payment and back office needs of pilots.With MSA Pay, pilots can notify an FBO of their arrival details, special needs and service requests prior to landing. […]
Spider S6 now at Aircraft Spruce
The Spider S6 Portable Global Tracking Solution is now available at Aircraft Spruce. GPS and Iridium antennas are integrated, so no external aerials required. The Spider plugs into the aircraft cigarette lighter outlet for quick interchange between aircraft/vehicles or it can be hard-wired. No STC is required. Global coverage is provided over the Iridium Satellite Network in […]
Fuel exhaustion fatal for two
As the Beech C90 was descending toward its destination airport, the pilot reported to an air traffic controller en route that he needed to change his destination to a closer airport because the airplane was low on fuel. The controller advised him to land at an airport that was four miles away near Springdale, Ark. […]
Pictures of the day: Fall colors plus full moon
Will Esbenshade, who flies out of Smoketown Airport (S37) in Pennsylvania, submitted these photos taken by he and his wife, Janice, on an Oct. 26 excursion to view the beautiful fall colors in Lancaster County, Pa. “An added blessing was that it also was a glowing clear full moon,” he noted.
Should I worry about high temperatures?
Q: Paul, I hope you are still answering these questions, as your experience with these engines will help set me at ease or push me to investigate further. I have an 0-320 Aerosport Power engine in my airplane and I put a new prop on it recently, which is a much better performance prop for my […]
Reno Air Races projects profit
RENO, Nev. — Preliminary results from this year’s Reno Air Races shows a projected profit of more than $100,000, according to officials with the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA). The original budget for 2015 called for a $630,000 loss, so the projected profit is very good news for the event, officials said, adding the results […]
Avionics sales drop
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Total avionics sales topped $1.7 billion in the first nine months of 2015, according to figures just released by the Aircraft Electronics Association, representing a 7.5% drop from last year’s sales. For the three months of the third quarter — July, August and September — total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted […]