Based on the original definitive text by William K. Kershner, a new seventh edition of The Instrument Flight Manual has been updated to reflect current regulations, operating procedures, and technology. The Instrument Flight Manual is written for the pilot desiring to add an instrument rating, and for the instrument-rated pilot who needs a refresher, according […]
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West Star Aviation adds night and weekend hours
West Star Aviation’s Spirit of St. Louis (SUS) location is now offering night and weekend hours for their customers. In addition to its regular Monday through Friday hours of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., they will now offer evening hours Wednesday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. In addition, West Star SUS will […]
Mid-Continent teams with A123 Systems
Mid-Continent Instrument Co. has signed a distribution and supply agreement with A123 Systems, which means Mid-Continent will offer A123’s advanced Nanophosphate lithium-ion battery technology for aviation applications. True Blue Power, which launched in March 2011, initially began by offering two inverters and the TS835 Emergency Power Supply (EPS), the industry’s first FAA TSO-approved EPS to […]
Too much crosswind, not enough rudder
This June 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 185. Injuries: None. Location: Bryce Canyon, Utah. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was departing from the airport and the winds […]
Mr. Murphy and his laws
I didn’t make the Lady Taildragger Fly-In held in Savannah, Tenn., the first weekend in June, and from the comments on the website and the texts from my friend and fellow pilot, Sharon Tinkler, it was a roaring success. Kudos to founder and organizer of Ladies Love Taildraggers, Judy Birchler, and Savannah-Hardin airport manager Montille […]
Everything you always wanted to know about PMA parts…
Ever wonder what goes into developing FAA approved PMA parts? In his blog, Erik Hatch, owner of Seginus Inc., a developer of PMA aircraft parts, delves into the topic, explaining it in understandable terms. He starts at the beginning: “What is a FAA PMA?” Find out his answer, plus more, here.
Texas duo win Air Race Classic
More than 100 air race pilots competing in the 36th annual Air Race Classic descended on the Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport late last month, after flying a 2,330 nm cross-country course in four days. Starting on June 19, the racers left Lake Havasu, Arizona, on a course that would take them east, north, and finally southeast […]
Four out of every five governors recognize value of general aviation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Alliance for Aviation Across has noted that four out of every five US governors, 40 in total, have signed proclamations recognizing the value of aviation to the nation and their state economy. The majority of those proclamations, 29 in total, have specifically recognized the general aviation. The general aviation industry not […]
Honor Flight at Oshkosh as part of Salute to Veterans
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), American Airlines, and Old Glory Honor Flight, have joined together once again to give World War II veterans the opportunity to visit the powerful memorials dedicated in their honor with an Old Glory Honor Flight departing from EAA AirVenture 2012 on Friday, July 27. The 60th annual edition of “The […]