Even if you don’t ever need to fly through a layer of clouds because you live in the sunny southwest where there’s nary a cloud in the sky, the training to become an instrument-rated pilot will improve your flying. Period.
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Flight school orders 30 Tecnam aircraft
Kansas-based Kilo Charlie Aviation has placed an order for 30 Tecnam aircraft to be delivered over the next two years. Phase I of the order includes three twin-engine P2006Ts and 12 single-engine P-Mentors. Delivery of all Phase I aircraft should be complete by the second quarter of 2024 according to Tecnam officials. Phase II deliveries […]
What are the 20 best films about pilots?
The website Yardbarker recently updated its list of the 20 best films about pilots. But I think they missed a few…what do you think?
Honeywell to add heads-up displays to its avionics
Honeywell is buying the heads-up-display assets of Saab, with plans to integrate the technology in its avionics, including Anthem and Primus Epic.
Pilot apologetic after near miss in pattern
The pilot of Aircraft Y apologized multiple times and knew it was their fault. You could tell they really felt bad about the situation. They said they were trying to hurry for the base traffic and didn’t know we were taking the runway.
Picture of the Day: Indiana flying
Ray Johnson submitted this photo and note: “Flying around Indiana in our 1947 Aeronca Chief, which is based at Marion Municipal Airport-McKinney Field (KMZZ).”
Asking questions before you start an aircraft project will save you money
The Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 has a rating of 230 hp at 2400 rpm. Can I just change the governor and increase the RPM to 2700 (like the D4A5) to get 260 hp or do more technical modifications need to be done?
FAA becoming more flexible on pilot mental health
If the FAA puts up too many barriers for pilots wrestling with medical and mental health issues, it can backfire, according to Larsen. He noted a Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine study last year found that 56.1% of pilots reported avoiding health care for fear of being grounded.
MyGoFlight expands with acquisition
MyGoFlight, a manufacturer of mounts, cases, flight bags, and accessories for pilots, has acquired Flight Flix, a Minnesota-based company that sells external camera mounting solutions for airplanes.