Flight Planning

OpenAirplane, a network of aircraft rental outlets with a common database of renting pilots, has more than doubled in size in a month. AVweb’s Russ Niles spoke with OpenAirplane co-founder Rod Rakic. Duration: File Size: download here

Whats ahead for tablet apps? For the short term, look for yet more features, improved operational interfaces and more capability, especially with regard to getting weather. Longer term, however, the big thing will be connectivity with all sorts of devices in the cockpit, including certified panel-mount boxes. That was one conclusion of a wide-ranging discussion […]

Mike Blyth of Airplane Factory flew one leg of 14 hours over open water with his son in the Rotax-powered kitbuilt Sling4 four-seat light airplane to arrive at the showgrounds of AirVenture Oshkosh 2013. view on YouTube

At AirVenture, Jeppesen has introduced a new app that runs a little against the trend in app development in general and frankly, Im happy to see it. As described in this video, the app is called Mobile FliteDeck VFR and its aimed specifically at VFR-only pilots. And given the way flying habits may be changing-less […]

Whilst flying back from Belfast to Blackpool in the U.K. several years ago, I heard a GA pilot behind me cleared for take-off by the tower. The tower then reminded him of the local noise regulations. The pilot replied that he understood and added helpfully that he would only be using one engine in this […]

At AirVenture 2013, Hilton Software introduced the latest version of its popular WingX Pro 7 navigation app. In this AVWeb Product Minute, Hilton Goldstein gives us a tour of the new features. view on YouTube

Garmin brought their new GTR200 communications radio to AirVenture 2013. In this AVweb Product Minute video, Garmin’s Jim Alpiser gives a tour of the product that’s designed for LSA and experimental aircraft. view on YouTube

MyGoFlight brought the new Sight Line remote iPad displays to AirVenture 2013. MyGoFlight’s Charlie Schneider gives an overview of the product to AVweb’s Larry Anglisano. view on YouTube

At AirVenture 2013, Bendix/King released the fourth major upgrade of its popular myWingman navigation app. In this AVweb Product Minute, Bendix/King’s Roger Jollis offers a video summary of the new version’s major features, including revised operational interface, terrain warnings, and support for major ADS-B/AHRS products such as Clarity, Dual XGPS, and iLevil. view on YouTube

An AA jet landed in ORD in the early morning before the beginning of a typical busy day. Expecting the usual complex taxi instructions, they instead had the following exchange: American 123:“Morning, O’Hare Ground. American 123 clearing 32 left for K8.” O’Hare Ground Control:“American 327, O’Hare Ground. Good morning. Taxi to the gate.” [Long pause.] […]