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There’s a reason you don’t see many helicopter simulators. Helicopter flight dynamics are difficult to model, and modeling a simulation that can hover is a challenge. But with it’s new VTO simulator, Redbird says it has done just that. At Sun ‘n Fun, where Redbird introduced the VTO, the company’s Roger Sharp gave AVweb a […]
Seeking to provide a flight planning app for Android users, FlightPro has launched an app it refers to as intuitive, fast, and pilot-friendly. CEO T. R. Wright described the app to AVweb’s Rick Durden in a podcast at FlightPro’s booth at Sun ‘n Fun. Duration: 5:15 File Size: 4.8 MB download here
Our weekly immersion into SocialFlightuncovered the month’s big Kahuna, Sun ‘n Fun, as well local activities including local FlyDays, an EAA chapter breakfast and a fish-fry and fly-in. We’re reporting this from under clear skies and great weather as the 40th annual Sun ‘n Fun fly-in, airshow, convention and celebration is going on in Lakeland, […]
The FAA said on Wednesday it is starting a rulemaking project that will explore whether to allow private pilots, in certain instances, to use a driver’s license instead of an FAA medical certificate.The FAA added that it is “still considering” a petition from AOPA and EAA that was submitted in March 2012, asking the FAA […]
ASA has 39 specialty training apps for pilots and dozens of aviation e-books. At Sun ‘n Fun, ASA’s Brian Snider showed AVweb some of the more popular apps. view on YouTube
At Sun ‘n Fun 2014, Hilton Software, maker of the popular WingX Pro7, showed an interface between the iPad/iPhone app and the Pebble e-Paper watch. WingX Pro7 for Pebble uses a Bluetooth connection to integrate the watch with the WingX Pro7 running on an iPad or iPhone.While the watch won’t display mapping graphics, WingX Pro7 […]
Ive attended enough shows like Sun n Fun and AirVenture to have to have inoculated myself against reading too much into trends and events that occur over the course of a week. And were but one day into Sun n Fun, with another five to go. Nonetheless, as far as new developments are concerned, I […]
At Sun ‘n Fun, Redbird is showing its sim-based Flying Challenge. You can sign up for free and compete against thousands of other pilots in sim-based flight maneuvers. Redbird’s Jeff Van West explains how the challenge works. view on YouTube
Showing off its new and developing TRACE training technology, Redbird Flight Simulations announced at Sun n Fun this week a simulator-based skill test called the Flying Challenge Cup. The challenge, which consists of three flying skills scenarios, will run through the summer and will culminate in a national, live flyoff on a stage at AirVenture […]
On a recent flight north of Florida, a Pilatus checked in with Jacksonville Centre: Pilatus:“Jack Centre, Pilatus N1234. FL 250, smooth ride, outside air temp -24 degrees Celsius.” Jacksonville Centre:“Pilatus N1234, Jacksonville Centre. Roger. Recommend not rolling down your windows.” Pilatus (after a short pause):“Say again for N1234.” Centre:“It was an attempt at a joke.” […]
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