Gear
Article: FlightPrep ChartBook
Over the years, we’ve reviewed quite a few electronic flight bags (EFBs) and other devices that have claimed to eliminate paper from the cockpit.
Article: December 2009 Readback
The EAA has announced that Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles, known for their emergency landing in the Hudson River, are the new co-chairmen of the EAA Young Eagles.
Article: Tech Talk: PilotPlates & Reader Plates
Ten years ago, I started off on my first really long cross-country trip: a two-week flying vacation from my home base in Modesto, Calif., to Parkersburg, W.V. I literally started out with a suitcase full of charts, including approach plates for the...
Article: November 2009 Readback
Mooney Wins Ultimate Challenge! TOP STORIES Mooney Wins Ultimate...
Article: Best Handheld Products!
Like many pilots, I carry a little insurance against the possibility of an alternator failure. I have a portable GPS on my Skylane’s yoke, a handheld VHF NAV/COM in a seat-back pocket and a cell phone where I can reach it.
Article: Gear Up With BrightLine Bags
If you took one look at my airport car, you’d probably conclude that I’m not the most organized person in the world. If you...
Article: Tech Talk: Beyerdynamic HS 600 DANR Headset
There still are a few older pilots who fly without headsets—and most have hearing damage as a direct result.
Article: October 2009 Readback
Diamond Aircraft has received FAA certification for its Austro Engine AE300. The jet-fuel-burning, 170 hp, turbodiesel piston engine offers single-lever thrust control and electronic engine management.
Article: 21st-Century Technology For Every Cockpit!
The world of panel-mount avionics has changed almost beyond recognition in the past 10 years, with glass panels and digital displays rapidly taking over from the “steam gauges” of the 20th century.
Article: Honeywell’s KFD 840
Eight pounds. Doesn’t sound like much. But aviators understand the significance of weight—particularly decreasing it. Eight pounds. Doesn’t sound like much....
Article: September 2009 Readback
Tour Aviation Chile guides pilots on self-fly tours in Cessna 172s and 182s throughout the scenic South American country.
Article: Headset Guide: Technology Still Rules
When I came back to aviation after a 20-year absence, one of the biggest changes was headsets.
Article: July 2009 Readback
Article: Tech Talk: Avidyne Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck
Article: June 2009 Readback
The Terrafugia Transition proof-of-concept roadable aircraft...
Article: Adaptive ANR: The New Peltor 9500 Digital Headset
Headsets are funny things. Even though there are scores of them on the market and their job is essentially the same, each headset has its own “personality” and unique feel. Among professional headsets, I’ve found that the “right” one is different for...
Article: Weather In The Cockpit
Article: May 2009 Readback
Article: April 2009 Readback
On January...
Article: Honeywell Bendix/King AV8OR
By now, almost every pilot has had some experience with a portable GPS unit, and the AV8OR does everything that you’ve come to expect from these devices, and more. Bendix/King’s new MFD integrates GPS, navigation database, graphical terrain and XM...
Article: Tech Talk: JH Audio Aerous VX-Series Headsets
Article: Garmin 696: A Giant Leap Ahead
Article: March 2009 Readback
In...
Article: Choosing Your Handheld
Article: Headset How-To
Article: January/February 2009 Readback
Article: December 2008 Readback
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety A...
Article: Flight Management Systems
Airline and bizjet pilots have been using flight management system (FMS) technology for...
Article: November 2008 Readback
Randall Fishman’s E...
Article: October 2008 Readback
On July 30, 2008, the PiperJet made its...
