Any mechanic knows that working in confined spaces can be challenging. That’s why Snap-on Industrial introduced its new 3/8” Drive Short Handle Flex Ratchet. The 3/8” Drive Short Handle Flex Ratchet (part number FF80) comes with a 8-5/16” long handle, making it the ideal ratchet to use in tight spaces, according to company officials. Additionally, the ratchet […]
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Notes on Flying VFR published
“Notes on Flying VFR” has just been published by University Aviation Press. The book contains summaries of all subjects pertaining to VFR flight in a single-engine, fixed-wing aircraft, according to the publisher. It is intended as a refresher and a reference for licensed, non-instrument-rated pilots, but may also be useful in preparation for a flight review, the […]
Iced-up airplane stalls on landing
Aircraft: Piper Comanche. Injuries: None. Location: Colorado Springs, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: During the IFR flight, the pilot notified ATC that the airplane was accumulating structural icing. He asked for a lower cruise altitude. ATC provided the pilot with a lower altitude, but the airplane was still in icing conditions and in clouds. The controller […]
Sing a happy song
Nobody who is seriously involved in aviation is unaware of the concern that student pilot starts are down and student pilot completions are down. At the same time, aviation has become a critical part of the global economy. Ideas abound for how the industry might combat this trend and hopefully reverse it. You may have […]
Minden pilot wins world championships
MINDEN, Nevada — Jim Payne from Minden has won his third consecutive world championship in the Aerokurier Online Soaring Contest (OLC). This contest is a year-long contest with almost 15,000 competitors from around the world. To compete, glider pilots record their flights with a GPS logger and submit their flight logs to the contest web site for […]
Crown Consulting tapped by FAA to help in search for unleaded avgas
The FAA has awarded Crown Consulting a five-year $12.5 million contract to assist the agency’s Aviation Fuel and Engine Test Facility (AFETF) at the William J. Hughes FAA Technical Center in performing research, test, and engineering analysis to develop standards and aid in selecting unleaded gasoline for general aviation. The company “will play a critical part in the scientific […]
Whirly-Girls celebrates 60th anniversary with scholarships, logo contest
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Whirly-Girls International celebrates 60 years of supporting women in the rotorcraft industry with its 2014 round of scholarships and a call for a diamond anniversary commemorative logo design. “We offer women pilots many scholarships that advance individual knowledge for rotorcraft pilots,” said Dianna Stanger, president of Whirly-Girls International. “Whirly-Girls International is also offering a Helicopter […]
Newest season of The Aviators premieres on iTunes
Season 5 of The Aviators has launched on iTunes, soaring into the top 5 within minutes of its debut. The season premiere features 13 new episodes that can be downloaded individually or in its entirety as a season. “We are very proud of what we have accomplished with The Aviators over the last five years,” commented […]
Avtutorials produces iPad apps for Sporty’s focusing on critical pilot skills
Aviation Tutorials Company has licensed its three pilot-training iPad apps to Sporty’s. The three apps focus on critical piloting skills, with these titles: Mastering Stick And Rudder Flying; Getting Around On The Ground; and Airborne Radar. Written by airline pilots and flight instructors, each app contains specific lessons that guide the pilot through trouble areas, including crosswind landings, traffic […]