Pilot 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: The LSA Glass Menagerie
Once upon a time, intrepid pilots rapped with their oil-stained, gloved knuckles on balky steam gauges; needles quivered unstuck, and all was right across the skies. ...
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: Sept-Oct 2009 On The Radar
Avidyne’s Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck has been selected by Lancair International of Redmond, Ore., as an option for the Lancair Evolution aircraft.
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: 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: June 2009 Readback
The Terrafugia Transition proof-of-concept roadable aircraft...
Article: May 2009 Readback
Article: April 2009 Readback
On January...
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: Tech Talk: Garmin G600 Glass Panel
Article: November 2008 Readback
Randall Fishman’s E...
Article: Tech Talk: Spot Satellite Personal Tracker
Article: Top New Products
Article: October 2008 Readback
On July 30, 2008, the PiperJet made its...
Article: Control Vision Anywhere Map XP & ATC
For years now, Control...
Article: Analyze This
No matter how modern an airplane’s engines and...
Article: Sept-Oct 2008 On The Radar
Article: September 2008 Readback
When Vern Raburn...
