AppStrap has released a new kneeboard for the iPad Mini. The new product uses a form-fitting gel-case to enclose the Mini, along with a nylon leg strap and buckle that attaches to the iPad with its Velcro mating design.
Third edition of The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual released
December 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Just released by ASA is the third edition of The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual.
Headwind, poor math, result in fuel exhaustion
December 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
Aircraft: Cessna 210. Injuries: None. Location: Abilene, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The pilot departed on a 615-nautical mile cross-country flight. He determined the flight would take him about four hours and 15 minutes. He had about five and a half hours of fuel on-board.
Flying high in Iowa
December 25, 2012 by 1 Comment
Every year since 2004, the Iowa Department of Transportation holds a photography contest to celebrate aviation in the state.
The contest showcases the wide range of aviation activity connected to Iowa, notes Tim McClung of the Iowa DOT Office of Aviation. “Aviation is an integral component in Iowa’s economy, and it’s important to be able to show citizens and decision makers how the aviation system is used,” he said.
Seaplanes cleared to land in New Mexico
December 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
AVweb is reporting that the State of New Mexico has abandoned plans to ban seaplanes from landing on lakes in its state parks, thanks, it would seem, by a lobbying effort among seaplane pilots.
The Racing Aces award scholarship
December 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
PORT LAVACA, Texas — The 2012 Air Race Classic Champions, Dianna Stanger and Victoria Holt, also known as The Racing Aces, have bestowed a $5,000 flight training scholarship on Whitney Brouwer made up of their winning purse and sponsorship money from the race.
Celebrating a decade of diesel aircraft engines
December 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Lichtenstein, Saxony (Germany) — Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) is celebrating a series of anniversaries at the end of this year. Centurion series engines for general aviation aircraft have been manufactured in serial production for 10 years. More than 3,500 new engines were delivered during this time. Officially, Centurion engines have cumulated more than 3.5 million flying hours to date.
Re-introducing the Florian Rotary Pinkers
December 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Overall Manufacturing of Scappoose Oregon, reports it has obtained exclusive rights to the Florian Rotary Pinker. The hand-held rotary pinker has been used for decades in the covering of fabric aircraft.
Spherical bearings now on Schweiss Doors
December 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
All new “Red Power” hydraulic doors from Schweiss Doors now come with spherical bearings (see image) at top and bottom attach points of each of the two cylinders.
Flight Guide iEFB updated
December 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Flight Guide iEFB v.5.0, which features ADS-B in-flight weather, is now available.
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