Garmin has added new features to the Garmin Pilot app, including the ability to generate a graphical weather briefing from Leidos Flight Service, plus graphical NAVAID NOTAMs to depict when a NAVAID has limitations or is out of service.
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A Culver Cadet family
Culver Cadets have been a part of the Rezich family since 1940. Their newest Cadet took top honors at the 2020 Antique Airfield Association’s fly-in in Blakesburg, Iowa.
Go flying, get free ForeFlight gear
Pilots who fly into certain FBOs across the south during the month of April will be able to pick up free ForeFlight gear and also be entered for a chance to win a monthly and a grand prize.
COVID hits pilots where it hurts — in their salaries
Pilots have great earning potential over their careers, but the pandemic has slowed that salary growth, according to a new study.
Picture of the Day: Cloud surfing
Chris Dyer submitted this photo and note: “Climbing to altitude, dad and I paused for a moment to do some cloud surfing and mark the occasion with this photo on a recent early morning flight in a Mooney.”
Everybody has a story
Everybody has a story. Write yours. If not for the wider world, at least to inform future generations of your own family about who you were and what you did while you were here.
Three pilots, 12,000 passengers
Volunteer pilots flew close to 12,000 endangered white abalone to their new home in Southern California. The abalone will eventually be released in the waters off Southern California.
Foldable electric bike for general aviation debuts
The patent-pending design allows the full-size electric bike to stow in a plane’s cargo hold or back seat, offering reliable ground transportation and recreation, according to company officials.
Newest vaccine approved for pilots
Pilots who get the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine must wait 48 hour before flying.