Private Pilot Insider

Aviation Moving Map GPS

Tommy — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:15:36 +0000

What’s being said about the iFly 700?

Another avionics gadget generating major buzz is the iFly 700 from Adventure Pilot. What would you pay for a seven-inch touch-screen-display GPS that overlays course lines, does flight planning and presents vital navigational info—all on top of an official full-color, high-resolution FAA sectional display?

What if it also came loaded with IFR low en route charts? And gave you constantly updated airspeed, track and altitude readouts? Imagine tapping airport icons to see course lines [...]

Aviation Instrument Panel Placards

Tommy — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:33:15 +0000

The following video is a demonstration of the designing and cutting of an aviation instrument panel placard by Sean Hachem of Hawk Aviation Maintenance in Calhoun, Georgia.

The machine is now prepared. The rotor is removed and the engraver is installed and adjusted.

The placards are first designed on the computer.

Once the machine and placard design is complete the cutting begins.

Water is applied to keep both the engraver bit and the placard material cool.

The Placard lettering will be cut first.

The progress can [...]

XM satellite for the GTN650

Tommy — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 04:22:13 +0000

With an optional XM satellite receiver and subscriptions, the Garmin GTN series can display NEXRAD radar, lightning data and other aviations weather information. It can also play satellite radio stations.

For pilots who want a fully integrated solution in a small, 2.64-in.-tall package, the GTN 650 is the perfect choice. The system combines GPS, COMM and NAV functions with powerful multifunction display capabilities like high-resolution terrain mapping, graphical flight planning, satellite weather, traffic display and much more.

This is just one of [...]

Flight Control Problems

Tommy — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:31:56 +0000

The following is a post by Bob Martens of the ”Pilot Workshop tip of the week”.

You can get PilotWorkshops Tip of the Week free at http://pilotworkshop.com/tips.htm

Subscriber Question:

“What should you do if you encounter any kind of flight control problem in-flight (aileron, rudder, etc.)?” Mike R.

“Any flight control issues are VERY serious. Don’t hesitate to declare an emergency with ATC. They can help you a lot!

Ideally, they are discovered on the ground, which leads me to my first key point. [...]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Maneuvering Flight

Tommy — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:28:54 +0000

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education The Do’s and Don’ts of Maneuvering Flight

Notice Number: NOTC2999

Nearly one-third of all fatal accidents occur during maneuvering flight, in part because maneuvering at low altitude limits the amount of time a pilot has to recover. Maneuvering flight is basically any type of flying performed close to the ground — even the traffic pattern is considered maneuvering!

Do’s and Don’ts that can help keep you safe.

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Flying The Piper Arrow.

Tommy — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:27:37 +0000

I had an awesome opportunity to go flying with my long time friend Al Hillman of Hillman Motors in Winter Haven, FL. Al Hillman, a successful business man in the automotive sales industry is also a successful private pilot. Acquiring his pilot licences almost 10 years ago Al enjoys the freedom of just a short hop to the Florida Keys or even a little east to the Bahamas.

Thank you for watching as Al and I enjoyed a short afternoon flight [...]

SouthWest Airlines Pre-Flight Passenger Brief.

Tommy — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:30:59 +0000

I think I going to hire this guy to do the pre-flight passenger briefing on our airplane.

IFly 700 GPS Customer Review

Tommy — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:34:36 +0000

The iFly 700™ by Adventure Pilot ™ is the most affordable, 7´´touch screen moving-map GPS. Designed for private pilots, by private pilots; the new iFly 700™ GPS is the perfect combination of affordability, capability, and usability. You can never be too safe in the air and the IFly 700 GPS is a must have tool to keep you flying. Click HERE and purchase your very own IFly 700 GPS. Ordering is easy and shipping is quick. Also check out the additional [...]

Too young or Too old?

Tommy — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:34:27 +0000

This week I have been at the hospital with my ageing father whom is having a rough time with his health. I was called very early now 5 days ago and had to rush to his bed side. I am very pleased however to be able to announce that today his condition is improving rather quickly. As I and some other family members sat, waiting for results we could not help but noticed how young most all of the medical staff appeared to be. I’m [...]

IFly 700 GPS

Tommy — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:00:13 +0000

Private Pilot Insider is happy to announce that we are now offering the IFly 700 GPS for sale online at www.ifly700.com The best mobile aviation GPS around. All touch screen over laid on FAA sectional maps.