This year marked the final roll call for brave World War II fliers fading from the scene. No, it wasn’t the Doolittle Raiders, whose four survivors (three present) celebrated their final reunion last month. There’s another band of brothers: Some of GA’s World War II heroes who reunited annually for more than 60 years. Their […]
General Aviation
The hottest trends in GA for 2013
As 2013 draws to a close, Sporty’s President Michael Wolf takes time to look back at the year that was and identify trends the folks at Sporty’s have seen developing in general aviation. “And, of course, we have to lead off with…what else?,”he begins. iPad becomes the cockpit hub. ADS-B has been a hot topic for […]
Dates and theme set for AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in
The Antique Airplane Association and Air Power Museum have set the theme for next year’s invitational fly-in, slated for Aug. 27 to Sept. 1, as “Stars of the Sky & Screen.” One of the best venues for inspiring interest in aviation today, as well as throughout the last 100 years of flight, can be found […]
New editions of Dyer Flight Training Tools released
Dyer Flight Training Tools has released the latest edition of its flight training tools, Ground School Workshop for Private Pilots and Flight Training Workshop for Private Pilots. These editions reflect recent FAA regulatory changes and ATC procedural changes, including those relating to runway incursion avoidance, according to company officials. The Ground School Workbook is a […]
Aspen’s EA100 gets FAA nod for Century autopilots
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Aspen Avionic’s EA100 autopilot adapter has received FAA and EASA approvals for Century IIB, III and IV autopilots. The E100 is capable of emulating the Century 52D66, 52D67, 52D166, and 52D167 attitude indicators, according to company officials. This means it is now compatible with all attitude-based Century IIB, III, and IV autopilots, […]
Weldcraft TIG Torches become part of Miller brand
APPLETON, Wis. —Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has consolidated the TIG torch and accessory lines from Weldcraft under the Miller brand. “Both Miller and Weldcraft are market leading brands and ones with a proven history of success across many industries,” said Mike Weller, president, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. “Consolidating the Weldcraft brand under Miller puts us […]
New Flight Data Recorder app released
A new Flight Data Recorder Mobile app for the iPhone and iPad has just been released. The app mimics what an aircraft “black box” does, by recording position, altitude and attitude data, along with a cockpit voice recorder, so that complete information for a flight can be stored. Ever felt lost after an ATC instruction […]
Caravan encounters ice
Aircraft: Cessna Caravan Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Kwigillingok, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot reported that he was flying in visual meteorological conditions for most of the flight. As he approached the airport, he inadvertently entered an area of instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in a buildup of ice on the airframe and windscreen. He […]
Mogas Q&A with the expert
From time to time, your bloggers get inquiries and observations about mogas. A few weeks ago we received an email with some questions and observations. I had seen some of the questions before, and I believe we have covered some of these issues before in our blogs, but maybe it is time to examine them […]