FlightSafety International is expanding its “Surviving Inadvertent IMC” training program. The course is designed to help helicopter pilots avoid, prepare for, or recover from inadvertent flight into Instrument Meteorological Conditions. The training is now be available at FlightSafety’s Learning Centers in Fort Worth, Texas; Tucson, Arizona; Lafayette, Louisiana; and West Palm Beach, Florida. The training […]
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Pilot Medical Handbook debuts
Just released is the Pilot Medical Handbook, designed to help pilots understand the human element and physiological aspects of flight. With the Medical Handbook for Pilots Advisory Circular (AC 67-2) discontinued, this new handbook is the only printed resource available with a collection of applicable FAA and Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) documents, articles and […]
Wicks expands metal inventory
As a part of its planned expansion in aircraft construction materials, Wicks Aircraft Supply has increased its offerings in metal products, including 4130 steel round and square tubing, strut tubing, steel sheet, and aluminum tubes and sheet. “Aluminum and steel are basic ingredients in many homebuilt projects,” said Scott Wick, president. “We have seen an […]
Pilot speech recognition system certified
VoiceFlight Systems of Troy N.Y., has received FAA certification for its VFS101 pilot speech recognition system. The VFS101, the first speech recognition product to be awarded a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the FAA, uses patented technology to provide accurate speech recognition and nearly instantaneous response. Voice entry of complex flight plans is accomplished 10 […]
Organize your right seat
When you fly alone, you need to organize your cockpit so that you’re not searching for a pen, balancing a drink or reaching too far for charts and papers. That’s where Sporty’s Co-pilot Organizer comes in. You can place the cockpit organizer on an open seat and secure it to the seatback with the included […]
‘Women Fly Weekend’ at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Rhinebeck, N.Y., will feature “Women Fly Weekend” Aug. 22 and 23 to help expand awareness among girls and young women about the fun of flying and potential for careers in aviation. There will be a post-show reception at 4 p.m. both days “to facilitate discussion of opportunities with women pilots and […]
Insurance company gives pilots break on damage created by deploying parachute
The Light Aviation Division (LAD) of insurance company Chartis will now waive the applicable in-motion deductible (up to a maximum of $1,000) on insurance policies for damage to aircraft resulting from an emergency in-flight deployment of a recovery parachute. “In the interest of aviation safety, we want to eliminate any chance that a pilot might […]
ATP expands offerings
Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) recently introduced a new website that presents its expanded service offerings, including compliance and safety solutions and services for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). ATP also offers more than 700 maintenance libraries from more than 50 aviation manufacturers that are accessed with the NavigatorV software platform. For more inofrmation: ATP.com
‘The Last Big Splash’
Seaplanes and extreme skydiving will come together next month in “The Last Big Splash” at Fantasy of Flight. “The Last Big Splash” is the last seaplane fly-in and competition to be held this year at Fantasy of Flight and the only place in Central Florida where spectators can witness the newest form of skydiving sweeping […]