Sporty’s updated E6B includes 22 aviation functions, 20 conversions, a clock/timer feature and a weight & balance calculator.
Pilots
Pilot ranked as one of Top 100 Best Jobs of 2021
U.S. News places pilots’ median salary at $121,430, ranking the profession #14 in its Best Paying Jobs list.
It could happen to anybody…
“We all want to know, as pilots, what happened in an accident. Sadly, you want to learn from what they did. We need to at least not let them die in vain, to learn from what happened to them so that this will not happen to anybody else.”
Getting the lead out of avgas will require a concerted effort among pilots, FAA, fuel providers, and more
It’s going to take a concerted effort from everyone — from the FAA to general aviation pilots — to reduce lead emissions from avgas-burning airplanes.
FAA releases warnings for GA pilots flying near Super Bowl LV
Special air traffic procedure will be in effect Feb. 3-9 for several airports in the Tampa Bay area.
Flight Outfitters introduces Seaplane Duffels
The waterproof Seaplane Duffel is the first release in the company’s new Seaplane line.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise on top
David St. George submitted this photo and note: “The beauty only pilots enjoy — sunrise on top of a deck of nasty weather!”
Call for entries: Writing Prize for Young Pilots
The winner of the Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots will receive $2,500.
Tips & tricks from our readers
Tips from our readers on everything from hand propping your airplane to fuel efficiency and the importance of the flare.