Want to learn to fly but don’t have the time to attend a 10-week ground school session? Too busy to sit for hours in front of a computer with an online course? You can complete the Private Pilot Knowledge Test in a single weekend with a weekend ground school course from Am I High Aviation […]
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Sensenich introduces new ground adjustable prop
After five years of research, development and testing, Sensenich has introduced a new ground adjustable composite propeller. Designed with an EZ-pitch hub, the high performance prop promises improved performance on Rotax-powered 912 and 914 series aircraft. The new props are manufactured hollow, utilizing the latest carbon fiber, prepreg fabrics in a high temperature, internal pressure […]
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“Things My Flight Instructor Never Told Me” is filled with excellent advice, delivered with humor. “Experience is what you get when you don’t get what you want.” Author Michael Leighton says that summarizes his personal experience with general aviation. This rather slim volume is filled with excellent advice, developed from just such “experience” during a […]
Ready to fly to Central America
Imagine your logbook showing landings in Central America, including Belize, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and Mexico. Air Journey is planning just such a trip March 21-April 3. The company makes all the arrangements from authorizations to customs and accommodations. All you have to do is fly your airplane. Each stop on the trip provides different adventures, […]
‘Success on the Step’ chronicles the history of Kenmore Air
“Success on the Step” tells the history of Kenmore Air, started in 1946 by a pilot and two mechanics who wanted to “be our own bosses and be involved in aviation.” It was a one-plane operation based at Kenmore Air Harbor, basically a mud bog near Seattle. None of them had ever heard of a […]
Anywhere Map adds airport directory
Control Vision Corp., makers of the Anywhere Map, Anywhere WX, and Pocket Plates suite of portable multi-function display systems, has added a new airport directory service. New in version 1.7 of Anywhere Map, the directory includes extensive airport data, facilities information, attractions, FBOs, services, ground transportation and lodging information for thousands of airports in the […]
Environmental Tectonics releases ProTrainer
Environmental Tectonics Corp. has released its latest flight training products, ProTrainer Personal Computer Airplane Training Device (PCATD) and ProTrainer Desktop. The new training products include a variety of training aircraft, from the fixed-prop, single engine Skyhawk through the multi-engine Seminole and Baron light-twins. ProTrainer’s integrated training suite includes approach visualization with 3D playback, customizable flight […]
PAMA offers professional development workshop on management
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association will once again offer “Aviation Maintenance Management,” one of its popular Professional Development Workshops, at its Annual Maintenance Symposium. The workshop is designed for current and future supervisors, managers, and directors of maintenance. Individuals responsible for the management of spares, logistics, quality control, and warranties also will benefit from the […]
Romantic getaways for pilots
Pilots are naturally romantic people and Biplane, Air Combat & Warbird Adventures based at California’s Palomar Airport can help you show it through several vacation packages designed for couples. The Pampered Pilot Package provides a 30-minute flight for two in a restored open cockpit biplane, plus a massage, a Pacific Paradise or Citrus Margarita Scrub, […]