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The Cheapskate’s Guide to Getting Your Pilot’s License

By Janice Wood · November 30, 2014 ·

With some insider information from a veteran pilot and instructor, aspiring pilots may approach learning to fly in a different way, which is why Arman wrote the book.

Book: Fifty Classic Destinations

By Ben Sclair · November 30, 2014 ·

To be honest, “Fifty Classic Destinations for Pilots,” reads a bit like a guilty pleasure. I felt like I was reading author Ney Grant’s personal journal. I can’t describe Ney’s book better than he did in his letter to me, “What is so special about it ? It represents what we need more of in […]

Sporty’s posts gift guide

By General Aviation News Staff · November 28, 2014 ·

Sporty’s has posted a gift guide on its website to help the friends and family of pilots get the gifts that pilots really want. “Non-pilots are in uncharted territory when it comes to selecting a gift for a pilot on their list,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “We’ve created our gift guide as the […]

Does That Mean I Fail?

By Ben Sclair · November 27, 2014 ·

Ever wonder what the examiner thinks of you after your checkride? Well, Brooks Black’s new book, “Does That Mean I Fail? A Humorous Look at Pilot Checkrides”, might give you a little insight. Black’s book could have used a good edit, but it is full of checkride tips and lessons. It felt a bit like […]

Schweiss adds battery back-up Red Power pump

By Ben Sclair · November 27, 2014 ·

Schweiss Doors has added a battery back-up to its Red Power hydraulic pump. In case of a power failure, the battery back-up will power the door up or down at a controlled speed. All Red Power pumps comes standard with a drill-driven back-up system. The battery back-up can be retrofit to existing units. Contact Schweiss Doors (800-746-8273) for […]

Book: Area 51 – The Graphic History

By Ben Sclair · November 26, 2014 ·

The dry lake bed of Groom Lake in Nevada is better knows as Area 51. The military installation didn’t “officially” exist until recently, but secrets are still coming to light… and will be for decades. For those looking to learn a bit more about the history of Area 51 and the myriad aircraft, technology and […]

FlyQ EFB lifetime subs to first 500 customers

By Ben Sclair · November 26, 2014 ·

Seattle Avionics is offering a $299 VFR or $399 VFR+IFR lifetime subscription for their FlyQ EFB application to the first 500 respondents. Take advantage of this Black Friday offer (starting Wednesday, November 26) at the Seattle Avionics Buy FlyQ website. “Our Black Friday Sales have always been extremely popular with pilots, but this one is going to […]

China Aviation Directory 2015 published

By General Aviation News Staff · November 26, 2014 ·

Business Data International has released the English-language China Aviation Directory 2015. The 389-page directory provides a listing of all major aviation and aerospace organizations and companies throughout China, including government agencies, societies and associations, airlines, airports, national corporations, aircraft and component manufacturers, engine and component manufacturers, airborne equipment manufacturers, tool and machinery manufacturers, aeronautical research […]

Aircraft Spruce acquires Aircraft Book Co.

By General Aviation News Staff · November 25, 2014 ·

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., a supplier of aircraft parts, avionics, and pilot supplies, recently acquired Aviation Book Co. Based in Seattle, Wash., Aviation Book Co. has been a distributor of aviation books, training materials, and aviation gifts for more than 30 years. Aircraft Spruce president Jim Irwin said: “Aviation Book Co. has been a well […]

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