Channels

Home → Archives for flying

Ascension Air to offer Cirrus SR22Ts

March 19, 2012 by 1 Comment

Ascension Air is offering three new fully equipped 2012 Cirrus Aircraft SR22Ts to general aviation pilots through its fractional ownership program.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: , , , ,

Paradise on pontoons

March 18, 2012 by 2 Comments

By AMELIA T. REIHELD

Wouldn’t it be great to own the only seaplane operation in the Hawaiian Islands? Fly excited tourists around one of the most beautiful islands in the world? Sit on your own waterfront lanai, surrounded by potted palm trees, and never again have to look at a snow shovel? Sounds like your gig? Then you need to talk to Pat Magie, seaplane pilot and raconteur extraordinaire.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: Aircraft, News, People Tagged With: , , , ,

A will to succeed

March 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment

By J. DOUGLAS HINTON

Though all of us have heard stories about individuals overcoming physical impairments on the road to success, perhaps this tale is unique. Ben Schipps, from Venice, Florida, was born with only a third of a left arm and two hands that are catastrophically deformed. But he had a dream to become a pilot like the rest of his family.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: News, People Tagged With: , , , , ,

Tracking software now available for general aviation pilots

March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Flight & Aircraft Services Tracking has released a new software package designed to provide single-engine and owner-operated aircraft with the same capabilities available to larger commercial operators. FAST-FLIGHT monitors key pilot and aircraft data, parts inventories, flight information, and regulatory and service bulletins.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: , , ,

Making movies, talking aviation

March 12, 2012 by 1 Comment

When videographer Dave Loveman first approached me in 2009 about doing videos I was hesitant. I may have been unsure, but website visitors spoke clearly and you know what? I like doing them as much as you like viewing them. More than 138 videos are available, all for free. Many more are works in process.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: Splog Tagged With: , , , , , ,

New Jersey Aviation Conference slated

March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The 2012 New Jersey State Aviation Conference will be held Friday, May 4, at Newark Liberty International Airport’s Administration Building, focusing on the way legal and regulatory issues that affect pilots, aircraft owners, and airport owners.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: Airshows & Fly-Ins Tagged With: , , , ,

Cessna’s Citation M2 makes first flight

March 11, 2012 by 1 Comment

Cessna’s new Citation M2 made its first prototype flight March 9. The flight lasted a little more than an hour and a half and included tests of the avionics system, autopilot, engine system, aircraft systems and instrument approaches.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: Aircraft, News Tagged With: , , , , ,

Sign up for a spot on the Virginia Fly-in Parade of Flight

March 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment

After 14 successful years, the Virginia Aviation Council is adding a crowd-pleasing flying event to its popular Virginia Regional Festival of Flight. Surveys have shown that attendees want to see more aircraft in flight, so this year a Directed Parade of Flight will take place on Saturday, April 28, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Suffolk Executive Airport (SFQ). The airport will be closed by NOTAM to all arriving and departing traffic during this aerial showcase.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: Airshows & Fly-Ins Tagged With: , , , , ,

Aircraft Spruce carries Pilot Chews

March 11, 2012 by 1 Comment

Aircraft Spruce now stocks a new product that was developed by pilots to battle fatigue: Pilot Chews, an aviation dietary supplement formulated for pilots to enhance their performance during flight.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: Products Tagged With: , , ,

The magic of mentors

March 8, 2012 by 2 Comments

By MATT FERRARI

Step back in time and think back to when you were the one looking over the airport fence. The whole world on the other side of the fence seemed so intimidating, yet so inviting. You might remember the feelings of excited anticipation on your way to the airport, and then the apprehensive shyness that set in as soon as you were there.

Luckily, I always stumbled into someone who was gracious enough to give me a few minutes of their time and answer my questions. I found that one question answered led to more questions asked and a true thirst for knowledge was born. The questions turned into conversations, acquaintances developed into friendships, and several of those friends have become mentors to me.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: News, People Tagged With: , , , ,