Getting the next generation of aviators inspired to fly and out to the airport is the focus of Tony Pfau, Stephen McKissen and a group of student filmmakers. “The show will be a family oriented TV show to attract youth to aviation,”... Continue Reading →
‘Aircraft’ should delight readers
Posted on May 21st, 2013 by Ben Sclair
Are you on the hunt for a new history of aviation book? If so, “Aircraft: The Definitive Visual History” should pique your interest. The 300+ page book is full of more than 800 color pictures, divided into 10 chapters. Each... Continue Reading →
Pilot asks for help to publish children’s book
Posted on May 20th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Georgia pilot Michael Badger has launched a new project on Kickstarter to fund publishing of “Pilot Tails High Flying Adventures for Kids,” a children’s book set during the 1930s Golden Age of Aviation. Continue Reading →
Sporty’s debuts approval service for iPad/ForeFlight cockpit use
Posted on May 20th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Pilots flying large turbine-powered airplanes governed by Part 91F or flying as a fractional on-demand or Part 135 operation may need formal FAA approval to use an iPad in pursuit of a paperless cockpit. Now these pilots have some help... Continue Reading →
Michelin releases aircraft tire app
Posted on May 19th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Michelin Aircraft Tire introduced a mobile application for aircraft mechanics, private pilots, airlines, military operators and others who have an interest in or use for aircraft tires. The app shows how to maintain Michelin tires to maximize tire performance and... Continue Reading →
Become a ForeFlight expert with Sporty’s new training course
Posted on May 15th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
If you’ve resisted using the ForeFlight app fearing a steep learning curve, Sporty’s has a new training program that’s full of basic how-to. Continue Reading →
The quest for the perfect takeoff and landing
Posted on May 15th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Now available is “Making Perfect Takeoffs and Landings in Light Airplanes” by Ron Fowler. Continue Reading →
Air Products Alaska debuts gust lock
Posted on May 14th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
So often “Can’t anyone make a gust lock that works?” is expressed by Cub owners. The folks at Air Products Alaska of Eagle River, Alaska, say yes, they can: They’ve introduced the Posi-lock, designed to address the need for a... Continue Reading →
Synthetic Vision app released
Posted on May 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Just released is Xavion, a Synthetic Vision app created by Austin Meyer, founder of Laminar Research and creator of the flight simulator X-Plane. Continue Reading →
WINGsRealityEDU launches online flight review ground school
Posted on May 9th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
WINGsRealityEDU has launched a new Online Flight Review Ground School. Continue Reading →
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