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Missouri Aviation Survey
From AOPA News: “The state of Missouri is asking visiting pilots and their passengers to fill out a survey as it begins work on a Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study. The report has been commissioned by the aviation section within … Continue reading
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What is aileron trim?
Here’s an interesting question that was asked on AskaCFI.com. And here’s the response: “Have you ever noticed that when you take your hand off the yoke, your plane starts to turn in one direction? Just like elevator trim, some aircraft … Continue reading
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Evolution in Simulators
Flight simulators get more advanced every day. Here’s the latest from PilotMall.com via AVweb:
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ADS-B is Hackable?
ADS-B is mandated for all aircraft starting in 2020. But here’s a troubling little tidbit from a ComputerWorld security blog that should keep people on their toes: “Here’s a few important facts: Automated Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) has no security as … Continue reading
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Lancair Goes The Distance
From EAA: “It’s been quite a long week for Bill Harrelson, EAA 257277, of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Long-distance, that is. On February 24, he flew nonstop in his modified Lancair IV (N-6ZQ) from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, to Honolulu, Hawaii, … Continue reading
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Game Update: Angle of Attack
Competition is underway for our new flying game Angle of Attack. In a little over a month of play, teams have captured 34 airports in the region. The St. Charles High Flyers have staked out an early lead. Greg H. … Continue reading
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On a Snow Day
What’s better than thinking of the Bahamas on a day like this? From AirFacts: “As suggested by John Zimmerman, I “flew my logbook” into the 80s and 90s to relive some of my trips to the Bahamas. Mentioned briefly in … Continue reading
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Impact of Sequestration
We rarely do a double post, by J. Mac McClellan gives us another gem: “What’s that old saying? Don’t tax you, don’t tax me, tax that man behind the tree. It looks like aviation is now that guy behind the … Continue reading
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The “New” Partial Panel
J. Mac McClellan tells us about the new challenges instrument pilots face: “But the new flat glass cockpits with the electronic gyros have redefined partial panel. Now, if that glass goes blank, or the non-moving electronic gyros shoot craps, we’re … Continue reading
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Fly the Hudson
Here’s a great video of a trip down the Hudson to see the Statue of Liberty with N311LS and Neil Hershman: Keep up the great videos, Neil!
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