Garmin has expanded the availability of its obstacle database to include Canada for select Garmin portables and certified avionics. Man-made structures such as towers that are greater than 200 feet AGL are included within the database. Additionally, an obstacle database tailored to helicopter operators includes man-made structures that are greater than 10 feet AGL. Customers can now […]
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Hill named publisher of Trade-A-Plane
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — TAP Publishing Company has named Rachel Hill publisher of Trade-A-Plane. Hill joined Trade-A-Plane in 1990, spending more than two decades in advertising sales. Most recently, she served as associate publisher. “Rachel has earned the respect of key leaders and marketers in General Aviation,” said Cosby Stone, grandson of the company’s founder and its current CEO. […]
Jammed rudder brings down Zenith CH701
The pilot reported that, during a test flight, the Zenith CH701 encountered moderate turbulence so he decided to return to the airport in Snohomish, Wash. While turning to the crosswind leg in the pattern, the plane suddenly banked sharply and descended uncontrollably. The pilot was able to regain control about 500 feet above ground level, […]
Picture of the day: A final fall flight
Larry Stencel snapped this photo as he took a flight around his summer home to enjoy the last of the fall colors around Wautoma, Wis., before putting the airplane away for the winter. “This picture looks northeast from Wautoma (Y50) toward Porter Lake and Mt. Morris ski area beyond (in the shadows). Oshkosh is just off picture […]
The Groppo Trail: The LSA world’s best kept secret
The Trail is available as a ready-to-fly LSA with the Rotax 912 ULS. Price with the standard panel is $74,900, while it is $77,900 with the electronic panel.
Grasshopper chosen for EAA Sweepstakes
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A 1945 Piper L-4J “Grasshopper” with a true World War II pedigree and the manners of a classic Piper Cub will be the grand prize for the 2016 edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual airplane sweepstakes. The sweepstakes, which is accepting entries postmarked by Aug. 1, 2016, is […]
New Rosie the Riveter world record set
YPSILANTI, Mich. — The Save the Willow Run Bomber Plant campaign and its supporters broke the Rosie the Riveter Guinness World Record on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Willow Run Airport (KYIP). For the event, each participant dressed as Rosie the Riveter — donning their rolled up blue coveralls, red socks, work boots, signature red handkerchiefs with […]
Sporty’s updates iPad kneeboard
With thousands of pilots flying with iPads, the accessories are constantly being field-tested. So it was with Sporty’s iPad kneeboard, which has been enhanced and improved through customer feedback. “We’re lucky to have one big test laboratory for our products with our many employee pilots, flight school and FBO,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. […]
ASA introduces double headset bag
New from ASA is a Double Headset Bag. Constructed with a 600D black polyester exterior, 1/4-inch padding throughout, and finished on the inside with a contrasting color lining, each side of the bag has room for a headset, with hook-and-loop straps to hold them in place. Alternatively, one side can be used for a headset and the […]