Aerosim Training Solutions has received FAA approval for its Airline Transport Pilot Certificate Training Program. The ATP CTP is a course that has been mandated by the FAA to be completed by all pilots who wish to add an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate to their existing certificates in order to fly for a commercial airline (part 121 […]
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Cirrus offers new braking system as aftermarket upgrade
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft now offers its Performance Braking System for owners of Generation 3 and newer aircraft from Cirrus Direct. All 2014 Cirrus SR22T, SR22 and SR20 model aircraft come equipped with the new Performance Braking System. In addition to making this system available for Generation 3 and newer aircraft, Cirrus is continuing to work […]
Sporty’s updates Android pilot training apps
Sporty’s E6B, Flight Review and Study Buddy apps have just been overhauled. Sporty’s E6B for Android: This app features the formulas from Sporty’s handheld electronic E6B with the convenience of a mobile app. It offers 23 aviation calculations, 18 conversions, time zone tracking and a timer. This version adds a new, modern interface designed specifically […]
Gusty winds lead to bad landing
Aircraft: Cessna 206. Injuries: None. Location: Buckland, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land on a remote gravel bar adjacent to a river in gusty and variable winds. A 10-knot headwind prevailed until just before touchdown, when the airplane descend below the anticipated approach path. The pilot initiated a go-around, but the […]
Would you hesitate to declare an emergency?
The fact that all three of my passengers were throwing up simultaneously left me three options: Tough it out and press on to our destination; join them in their nauseous state; or declare an emergency and get the hell on the ground. My right seat passenger was a Horizon Air first officer. She thought she […]
NTSB to present TAA safety seminar
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board is presenting a seminar highlighting the lessons learned from its accident investigations involving technically advanced aircraft. The seminar will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the NTSB’s Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia. This is the fifth in a series of safety seminars presented by the NTSB focused […]
New marketing video showcases the flying car
The folks at Terrafugia have just released a new video showing the company’s flying car, called the Transition, in flight and on the road. Check it out here.
Air and Space Museum to remain open as exterior revitalized
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is preparing for a multiyear revitalization of the museum’s exterior and mechanical systems, anticipated to begin in 2017. When the project is complete, the museum will be an energy-efficient building that meets or exceeds best-practice standards for sustainability and energy use, according to museum officials. The revitalization is […]
Hartzell expands into China
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) recently validated type certifications for Hartzell props flying on Cessna TTx and Mooney Acclaim aircraft. “Hartzell Propeller worked closely with the Civil Aviation Administration of China to receive these important validations,” said Weiqing Wang, Hartzell Propeller Managing Director for China, based in Shanghai City. “Hartzell Propeller’s efforts in […]