From the beginning, aircraft owners lost their minds over the idea that mandate-compliant ADS-B Out equipment might be used for more than just better traffic separation. Collecting usage fees were among the obvious concerns and a deeper dive into the data that’s actually being transmitted from both 1090ES transponders and UAT (Universal Access Transceiver) transmitters […]
In an insurance market that’s pushing older pilots out of complex airplanes, a worthy alternative to hanging up the wings for good could be stepping down into the world of Light Sport Aircraft.
Six-year life-limited components, the pyrotechnic line cutter replacement is a straightforward task, but bring it to the pros.
You thought you thought of everything when designing your new panel—until you had a total electrical and comm failure.
So far the FAA has been lenient in enforcing ADS-B Out equipment failures for aircraft flying in ADS-B mandated airspace, but there are signs that a crackdown is coming. In this video, Larry Anglisano and Sy Pinkert talk about what you need to do if the FAA puts your aircraft on the No Services list […]
Hats off to the FAA for finally suggesting that all airplanes be equipped with angle of attack systems. The agency recently published a special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) recommending that AoA systems become standard equipment in new airplanes and retrofitted in existing ones. As background in the bulletin, the FAA calls attention to the 2009 […]
The Aperture fuses video, ADS-B data and
real-time ATC and aircraft audio/speech recognition with artificial intelligence for better traffic awareness.
They kill system performance, spread corrosion and cost a lot of time and money to replace.
A handheld mobile sim that interfaces with the Sporty’s Learn To Fly training course lets you practice maneuvers with a tablet/EFB.
It’s only an RV-12—a little ELSA with 100 HP. A modern trainer. Years in the making, our early-gen 12 kit project is almost ready to fly and I’m already getting stomach cramps from the fear of ham-fisting the little bird around the local patch—free entertainment for the tower cab. Seriously, I’ve flown the little RV-12 […]
Joining long proven models from Sporty’s and Flight Outfitters, the MGF Commuter and ASA Crew Trip Bag have useful features and high build quality.
Of course a nose-to-tail refurbishment of a classic Beech Bonanza includes the latest avionics, but a good shop and panel planning software make it easier.
