Almost all of the functions are included in one screen presentation, according to company officials. Pushing a button presents a secondary Altimeter Focus screen, which shows the current density altitude in a conventional dial format.
Picture of the Day: Flying with friends
Trace Ralston submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken when I was flying around with some of my very good friends. In this particular photo we were at Kern Vally Airport (L05) in California, enjoying an airport breakfast.”
Cafes, mogas, and more added to Airport Courtesy Cars website
Besides listing more than 2,000 courtesy cars available to general aviation pilots, the new website also lists airport cafes, mogas locations, and more.
Sheltair expands at KISM
Sheltair recently celebrated the opening of its expanded hangar facilities at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) in Florida.
Helicopter Pilot Oral Exam Guide updated
The third edition of the guide “aligns with the knowledge topics, risk management, and skill task,s including scenario-based training elements in the Private Pilot for Helicopter Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-15),” according to ASA officials.
Picture of the Day: Let the sun shine
James Viola submitted this photo and note: “While flying cross country in this new R-44 Raven II, I landed at 02AZ, Silver Bell AHP, an Army helicopter training site, to let the weather pass and enjoyed this beautiful rainbow after the storm.”
The flying prowess of an ag pilot
Fred Johnsen, the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel and General Aviation News Of Wings & Things columnist, recently posted a video to YouTube showcasing the piloting skills of a cropduster in Iowa.
Florida International Air Show wins accolades
The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) has named the Florida International Air Show one of the Signature Events of the Southeast for 2024.
New FBO, maintenance facility open at KRBD
Jets MRO, an aircraft maintenance provider (MRO), is set to move its operation into a new facility at Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) in Texas, with its partner Jet Access, which has opened a new FBO next to the new maintenance facility.