Master Flight Instructor Rich Stowell recently published a paper identifying the first principles of light airplane flying. The nine principles are divided into the three categories: Mindset, Motion, and Mechanics.
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Thousands of Spitfires to be mass produced in the UK
The new model airplane kit, which has 433 parts, is available in five design and scheme options.
Rechargeable headlamp introduced
Streamlight has introduced the 2,000-lumen ProTac 2.0 Headlamp, a rechargeable headlamp powered by the new Streamlight SL-B50 battery pack that charges directly via an integrated USB-C port.
Jewelry made from B-25 metal featured in 2022 EAA Holiday Gift Guide
The B-25 jewelry was created after the “Berlin Express” was restored to its flightworthy status, a restoration that included replacing some metal sections of the airplane’s fuselage.
King Air C-90 lighting system upgrade approved
The new BLR lighting system upgrades the forward position, forward anti-collision, forward recognition, rear position, and rear anti-collision lights from incandescent to LED.
Dynon’s Cessna 182 autopilot gets FAA nod
Dynon’s autopilot is now FAA approved for Cessna Skylane C182E and later models, including retractable gear and turbocharged models.
Lincoln Electric introduces new MIG welder
Lincoln Electric has introduced the POWER MIG 211i MIG welder, which company officials are calling “a straightforward, dependable 200-amp machine for MIG, flux-cored, and spool gun welding.”
Starr Aviation launches Safety Partnership for aircraft owners
Starr Aviation has launched the Starr Safety Partnership, a network of service providers designed to help aircraft owners through every phase of ownership, from buying a plane to maintenance, training, and more.
Pilots in Command: Your Best Trip, Every Trip updated
The latest edition includes a new chapter on preparing for and completing the initial qualifications course at an airline, encompassing aircraft systems training, flight deck procedures training, maneuvers training, line oriented flight training (LOFT), and the line oriented evaluation.