“The Rogue Aviator: In the Back Alleys of Aviation” was recently published. Writing under the pen name Ace Abbott, the retiree tells tales of his life as a pilot, which began in 1965 when he began his career as an... Continue Reading →
‘Wings of Fortune’ released
Posted on August 6th, 2009 by Janice Wood
From the basic Cub to the corporate jet, author Edward A. Chevrette Jr. details the “Golden Age” of GA in his new book, “Wings of Fortune.” The author’s life as a pilot and his own personal “wings of fortune” are... Continue Reading →
World Directory of Leisure Aviation
Posted on July 29th, 2009 by Janice Wood
The 2009-10 edition of World Directory of Leisure Aviation (WDLA) has been released. The edition is the weightiest in the publication’s 15-year history, according to the publishers, who note the decision was made to give footlaunched aircraft and paraplanes a... Continue Reading →
‘Of Dreams and Coveralls’ published
Posted on July 22nd, 2009 by Janice Wood
A dream born in the mind of a 5-year-old boy in Oakland, Calif., who sees an airplane and imagines adventures of those who fly it is the basis of a new book, “Of Dreams and Coveralls,” by James Garland Powell.... Continue Reading →
New Pilot’s Guide to Avionics released
Posted on July 15th, 2009 by Janice Wood
The Aircraft Electronics Association’s “Pilots Guide to Avionics” has just been released. The guide features several articles aimed at helping pilots make better buying decisions in the field of avionics. The spiral-bound guide also includes a directory of all AEA... Continue Reading →
New Garmin manuals debut
Posted on June 30th, 2009 by Janice Wood
ZD Publishing, Inc. has added new “pilot-friendly” manuals for the Garmin GPSmap 696 and G900X to its inventory. The manuals make it easy for newcomers to learn all the facets of their units, according to author John Dittmer. “Now that... Continue Reading →
Master today’s sophisticated cockpits
Posted on June 26th, 2009 by Janice Wood
The new FAA Advanced Avionics Handbook provides general aviation users with comprehensive information on the advanced avionics equipment available in technically advanced aircraft (TAA). Continue Reading →
Pioneering women pilots attend book signing
Posted on May 28th, 2009 by Tom Norton
Seven of the nine women pilots featured in A Hunger for the Sky, along with author Sparky Barnes Sargent, attended a gathering and book signing during the Swift Nationals Fly-in at McMinn County Airport, Tennessee, on May 23. The event... Continue Reading →
Tour Air Force One
Posted on May 28th, 2009 by Janice Wood
Air Force One, the Flying White House, is fully described in photos and art in a laminated folder released recently by Scarfo Productions LLC, publishers of earth and space science material. Continue Reading →
Tools to practice risk management
Posted on May 21st, 2009 by Janice Wood
The new FAA Risk Management Handbook is a tool chest of information and resources on the methods pilots use to assess risk. This handbook presents methods pilots can use to manage the workloads associated with each phase of flight, resulting... Continue Reading →
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