Utilizing data from Sentry and Sentry Plus devices, this new layer in the ForeFlight Mobile app displays the measured intensity of turbulence at multiple altitudes, making it easy to find the smoothest altitude along your route. Individual turbulence reports are displayed as colored dots on the Maps tab in ForeFlight: gray to indicate smooth air,…
The Radar (Lowest-Tilt) layer only depicts radar returns obtained at the lowest angle of the radar’s sweep, which better correspond to where precipitation is reaching the ground in the form of rain or snow. The new layer benefits from significantly reduced latency of six minutes or less and also provides enhanced spatial resolution, although the…
Roger Woolsey became an entrepreneur in the aviation world while still a teenager. That early success – and his knack for tackling problems that needed solutions – propelled him to broaden his reach, from a pilot-for-hire to an air carrier, an air medical service provider, an FBO owner, FBO franchisee and eventually an FBO franchisor.…
Mental Health FAA Committee Releases Recommendation Report The Mental Health & Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) recently released their Recommendation Report. The ARC was formed in December 2023 to mitigate potential aviation safety risks due to mental health. The ARC provided a forum for the U.S. aviation community to discuss the barriers preventing…
A healthy 35-year-old man, who is also a pilot, was found to have high blood pressure at a recent physical. He has no symptoms, and his blood pressure is now controlled with medication. How does the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) deal with this issue? Your blood pressure measurement consists of two numbers – systolic and diastolic…
It’s going to do it anyway, right? Since the feathering springs and blade counterweights are always trying to move the propeller blades to high pitch – and the extreme of high pitch is the feathered position – and propeller oil pressure is what prevents the springs and counterweights from succeeding in their job, then as…
In 1945, Beech Aircraft Corporation built the most powerful ground attack aircraft of World War II – the mighty XA-38 Grizzly. Armed with a 75-mm cannon and six machine guns, the twin-engine gunship was large, powerful and fast, but the war ended before the enemy could feel its offensive punch. In 1944, Beech Aircraft Corporation…
Garmin announced expanded coverage of the Garmin Navigation Database to now include Europe. Offered for a variety of Garmin aviation products, including integrated flight decks, navigators, flight displays, portables and more, the launch of the Garmin Navigation Database for Europe introduces new cost-effective ways to purchase database updates. This includes single updates, annual bundle options…
Elliott Aviation recently announced their new partnership with Starlink as an authorized dealer of Starlink’s cutting-edge satellite internet technology. This collaboration is set to redefine the standards of in-flight connectivity, offering unmatched internet speeds and reliability to the aviation industry. In an era where connectivity is as crucial in the skies as it is on…
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is hosting their next regional forum June 12 at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, New York. The immersive all-day event will feature engaging educational sessions, opportunities to connect with others in the business aviation industry, and over 100 exhibits highlighting the latest services, equipment and cutting-edge technologies…