Sporty’s Pilot Shop and the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) now offer two online courses, the UAS Ground School Course and the UAS Safety Awareness Course, that provide training for individuals involved in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The UAS Ground School Course is a training program for commercial operators and pilots of larger UAS. More than 24 […]
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Sporty’s introduces new flight gear timer
Sporty’s has introduced a new Flight Gear Timer focused on simplicity. A timer is still one of the most useful tools a pilot can carry in his flight bag for timing fuel burn, cross country waypoints or instrument approaches, Sporty’s officials note. Sporty’s new Flight Gear Timer features a full 10-digit keypad, which makes it fast and […]
King Schools releases ACS Instrument Practical Test Checkride Course
King Schools has released its second Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) course: The new ACS Instrument Practical Test Checkride Course. The course shows an instrument rating checkride based on the ACS. The new HD course covers every task as outlined by the ACS and includes nearly seven hours of oral and in flight video. The course […]
STC awarded for MT-Propeller on Malibus
MT-Propeller has received an STC for the next generation 4-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-14-D/195-30b on the Piper PA-46-310P Malibu. The new scimitar blade design replaces the older 30a blades for better performance, according to company officials. According to MT-Propeller President Gerd Muehlbauer, the installation features: Shorter takeoff distance by approximately 5% (SL, ISA conditions); Enhanced climb […]
Squawk Manager added to PlaneLogiX
PlaneLogiX has released its Squawk Manager module, which is now included with every PlaneLogiX subscription. Aircraft owners can use the Squawk Manager to keep track of current and previous aircraft issues, as well as a wish list for upcoming projects. When you make a squawk, you can share it with anyone you want, including your mechanic. They […]
STC granted for MT-Propeller on Maule
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the next generation 3-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-9-B/198-52 on the Maule M-6-235, M-7-235, M-7-235B, MX-7-235 and MT-7-235. According to MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht, the installation: Enhances takeoff distance by approximately 5% (MTOW, SL, ISA conditions); Enhances climb performance by approximately 5% (MTOW, SL, ISA conditions); Weighs approximately 2 pounds less than […]
‘Hump Pilot’ published
A new book, “Hump Pilot,” has just been published. In the high-flying narrative flashing between the life of American pilot Ned Thomas and events of World War II, Nedda Thomas recreates her father’s most dangerous missions. Lethal and capricious weather conditions, radio silence and the uncharted terrain of the “roof of the world” meant the pilots […]
FAA’s Aviation Weather released as ebook
WINGsReality EDU has released the 2016 edition of the FAA’s Aviation Weather AC 00-6B as an eBook (PDF). The book, priced at $10.95, is an essential text to train pilots on the wide variety of aviation weather topics that are critical to safe flight, according to officials.
New edition of Private Pilot Virtual Test Prep released
The fourth edition of ASA’s Private Pilot Virtual Test Prep has been released. The course now contains discs for both standard DVD and high definition Blu-ray players. Using 3D and animated graphics, special effects, and air-to-air video, the course has been updated to reflect current regulations, procedures, and the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), according to ASA officials. […]