The Iridium Certus 100 enables up to 88 kbps of bandwidth through SKYTRAC’s DLS-100 and Blue Sky Network’s SkyLink 7100 portable terminals, allowing pilots to communicate through voice and messaging while also enabling flight tracking and application updates, such as graphical and real-time weather alerts.
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Picture of the Day: Good morning OSH
Bob Hayes submitted this photo and note: “The sun just about to rise over North 40 camping at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. This has been the coolest weather I’ve ever had during AirVenture — and no mosquitoes!”
Questions from the Cockpit: Low passes, low blows
I, like many of you, know perfectly well what a low approach is. What I didn’t know is that there are apparently quite a few people who don’t know what a low approach is. That affects my safety.
CubCrafters goes public
For the first time in its 40-year history, CubCrafters is allowing the public to invest in the company. The grassroots initiative allows investors to invest starting at $400.
McFarlane acquires Airforms
McFarlane is a long-time distributor of Airforms products.
New trailer for ICON A5 debuts
“The ICON Enclosed Trailer has been on our product roadmap for several years now and I’m grateful to Sport Trailers for their partnership on this project,” said Jerry Meyer, CEO of ICON Aircraft. “We are excited to get this new lifestyle accessory into the hands of our owners so they can have even more options for taking their adventures off airport.”
Cessna pilot has problems with J-3 Cub rudders
I think the student, who has spent most of his time in Cessnas, was trying to use the rudders in a similar manner, which requires long, constant pressure to control. The Piper Cub requires quick, constantly changing rudder inputs to maintain directional control.
Pictures of the Day: Scenes from AirVenture
As EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 continues, photographer Megan Vande Voort sent in some photos captured during her travels around Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Wisconsin.
How often should you change your airplane’s oil?
The mechanic listed an oil change as part of the inspection, even though the aircraft had been flown just 12 hours in the last 12 months. The owner insisted it did not need an oil change since the manufacturer recommends an oil change only every 50 hours. He completely disregarded the other part of the manufacturer’s recommendation: “Every 50 hours or four months, whichever occurs first.”