Pope Benedict Flies a Chopper?
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View ArticleStudent Pilots - Here's What You Need
One of the biggest questions I get when a student first inquires about flight training is "What do I need to get started?"I've answered that question for you in a new article, What You Need to Get...
View ArticleWomen of Aviation Worldwide Week Takes Off
The annual Women of Aviation Worldwide week took off on Monday with events all over the world. Women of Aviation Worldwide Week was founded by Canadian woman and pilot Mirielle Goyer, who was...
View Article"Can I Fly After a DUI?"
Ask anyone in aviation and they'll tell you that if you want to become a pilot, you don't want to mess with the law, especially when it comes to drinking and driving....Read Full Post
View ArticleMore Than Three Types of NOTAMs?
I have a confession: I'm still trying to figure out NOTAMs. I don't think I'm the only one. Depending on who you talk to (or which website you rely upon) there are sometimes 2 types, 3 types, 5 types...
View ArticleNew Tecnam LSA has Levil AHRS-G mini
Did you know you can create an entire EFIS on your iPad with the Levil AHRS-G mini system? You can actually incorporate your traditional six-pack of basic flight instruments (plus tons of extras) on a...
View ArticlePilot Mnemonics
I'm in the process of making a list of mnemonics for flight students. I can't tell you how many times I've recalled a piece of information thanks to a handy-dandy mnemonic I learned when I was 16....
View ArticleAirbus A350 Orders Pour In
The first flight of the Airbus A350 XWB was the talk of the Paris Air Show this year, overshadowing Boeing in the rivalry of the wide-body jet. Airbus flew its first A380-900 from its factory in...
View ArticleElectric Taxi System Demonstrated in Paris
There was a lot of excitement at the Paris Air Show this year. Among the excitement is a new piece of technology that has people buzzing: The Electric Green Taxiing System, or EGTS for short....Read...
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NTSB: Southwest 737 Lands on Nose Gear
Photo © NTSBOfficials from the National Transportation Safety Board have released a statement regarding the Southwest Airlines landing accident at New York's LaGuardia airport on Monday, claiming that...
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EAA Airventure is Here! Watch it LIVE!
Photo © EAAOshkosh is upon us! As you might imagine, Twitter is buzzing about Oshkosh highlights, including the Terrafugia Transition, Yves "Jetman" Rossy, warbirds and vintage aircraft. The talk of...
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Interview with Yves "Jetman" Rossy
Photo © Galdieri/BreitlingPilot and engineer Yves "Jetman" Rossy wowed crowds at Oshkosh yesterday during his first public flight in the United States. I wasn't able to be at EAA Airventure to see it...
View Article2 Planes Crash in Separate Incidents, Both Headed to Oshkosh
Oshkosh is a crazy place this time of year as EAA Airventure gets underway. It's no surprise to hear of an incident or two, especially when you realize that there are over 10,000 airplanes that fly in...
View ArticleIt's National Aviation Day!
August 19th was declared National Aviation Day by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1939 to celebrate the advancements in aviation at the time. It is held on the anniversary of Orville Wright's birthday,...
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Highest Demand for Pilots in Asia, Boeing Says
Photo © BoeingIn its newest industry forecast, Boeing predicts the need for pilots to be significant from 2013-2032, specifically in the Asia Pacific and European regions. The United States comes in...
View ArticleIs Your Passenger Safety Briefing a Good One?
Have you ever flown in an aircraft with a pilot that didn't give a good safety briefing?For a seasoned pilot that has experience in multiple aircraft types, this is ...Read Full Post
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ADS-B Equipment Decisions: What Will You Do?
Photo © FAA I don't own an airplane, so I can't say how difficult or expensive it might be to outfit your aircraft with ADS-B. Which is why I'd love to hear your input! Are you already ADS-B equipped?...
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OIG: FAA Might Not be Ready by 2020
Image ©FAAWe've all heard about FAA delays and NextGen problems, so the idea that the FAA may not be able to meet its own mandated deadline isn't necessarily a surprise to anyone....Read Full Post
View ArticleGovernment Shutdown, Day 8: Some Contractors Recalled
We're over a week into the government shutdown and while congress tries to negotiate, thousands of employees remain out of work. In the aviation industry, many are troubled by the long-term effects...
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NBAA 2013 Recap: No Future for Skycatcher
Photo © Heinz Weber/FlickrCessna CEO Scott Ernest made waves last week at NBAA 2013 when he apparently said that the company's light sport aircraft, the Skycatcher, had a lot of problems and that there...
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