WINGsRealityEDU has launched a new Online Flight Review Ground School.
New members named to NAFI board
May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Illinois businessman Rick Todd and Congressman Sam Graves have joined the board of directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors.
Lack of experience leads to rough landing
May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Aircraft: Zenith CH-701. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Puyallup, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The pilot had logged more than 5,580 hours, but only seven in a Zenith. The purpose of the flight was to familiarize himself with the newly-built airplane.
What are the best options for overhaul?
May 8, 2013 by 7 Comments
Q: My question seeks your advice about an overhaul on our Lycoming O-320-H2AD. As background, we have a 1980 C172N that’s been owned since new. It’s always been hangared, never been a flying club or training airplane, is not used for commercial purposes, and has 2,420 TTAFE tach time.
The engine is the original H2AD and it has not been topped. [Read more...]
Headliner at Virginia Festival of Flight was the weather
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By DEWITT WHITTINGTON
SUFFOLK, Va. — After a year of planning, the weather along the Mid-East Coast had the last laugh this past weekend. Saturday, May 4, dawned, barely, with a 1,000-foot ceiling and a blustery 15 to 25 mph wind. Dozens of excited volunteers, including a large contingent of Civil Air Patrol cadets, eagerly awaited an anticipated flood of attending aircraft for the Virginia Festival of Flight, which never materialized.
Kansas Congressman introduces legislation to revitalize GA
May 8, 2013 by 5 Comments
Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Kansas, has introduced the Light Aircraft Revitalization Act (LARA), which would cut regulations on the general aviation industry.
Exploring the ‘Despicablimp’
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In a blog post, Ray Robinson, West Coast/International Sales Manager at GlobalAir.com, tells of the recent visit to Bowman Field Airport (LOU) in Kentucky of the “Despicablimp,” which is traveling across the nation promoting the summer release of “Despicable Me 2”, the animated movie starring the voices of Steve Carell, Al Pacino, Kristen Wiig and Russell Brand. Blimp pilot Allan Judd gave Robinson an idea of what life is like for a blimp pilot and what it’s like to fly a blimp. Check it out here.
Schweiss adds movable interior gate to line-up
May 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
FAIRFAX, Minn. – Mike Schweiss, owner of Schweiss Doors, prides himself on never saying no. So when Tom Yenish, the owner of “The Paw,” an upscale dog and cat resort, asked about a movable interior wall, Schweiss created the new Moving Gate. Designed to divide a 96-foot long room, the 46-foot wide door moves up or down, in less than a minute.
Sonex offers T-Flight Transition Training Program
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sonex Aircraft has launched the new T-Flight Transition Training Program, offering type-specific transition flight training for the Sonex line of aircraft.
Sunglasses especially for pilots now available with bifocals
May 8, 2013 by 5 Comments
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — Flying Eyes Sunglasses now include the option of bifocal lenses that are designed specifically for the cockpit.
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