10 pilot are sharing $10,000 as part of a program to encourage participating in the FAA’s WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.
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NBAA offers free Single-Pilot Safety Standdown
The free event will bring world-class expertise to pilots “pursuing mastery of their aircraft and top performance at all times,” NBAA officials promise.
Checkride reexaminations may be required for some pilots
Pilots who had a checkride with Michael A. Puehler of Cincinnati may be required to retake that checkride.
New portable autopilot could save lives
The PortaPilot incorporates its own inertial platform Attitude Heading and Reference System (AHRS) and is therefore independent of aircraft instruments, making it a great backup in various emergency situations.
FAA completes installation of Colorado weather cam
All 13 weather cameras should be installed and operational by mid-August 2020.
Tips for that first flight after down time
Have you thought about how you will approach your first flight in months?
Has COVID-19 affected flight safety for GA pilots?
“If you believe that the public health emergency or any aspect of the response had an effect on you or any other aspect of aviation safety, we encourage you to include such information in an ASRS report,” FAA officials said.
Wanted: Pilots to test new learning aid
FlightCoach teaches pilots to recognize the sounds of slow flight and the feeling of uncoordinated flight by providing clear, yet unobtrusive, visual and
audio indications.
AeroLEDs SunSpot 36, 46 EASA certified
Half the power needs of a traditional incandescent landing light.