The 2019 edition of Sporty’s Learn to Fly and Instrument Rating courses include a new Android app, new test prep tools, and integration with CloudAhoy.
Pilots
The ability to fly is priceless
Learning to fly is expensive, but the value is too high to be measured in dollars.
Pilots and medications
As part of its “Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents” initiative, the FAA routinely issues “best practices” for pilots. The latest is all about pilots and medication, both prescribed and over the counter. It begins: “Medicine, whether it’s prescribed or bought over-the-counter, is designed to solve a problem. However, used incorrectly, medicine may create […]
Sterile cockpit procedures
Something for all pilots to consider: 86% of all sterile cockpit violation incidents could have resulted in an near mid-air collision (NMAC).
Jan Johnson’s flying ambulance
Warbird pilot Jan Johnson showed off her 1945 Vultee Stinson L-5/G Sentinel at EAA AirVenture 2018.
Picture of the Day: A beautiful day for a checkride
Jim McCloud submitted the following photo and note: “What a beautiful day for a checkride! Steven Malvey and examiner Jim Hinson taxi out for a checkride in Angels Camp, California.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for […]
GA steps up in wake of Hurricane Florence
GA stepped up in the wake of Hurricane Florence, delivering relief supplies to areas hard-hit by the storm and its massive flooding.
DroidEFB adds QuickWeather and integration with AOPA Flight Planner
The latest version of DroidEFB includes the add-on Quickweather for free, as well as integration with the AOPA Flight Planner.
Holding Pattern app updated
The Holding Pattern Computer app calculates holding pattern outbound heading and time, reducing pilot workload.