Schiffer Publishing has released “Enter the Drones: The FAA and UAVs in America.” The book details how UAVs — unmanned aerial vehicles, remotely piloted aircraft, drones, unmanned aerial systems, the labels vayr — are a disruptive technology on par with computers and smartphones. Present since soon after the dawn of manned aviation, they have become controversial only in recent […]
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Sporty’s updates Flight Review Course
The all-new Flight Review Course from Sporty’s allows flight review preparation to take place anytime in a multitude of formats. The course also has been updated to include information on EFB use and ADS-B weather and traffic, according to Sporty’s Academy President Eric Radtke. “And we have updated content on pilot technique, including night flying, emergencies and angle of attack […]
Snap-On introduces wireless borescope
Snap-On Industrial has introduced the Williams Wireless Borescope, designed to give mechanics the ability to easily examine engines and other machinery inside and out. The Williams Wireless Borescope (product code JHW40282) offers flexibility in more ways than one, according to company officials. In addition to a lightweight, handheld design, wireless connectivity allows for the transmission […]
New Remote Pilot Airman Certification Standards now available
The FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Remote Pilot: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems is now available from ASA in print format. The ACS details the knowledge and risk management elements for what an applicant must know and consider to earn a Remote Pilot certificate and fly an small unmanned aerial system — also known as a […]
Auto create flights with FlightAware and Pilot Partner
Have you ever walked away from the airport and forgot to log your flight and how long it was? Pilot Partner now integrates with FlightAware through the FlightXML API to provide an opportunity to automatically create flight logbook entries from FlightAware flight tracks. Pilot Partner also automatically attaches the FlightAware flight track image to your flight […]
Lane Wallace’s Unforgettable now an audiobook
Lane Wallace’s “Unforgettable: My 10 Best Flights” is now available from Sporty’s as an audiobook. In Unforgettable, Lane describes her 10 best flights, which range from her first flight to Oshkosh in a Cessna 140 to flying a blimp over the Alps. Other flights include a long flight across Texas, landing on a glacier in Alaska […]
Garmin introduces ADS-B transponders for experimental aircraft
Garmin has introduced the GTX 35R, which meets Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out requirements, and the GTX 45R that offers ADS-B Out, as well as ADS-B In benefits. Designed specifically for experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light-sport aircraft (LSA), these new transponders are controlled by G3X and G3X Touch systems. The GTX 45R unlocks more capabilities for […]
Sixth edition of ‘Checklist for Success’ released
The sixth edition of “Checklist for Success: A Pilot’s Guide to the Successful Airline Interview” has been released. Written by Cheryl Cage, the sixth edition takes readers from application through to the interview. The author not only offers interview preparation, but illustrates her points by stepping aside to reflect on her own experiences in counseling aspiring pilots, furloughed pilots, […]
Lightspeed Aviation enhances Tango wireless headset
Lightspeed Aviation has enhanced its wireless aviation headset Tango, eliminating the need to worry about batteries. The new feature enables the panel interface unit of the headset to charge a spare battery from ship’s power, providing a replacement should the battery in the headset become depleted. This new change comes on the heels of the […]