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The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way. – Bertrand Russell That which is legal is not always safe, and that which is safe is not always legal. – John Deakin These two quotes are most appropriate when talking about traffic pattern entries. What IS […]

Vancouver, British Columbia – May 20, 2014 – 123west Software Inc. is pleased to announce the version 3.0 release of its popular aviation app, Naviator, for Android devices. Naviator 3.0 introduces two major features: 3D synthetic vision and obstacle/tower alerts. The 3D synthetic vision feature builds on Naviator’s existing 2D terrain warnings to present a […]

Confession is good for the soul but can be embarrassing. Here, now, the unscientific tabulation of readers’ responses to “Brainteasers” quiz 194‘s question, “How did you screw up your checkride?” Before pointing snarky fingers, I’ll confess that my Private pilot checkride performance 40 years ago was lame. I remember the examiner snarling, “I don’t want […]

Jeppesen has brought back its Chart Clinic educational program with a modern twist. Jeppesen’s Reggie Arsenault talks about the integration of its apps for IFR and VFR charts into the new series of Chart Clinics. view on YouTube

The Federal Aviation Administration has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM – PDF), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Associations 62nd annual fly-in convention July 28-Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The NOTAM, which is in effect July 25-Aug. 4, outlines procedures for the many types […]

Vanderbilt LifeFlight is applauding the new rules issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that will have a dramatic impact for all air ambulance operators and make the industry much safer. Stricter flight rules and procedures, improved communications, enhanced training and additional on-board safety equipment are some of the newly added […]

Of all the shows I attend, Aero is the only one that I wish would run a day longer. That there was so much to see at this show that I was aware of but simply couldnt carve the time to explore makes me wonder what I completely missed. Next stop AirVenture, I guess. But […]

The president of the Civil Aviation Medical Association, the group that represents aviation medical examiners (AMEs), says doing away with the third class medical is a threat to public safety. Dr. Mark Eidson has written members of Congress urging them to vote against bills in front of both houses that would eliminate the third class […]

Glasair brought a mockup of its new Merlin LSA to Sun ‘n Fun this week, along with the first Sportsman diesel. The diesel airplane features a 155-hp Centurion 2.0s engine, a Hartzel Bantam three-blade propeller and VFR glass panel avionics. “This is a major step for Glasair Aviation, and we believe the market will readily […]

At Sun ‘n Fun 2014 in Lakeland, Fla., Garmin introduced the next-generation glass cockpit for LSA applications, the G3X Touch. The G3X Touch, which is available in up to a three-screen configuration, has high-resolution10.6-inch flight displays with split-screen functionality and a host of advanced interface options.The display bezel contains four dedicated buttons and two rotary […]