This year’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla., will be held this week, Jan. 19-22, and Gleim will be there to help prospective general aviation pilots start their certification journey. Interested individuals can take a two-hour Gleim course at the show to learn more about becoming a pilot and be issued an FAA Student […]
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Speech recognition system wins FAA approval
VoiceFlight Systems has received an FAA Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the VFS101, allowing it to be installed on almost all types of general aviation aircraft under 6,000 lbs. maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). With this approval the VFS101 can be installed into hundreds of aircraft models with Garmin systems without requiring […]
King Air 350 Pro Line 21 sim approved
CAE has received FAA Level D regulatory approval for its Hawker Beechcraft King Air 350 Pro Line 21 full-flight simulator (FFS) recently installed at CAE SimuFlite, at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The CAE 5000 Series FFS features the latest generation CAE TroposTM-6000 image generators, more than 200 CAE TrueTM Airport databases, and a […]
Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide now available on iPad
The 2012 Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide is now available on the iPad. The Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide has been updated and published every year since 1979. The guide has airport information for the entire Bahamas & Caribbean region, as well as island and travel information. Sections include General Information and procedures, Islands of […]
Blocked oil line leads to off-airport landing
This January 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Reno, Nev. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot reported that during cruise flight he felt a […]
Introducing the Polk Aviation Alliance
It’s never too early to start planning for Sun ‘n Fun’s annual fly-in. This 38th edition of a great general aviation event presents the folks at Sun ‘n Fun, the aviation community, and each individual aviation enthusiast with the opportunity to really make something of the new year. And we here in Polk County, Florida, […]
White House says $100-per-flight fee is needed
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Aviation groups are gearing up for another fight against the $100-per-flight charge for use of air traffic services after the White House rejected a petition calling for dropping the proposal. Dana Hyde, associate director for General Government Programs, said in a letter rejecting the petition that “the Obama Administration believes it’s essential […]
ACONE slates annual Icebreaker Social
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will hold its Winter Icebreaker Social at the Papa Razzi restaurant in Burlington, Mass., Wednesday, Feb. 8. Special guest speaker will be Michael Kalafatas, author of “Bird Strike: The Crash of the Boston Electra; The Story of Men and Bird in Conflict.” On Oct. 4, 1960, a Lockheed Electra […]
Idaho general aviation trade show slated
Aero Mark, an FBO in Idaho Falls, Idaho (IDA) will be hosting the 2nd annual Trade Show Aviation Idaho on Friday and Saturday May 18-19, 2012. The trade show, run in conjunction with the Idaho Aviation Association’s Annual Conference & Convention, will feature new aircraft, maintenance and avionics, aviation clubs and associations, and all other […]