Pilots flying large turbine-powered airplanes governed by Part 91F or flying as a fractional on-demand or Part 135 operation may need formal FAA approval to use an iPad in pursuit of a paperless cockpit. Now these pilots have some help from Sporty’s. “Gaining approval for your iPad as an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) can be […]
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San Carlos Airport Day set
San Carlos Airport (SQL) in California will hold San Carlos Airport Day on Saturday, June 22, from 10 am to 3 pm. This free event features aircraft displays, exhibitors and vendors, activities and airplane rides for kids, food trucks, and airport tours. The San Carlos Airport manager, along with volunteers from the San Carlos Airport […]
GRT Avionics cuts prices
WYOMING, Mich. — GRT Avionics has lowered prices on all of its EFIS systems by over 30%, while retaining all the features, according to company officials. Customers can now purchase a 10.4-inch Horizon HXr system for $5,650 — more than $3,500 under the previous retail price. This package includes everything needed for a single-display, single-AHRS […]
Four injured after pilot overloads airplane
Aircraft: Beech F33A. Injuries: 2 Serious, 2 Minor. Location: Tarentum, Penn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was one of several involved in a Young Eagles event that day to introduce students to general aviation. According to witnesses, the airplane began its takeoff roll at the approach end of runway 17, which was […]
What oil should I use?
The two most common questions that I still get are: 1. What oil should I use in my aircraft engine? And 2. Are different brands and grades of oils compatible? In this column I will limit the discussion to certified engines, such as Continental, Lycoming, radials and older certified aircraft engines. For these engines there […]
Disney releases new trailer for ‘Planes’
Disney has released a new trailer for its upcoming movie “Planes”. Check it out:
Embry-Riddle team wins SAFECON
For the ninth time and the second year in a row, the Golden Eagles flight team from Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Ariz., campus has won the Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) national competition sponsored by the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA). Held May 6-11 at The Ohio State University Airport, the event brought together more than […]
Nebraska governor declares May GA appreciation month
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman has proclaimed May as “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” The proclamation is the third of its kind by Governor Heineman, following one in 2010 and one in 2012. Across the state, general aviation has an annual economic impact of $721 million each year. “We commend Governor Heineman for his proclamation and his […]
B-17 rides at Museum of Flight
SEATTLE — A Memorial Day weekend tradition continues as The Museum of Flight will host the Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-17 bomber, Aluminum Overcast, for rides and ground tours during the last week in May. The Flying Fortress will be open to the public May 24 through May 27 for rides and ground tours. For costs, […]