Pilot Supplies
Article: Buyer’s Guide To Hangars, Doors And More
UV damage, bird proliferation, easy warm ups, cleanliness, weatherproof loading, privacy and security—these are on the long list of reasons why you might decide to store your airplane indoors and out of the weather.
Article: April 2010
Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication & Repair by Louis C. Dorworth, Ginger L. Gardiner and Greg M. Mellema (ASA, 2010, ISBN:...
Article: April 2010 Readback
Pilot Felix Baumgartner will attempt to become the first person to break the speed of sound with his own body.
Article: SolidFX FX10
For years, U.S. instrument pilots have had a choice between charts from the FAA’s National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO) and from Jeppesen, the overwhelming choice among commercial pilots.
Article: March 2010
FAR/AIM 2010 by the FAA (Skyhorse Publishing, 2009, ISBN: 9781602397286). As all aviators know, the skies have no room for mistakes. In this...
Article: March 2010 Readback
In April 2009, Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam unveiled its P2008 high-wing LSA, which combines an advanced carbon-fiber fuselage with a metal wing and stabilator.
Article: Spot Satellite GPS Messenger
On long cross-country flights, I always bring my Spot Personal Tracker along. On long cross-country flights,...
Article: January/February 2010 Readback
Britain’s Paul Bonhomme won the 2009 Red Bull Air Race World Championship on October 4 in Barcelona, holding off defending champion Hannes Arch of Austria.
Article: AV8OR Ace
We’ve reached the point in aviation GPS technology where we’re no longer comparing “bad” units to “good” ones. Instead, we examine a unit’s overall look and feel (i.e., its quirks, nuances and exclusive features) to see if it fits our specific needs—the...
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: 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
A Mooney Acclaim M20TN took first prize in Category C of the Ultimate Challenge Air Race, held August 15 in South Africa.
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: 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. Top Stories
Article: Qref Books & Checklists
For most general aviation pilots today, a GPS is standard equipment, whether it’s in the panel, on a yoke mount or in a flight bag as a backup device. For m...
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: August 2009 Readback
Nicolas Ivanoff of France won the second stop of the 2009 Red Bull Air Race World Championship (in San Diego, Calif.) on May 10, narrowing the distance between him and race championship leader Hannes Arch, who placed third after a bird strike cost him...
Article: July 2009 Readback
Article: Avidyne Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck
Article: June 2009 Readback
The Terrafugia Transition proof-of-concept roadable aircraft...
Article: 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...
