The FAA has released a new list of pilot, air traffic and citizen reports of possible encounters with remotely piloted aircraft, also known as drones and unmanned aircraft (UAS). The reports cover Nov. 13, 2014, through Aug. 20, 2015. Because pilot reports of unmanned aircraft have increased dramatically over the past year, FAA officials said […]
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Companies team to create on-demand drone service
FORT WORTH, Texas — Aero Kinetics has partnered with GridMeNow to incorporate its mobile, real-time tracking solutions into Aero Kinetics’ newest multi-rotor vertical takeoff and land (VTOL) remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), also known as drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). “We will essentially become the Uber of unmanned systems where UAS can be dispatched by mobile phone directly […]
ATP Higher Power Aviation receives FAA nod for ATP CTP course
DALLAS, Texas — ATP Flight School now offers the ATP CTP training program at its ATP Higher Power Aviation training center located near the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW). In compliance with the new FAA regulation, the FAA-approved course combines ground and simulator training to prepare pilots for the airlines and is required training for the ATP certificate. […]
Avfuel gears up for 2 million AVTRIP point giveaway
ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Avfuel Corporation is rolling out a 2 million AVTRIP Point Giveaway in preparation for National Business Aviation Association’s 2015 Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition, slated for Nov. 17-19 in Las Vegas. Each FBO that offers the points and co-exhibits with Avfuel in booth C8816 at NBAA 2015 is participating in the giveaway. These FBOs […]
CFIT for student pilot
The student pilot reported that while on a solo cross-country flight in a Cessna 172E, she was using dead reckoning through the mountains. She was unsure of her location and, as she proceeded to the west, the mountainous terrain became steeper, which required her to ascend from 7,500 feet mean sea level to 8,500 feet […]
Picture of the day: Why do I fly?
Mauricio Ratti of Buenos Aires, Argentina, sent in this photo, with this brief sentiment: “Why do I fly? Well, I can’t describe the view…”
10 ways an iPad in the cockpit can get you into trouble
It’s often standing room only at the educational forums offered during SUN ‘n FUN and AirVenture, but there’s one that stood out at both shows: Gary Reeves’ forum on “10 Ways Using Your iPad Can Cause FAA Violations and Accidents.” “With so many pilots now using Apple iPads for navigation and weather information, FAA violations […]
Video: Immelmans and loops
New from our friends at TheHDPilot.com is this video of Gene Lee, who is getting an aerobatic lesson from Rich Graham, a former SR-71 Blackbird pilot. On this particular flight, they practiced doing immelmanns and loops in Gene’s Van’s RV-7A aircraft.
Ninety-Nines award recipients named
The Ninety-Nines has revealed the names of its 2015 award recipients, including Pat McCollum, who received the President’s Award. McCollum began contributing to The Ninety-Nines the day after she got her pilot’s license in 1998. She is skilled in graphic design, trade show management, advertising and corporate communications. When her section was assigned to host […]