Anthony On Aviation: March 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Fwd: "New AC: How to Stay Safe in Unfamiliar Aircraft"

	FAA Safety Team \| Safer Skies Through Education
New AC: How to Stay Safe in Unfamiliar Aircraft Notice Number: NOTC2890 New AC Advises Pilots on How to Stay Safe in Unfamiliar Aircraft Experimental airplane flights represent only a small component of total general aviation (GA) flights in the United States. However, a significant number of GA fatal accidents occur in them. Many of those accidents take place when experienced pilots first fly an unfamiliar aircraft, especially when they are the second owner or pilot of an experimental amateur built aircraft. Data also shows that fatal accidents often occur when pilots with little experience in a particular type of aircraft fly in challenging conditions, such as poor weather. A new Advisory Circular (AC 90-109, Airmen Transition to Experimental or Unfamiliar Airplanes) advises that all pilots should consider the first flight in any particular experimental airplane a test flight. It also urges pilots to review the hazards and risks outlined in the AC and complete the recommended training. AC 90-109 provides information and guidance to owners and pilots of experimental airplanes and to flight instructors who teach in them. The Federal Aviation Administration worked with the GA community, including the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), to develop the recommendations in the AC. It complements AC 90-89A, Amateur-Built Aircraft and Ultralight Flight Testing Handbook, which addresses the testing of newly-built experimental airplanes. This AC is part of the FAA's focus on reducing general aviation accidents by using a non-regulatory, proactive strategy to get results. The agency's goal is to reduce the GA fatal accident rate per 100,000 flight hours by 10 percent by 2018. This notice is being sent to you because you selected "General Information" in your preferences on FAASafety.gov. If you wish to adjust your selections, log into https://www.faasafety.gov/Users/pub/preferences.aspx where you can update your preferences.
Over 136,600 pilots earned WINGS credits last year. Will you, this year?

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The Elektra One electric airplane » Coolest Gadgets

http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20110330/elektra-electric-airplane/

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a robot bird (w/ video)

http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-03-bird-plane-robot-video.html

Flyet snurret rundt på glattisen i Bodø

http://www.vgtv.no/?id=37621

Quadrotor Drones Can Juggle Balls with Each Other and we are so in trouble.

http://gizmodo.com/#!5786711/quadrotor-drones-can-juggle-balls-with-each-other

Sunday, March 27, 2011

FAA Installs 150th Alaska Weather Camera To Promote Safer Skies

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=ead15e79-d68f-4a93-b5d7-1dd89df02151

Thursday, March 24, 2011

AVweb Insider Blog: "I'm Sorry, Dave; I'm Afraid I Can't Do That"

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/AVwebInsiderBlog_TalkingAvionics_Garmin_GNT650_GNT750_204313-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

NTSB probing sleeping air traffic supervisor - Topix

http://www.topix.com/us/faa/2011/03/ntsb-probing-sleeping-air-traffic-supervisor

CFI of the year.

http://www.alabamaaviator.com/news.asp?record_no=21103

Video: Garmin GTN Flight Trial

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/ExclusiveVideo_AEA2011_GarminGTNFlightTrial_204310-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Fwd: Cullman Squadron Civil Air Patrol

Thank each one of you for attending the meeting last Thursday.

UNTIL we have an active group of SENIOR members. We will continue meeting at the HANCEVILLE WELLNESS CENTER on Commercial Street just across from Hanceville School. We meet weekly at 6:00 – 8:00 PM. I will be there weekly to review applications and meet with anyone considering membership, while 2^nd Lt Maddux meets with our Cadets. Any of you are welcome to come visit with us there, before and after joining.

My contact information is:

Capt Harvey Yarborough, CAP

PilotDad10@gmail.com

Cell 205-612-6663]

Additional information can be found at:

Civil Air Patrol

http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

Alabama Wing of the Civil Air Patrol

http://alwg.cap.gov/

Once we have an active group of Senior members, I would like to work toward moving the meeting place to the Cullman Airport FBO. Seniors usually meet twice per month; but we can work on those details when we have a group established.

I realize a few of you were not able to attend; but I have included you so you will be informed.

Thank you for expressing interest in the Civil Air Patrol. It is not for everyone. The great part of it is that you can choose your level of involvement. It is a perfect place to share your love for aviation with others, and your concern for the community in several ways.

As you move forward with your application for membership, remember that your application must have all FOUR of these things: The application itself, ALL applications must have Commander's signature, (senior applications must have two fingerprint cards, and your check for $62); or (cadet applications must have a check for $31, and a parent's signature.) Cadet applications take a couple days to be approved. Senior applications take a couple weeks to be approved.

I tried to cover all the details at our meeting; but it was a lot to cover.

CADETS: IF an individual joins BEORE their 18^th birthday, they must join as a Cadet member and CAN stay a Cadet to age 21; BUT they may revert to Senior member status at any time after the 18^th birthday. So you Cadets that are more interested in flying than in the "Cadet program" could participate as a Cadet until you have your Private Pilot License, then revert to Senior member status rather than continuing as a Cadet. (I hope that makes sense.)

FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS: I did not answer many of your questions at the meeting. I do not expect you to wear administrative hats within the squadron, as you will likely be committed to check-pilot and training roles. We may want to have another meeting with just you folds and bring in the Standards-Evaluation Officer for the wing to help explain what is involved with getting ? restoring your check-pilot status. If you would like to do that, email me with interest and best time to meet.

Note my new email address:

PilotDad10@Gmail.com

Harvey Yarborough

6645 County Road 223

Hanceville, AL 35077

Cell: 205-612-6663

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Women in Aviation, International 2011 Scholarships Total Nearly $700,000

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=bbe066b9-d1bf-4895-b85c-81c89e3b2c5f

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

FAA Updates "Through-The-Fence" Policy

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/FAAUpdatesThroughTheFencePolicy_204297-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Robot Helicopters Could Be Headed for Japan.

http://planenews.com/archives/17583?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+planenews+%28Planenews+Aviation+News%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

As Many As 4500 'Pilots' Under Investigation In Delhi

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=5344b71e-7180-4502-863d-d57133b42fc3

Monday, March 21, 2011

Recently Published Rulemaking Documents

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/recently_published/

Bad Elf | Bad Elf GPS for iPod touch, iPhone, & iPad

http://bad-elf.com/products/gps/

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Official FAA cockpit recordings of pilot UFO sightings

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4398747992022736462#

Friday, March 18, 2011

Tokyo Passengers Set Off Radiation Detectors at O’Hare. |

http://planenews.com/archives/17520?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+planenews+%28Planenews+Aviation+News%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

WingX Pro7 Version 5 Approved For Multiple Mobile Devices

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=ab83aa10-4d2e-4be1-ba30-694d731e2fc4

Federal Agencies Scramble to Protect U.S. Citizens From Radiation - FoxNews.com

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/03/17/federal-agencies-scramble-protect-citizens-radiation/

Sportscaster Says He Was Fired For Anti-Airline Tweets

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=22a542ef-8090-4240-af07-6b0c798c6e8b

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Fwd: "DEADLINE REMINDER– Expiration of Aircraft Registration Certificates"

	FAA Safety Team \| Safer Skies Through Education
DEADLINE REMINDER– Expiration of Aircraft Registration Certificates Notice Number: NOTC2866 This is a reminder about the re-registration of aircraft; the first group of registration certificates will expire on March 31, 2011. You are encouraged to conduct this re-registration process as soon as possible and not get caught in a backlog of the re-registration process. Any applications that were received within the original three (3) month window should be processed in a timely manner. The FAA Aircraft Registry anticipated a workload increase and designed a process to help alleviate any delays. Any applications submitted after the 3 month window closes will be processed as soon as possible, but may not be completed before the certificate expires. Of course, there is not a violation of the regulations if you simply do not re-register your aircraft. However, in the event you did not complete this process within the prescribed timeframe, please use good decision-making skills. Operation of an aircraft with an expired certificate is a violation of the regulations. To expedite this process, you are encouraged to utilize the on-line process. Please visit the following URL for more information. http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/ Frequently asked questions are located at http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/reregistration_faq/ This notice is being sent to you because you selected "General Information" in your preferences on FAASafety.gov. If you wish to adjust your selections, log into https://www.faasafety.gov/Users/pub/preferences.aspx where you can update your preferences.
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ADS - B- Videos

http://www.aero-tv.net/index.cfm?videoid=6e156497-b945-4697-83be-87e60d9f6bb2

Cleveland College Partners With Hemlock Films To Produce Aviation Show

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=7013fc25-9ecc-470f-9b17-c6cb924c46e8

FAA Proposes Safety Upgrades - CBS News Video

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6937102n

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

U.S. Drones Are Now Sniffing Mexican Drugs |

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/03/u-s-drones-are-now-sniffing-mexican-drugs/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

New book released by local pilot Billy Singleton

http://www.alabamaaviator.com/news.asp?record_no=21051

Sunday, March 13, 2011

skychatter

http://www.skychatter.com/

FAA Lifts Ban on Antidepressants - ABC News

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/faa-lifts-ban-antidepressants-10268066

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Land-based precision approach system program resumes

http://www.afmc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123246189

Accident occurred Sunday, February 27, 2011 in Auburn, AL

http://www.aviationfeeds.com/feeds/accident.py?ev_id=20110227X61049&key=1

1 Killed in Plane Crash in Middle Tennessee|Memphis News,

http://www.abc24.com/content/regional/story/1-Killed-in-Plane-Crash-in-Middle-Tennessee/HGin1oKs8kmJskbSyd-KZg.cspx

Friday, March 11, 2011

Audio released of pilot's emergency landing on Route 80

http://www.northjersey.com/news/031011_Audio_released_of_pilots_emergency_landing_on_Route_80.html

Alabama Aviator - Alabama Airports - Flight Schools in Alabama and Aircraft Rentals - News

http://www.alabamaaviator.com/news.asp?record_no=21044

YouTube - Listen Up, Read Back, Fly Right - FAA Safety Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQH-RyJbGuM

Fwd: "FAAST Blast" - FAASafety.gov


Notice Number: NOTC2855 *FAAST Blast — Week of March 07-11, 2011* *Biweekly* FAA Safety Briefing News Update *Safety Standdown Web Site Is Live* Experience Safety Standdown at Sun 'n Fun—even if you can't be there in person. The FAASTeam launched its new Safety Standdown Web site at www.FAASafety.gov/Standdown. FAA Administrator Randy Babbit introduces this new GA safety tool, which provides news and updates, FAA Safety Briefing features, and video introductions to the four Standdown themes: positive flight attitude, going beyond preflight, en route cruise, and maneuvering flight. You can also find Safety Standdown events in your area by searching the seminar map at the bottom of the page. Local Standdown events, which will be held around the country throughout April, are still being finalized. Check the Standdown Web site often for new seminars and other useful safety information. *FAA Meets With Helicopter Community at Heli-Expo* FAA representatives outlined budget challenges and thanked aviation community partners for collaborating with the agency to improve safety in a Meet the Regulators panel at Heli-Expo 2011, which wrapped up this week in Orlando, Fla. Panelists at the March 8 event, led by FAA Flight Standards Service Acting Director John McGraw, answered audience questions on public aircraft operations, proposed rulemaking on air ambulance and commercial aircraft operations (also known as the "HEMS rule"), and plans to update the night vision goggles policy. Check http://www.rotor.com/ for more coverage on the annual Helicopter Association International's (HAI) Heli-Expo. *March/April Issue of FAA Safety Briefing Now Available* The new issue of FAA Safety Briefing, available on the FAA Web site at http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/, supports the great safety outreach efforts the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is doing with its 2^nd Annual Safety Standdown. The main Standdown event is on April 2 in Lakeland, Fla., in conjunction with the 2011 Sun 'n Fun International Fly-In and Expo. Also, FAASTeam members around the country are holding more than 90 local Standdown events. The articles in the March/April 2011 FAA Safety Briefing complement the four Standdown themes, which have been identified as areas where training and focus can improve general aviation safety. There is also an article on aircraft maintenance records that explains how some additional logbook know-how can help pilots and mechanics ensure their aircraft complies with all relevant regulations and airworthiness requirements. Produced by the FAA Safety Briefing editors,http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/ Address questions or comments to: SafetyBriefing@faa.gov. Follow us on Twitter @FAASafetyBrief or www.twitter.com/FAASafetyBrief This notice is being sent to you because you selected "General Information" in your preferences on FAASafety.gov. If you wish to adjust your selections, log into https://www.faasafety.gov/Users/pub/preferences.aspx where you can update your preferences.
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Thursday, March 10, 2011

TSA Never Tested Full-Body Scans For Mass Transit, Except When It Did - Andy Greenberg - The Firewall - Forbes

http://blogs.forbes.com/andygreenberg/2011/03/09/tsa-never-tested-full-body-scans-for-mass-transit-except-when-it-did/

Paper Plane Project: Learn How To Make Paper Planes (iPad)

http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/paper-plane-project-learn-paper-planes-ipad/

Wi-Fi proven to interfere with aircraft

http://www.zdnet.com.au/wi-fi-proven-to-interfere-with-aircraft-339311113.htm

Video: World's Fastest Helicopter Pilot

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/ExclusiveVideo_HeliExpo2011_KevinBredenbeck_WorldsFastestHelicopterPilot_204242-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Southern Museum Of Flight inducts Billy Singleton

http://www.alabamaaviator.com/news.asp?record_no=21030

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Mosquito Personal Helicopter - Videos

http://www.aero-tv.net/index.cfm?videoid=03bbb644-d3da-4e96-a95c-a39e26934320

GPS and Cellphone Jamming.pdf

http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2011/db0209/DOC-304575A1.pdf

eLoran | Research and Radionavigation

http://www.gla-rrnav.org/radionavigation/eloran/index.html

GPS chaos: How a $30 box can jam your life

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20202-gps-chaos-how-a-30-box-can-jam-your-life.html?full=true

An Affordable Single-Seat Helicopter

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=8bfa9e15-7df7-4c68-86e4-b69b78e596bb

Jeppesen Jumps on the Wagon

http://aviationmentor.blogspot.com/2011/03/jeppesen-jumps-on-wagon.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AviationMentor+%28Aviation+Mentor%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Magnetic north shifting by 40 miles a year, might signal pole reversal

http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/climate-weather/stories/magnetic-north-shifting-by-40-miles-a-year-might-signal-pole-r

Fwd: Close Calls: Lessons Learned - FAASafety.gov

	FAA Safety Team \| Safer Skies Through Education
You have asked us to notify you when a seminar is scheduled that meets your criteria. The following seminar may be of interest to you: "Close Calls: Lessons Learned" Topic: Close Calls: Lessons Learned On Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM Location: Southern Museum of Flight 4343 73rd Street North Birmingham, AL 35206 Select Number: NR0335403 Description: All of us have made mistakes, some more serious than others. The key is learning from those mistakes. Close Calls: Lessons Learned is a new seminar from the Air Safety Institute featuring real pilots telling their real stories. You'll see a CFI and his student tell the story of losing a prop in flight. A Bonanza pilot talks of surviving a crash in Oregon. Plus a few other harrowing stories. You will not want to miss this seminar. To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here. The sponsor for this seminar is: FAASTeam The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 1.00 Click here to view the WINGS help page
Over 136,600 pilots earned WINGS credits last year. Will you, this year?

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Monday, March 7, 2011

New Police Helicopter Video from September 11 Attack Released

http://gizmodo.com/#!5778734/new-video-from-september-11-attack-released

Employer Job Information Form

Form Results for Employer Job Information Form 3/2/2011 11:15:19 AM

Field	Response
Company	Alabama Aircraft Ind. Com
Contact	Pam Gillard
Address	1943 No. 50th St.
PO_Box
City	Birmingham
State	Al
Zip	35094
Telephone	205-510-4812a
FAX	205-510-5047The
email	Pam.Gilllard@alabamaaircraft.c
Website	www.alabamaaircraft.com
Job_Title	Mechanical Drafter -CAD
Number_job_openings	1
Part_Full_Summer	Part_time
Job_description	prepare drawing in compliance if with procedures using CAD software
Salary
Special_requirements	if if 2 years experience preferably aviationthey
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Video: A Look Inside the Cessna Factory

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/CessnaAircraft_FactoryInsideLook_IndependenceKansas_204216-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Video: Bell 407AH Helicopter Unveiled

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/ExclusiveVideo_HeliExpo2011_BellHelicopter407AH_AttackHelicopter_204224-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Aviation Hiring Rebounding

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/HeliExpo2011_AviationHiringRebounding_204222-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Alabama Aviator - Alabama Airports - Flight Schools in Alabama and Aircraft Rentals - News

http://www.alabamaaviator.com/news.asp?record_no=21006

Alabama Aviator - Alabama Airports - Flight Schools in Alabama and Aircraft Rentals - News

http://www.alabamaaviator.com/news.asp?record_no=21004

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Navy Flight Student Crash: Dramatic Footage

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c9a_1299297460

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Air traffic as seen by the FAA

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9ljw8_air-traffic-as-seen-by-the-faa_tech

Sanders Aviation

http://www.sandersaviation.com/checklist.htm

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Amelia Earhart: Slide Show : Discovery News

http://news.discovery.com/history/amelia-earhart.html

YouTube - Finding Amelia Earhart

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZDWOqPZ23A&feature=player_embedded

Space Station

Someone remind me when we get to class and we may be able to see it at 7:29.

Space Station

Look at what happened from 1998 until 2008. In just ten years it has grown and grown. Watch the pieces come together as they are sent up from Earth. This is the International Space Station (ISS) Assembly diagram, piece by piece.

click here

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Fwd: ForeFlight HD 3.9 with TrueTaxi, TruePlates and Brightness Controls

www.ForeFlight.com

Greetings, Pilot!

The first time you see your aircraft position on a taxi diagram or approach plate inside ForeFlight, you will crack a smile a mile wide.

If you've never experienced the joy that comes from a capability like this - it's time. Allow us to introduce you to ForeFlight 3.9 with TrueTaxi™ and TruePlates™, made possible by our license to Seattle Avionics' ChartData technology.

TrueTaxi™ and TruePlates™ were painstakingly crafted to be the best-of-breed geo-referenced taxi diagram and plate solution for iPad and iPhone. This capability is included as part of our newest plan, ForeFlight Pro - an affordable upgrade from ForeFlight HD.
We're also proud to announce full support for iPad 2, which is available on March 11. Read on to learn more about 3.9, ForeFlight Pro, our support for external iPad GPS receivers, and our favorite iPad gear.

If you're attending Sun 'n Fun 2011, make sure to stop by the ForeFlight Booth in Hangar E and say hi!

The ForeFlight Team

ForeFlight 3.9 with TrueTaxi™, TruePlates™ and Brightness!

ForeFlight Mobile HD 3.9 is a huge update with enhancements to help improve situational awareness. New features include:

Add geo-referencing data to plates and taxi diagrams with ForeFlight Pro. Your aircraft's location appears directly on the plate with a blue, pulsating icon.

Blue box overlaid on the plate to indicate geo-referenced area.

GPS HUD on Plate viewer with groundspeed, track, and GPS readouts.

Brightness adjustment with further dimming for night ops.

GPS HUD on iPhone Maps view.

Aircraft editing on iPad.

In-app settings.

To enable TrueTaxi™ and TruePlates™, you need to purchase a ForeFlight Pro plan. Existing customers upgrading to Pro will have any remaining time under their current subscription pro-rated and credited towards the purchase of ForeFlight Pro. Click here to upgrade.

New users can purchase the Pro package online for $149.99/year. This includes the traditional ForeFlight HD subscription, plus the new geo-referenced features for approaches and taxi diagrams.

We're still offering the same base subscription for $74.99/year with all of the features you expect: bulk downloads, NACO plates, moving map, geo-referenced VFR sectionals, geo-referenced IFR enroute charts, radar, satellite, and more. Upgrading is optional. You can upgrade at any time to the Pro plan in order to see your aircraft overlaid on approach plates and taxi diagrams.

Read our blog post for full details and release notes of v3.9. We have also created a new FAQ specifically for questions about TrueTaxi™, TruePlates™, and geo-referencing. Geo-referenced plates and diagrams are not a replacement for your aircraft's avionics.

Video Walkthrough of 3.9
See 3.9 in action with this quick video demonstration.

Watch as Jason shows off geo-referenced plates, brightness controls, aircraft management, and in-app settings.

New Pilot's Guide for 3.9

We updated the user manual to cover changes in 3.9. Please download it today to learn important tips and features for flying safely with ForeFlight.

Flight Departments Adopt ForeFlight

Over 35 flight departments have adopted ForeFlight HD. From charter operators to Fortune 50 flight departments, ForeFlight's ease of use and legendary support are becoming the new industry standard.

Sign up today in minutes - no quotes, no purchase orders, and a solution that's 1/10th the cost of alternatives.

GPS Receivers and Gear

We're delighted to announce support for external GPS receivers for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

Our favorite is Bad Elf GPS, a small, directly attached GPS receiver. Bad Elf avoids the need for charging a separate device while providing high quality GPS fixes for ForeFlight.

We're always looking for new gear to recommend. If you'd like us to kick the tires on something, send us an email. Right now we're testing kneeboards from Sporty's, MyGoFlight,and iPro Aviator.

Gone Zulu!

Our old headsets were dying, so we were in the market for something new. We had a chance to demo Lightspeed Zulus, and as soon as we paired the headsets with our iPhones, we were hooked. Now the whole team flys Zulu!

Order a Lightspeed Zulu today at Amazon or Sporty's.

The Lightspeed folks also give back to aviation through the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation, which is uniquely funded through product sales only - no personal or corporate donations. A portion of the dollars spent on Zulus get circulated back into the aviation community. Good stuff.

ForeFlight Announces Support for iPad 2

We're happy to announce full support for iPad 2, available for purchase on March 11. Expect the same great ForeFlight Mobile experience - only faster! iPad 2 is 33% thinner and up to 2x faster than the current model.

If you buy a new iPad, make sure to sign into your ForeFlight Account the first time you run the app and your subscription will transfer over. Your ForeFlight HD and ForeFlight Pro licenses allow you to run the app on 1 iPad and 1 iPhone.

Meet Us at Sun 'n Fun!

We'll be exhibiting at Sun 'n Fun from Mar 29 to Apr 3. Look for us near the entrance of Hangar E in Booth 30. Stop by and say hi!

ForeFlight is Hiring

We're looking for a pilot to join our Texas-based customer support team. You'll provide fast, helpful emails to ForeFlight users around the world. This is a part-time position for weekend support on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Read the job posting for more information and details on how to apply. You can work remotely, although Texas-based pilots are preferred.

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