Getting an instrument rating means you’ll be able to fly in the clouds and you won’t be stuck on the ground as much because of bad weather. But an IFR rating also comes with a few other advantages. Here’s why getting an instrument rating will make you a better pilot: 7 Reasons an Instrument Rating […]
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Using Signal Mirrors in Emergencies
Posted on October 20, 2014
Using Signal Mirrors in Emergencies A signal mirror reflection from the sun, produces an eight million candle power flash. Very bright and blinding! A 2×4 inch signal mirror flash can be seen as far away as 60 miles by an aircraft flying at 30k. A signal mirror can only be seen for 12-15 miles on […]
Are You Prepared for Instrument Failure in IMC?
Posted on October 16, 2014
Are You Prepared for Instrument Failure in IMC? Autumn is in full swing, and the cooler nights tend to make morning fog a common occurrence in many places. While fog might not be a problem for you if you are IFR-rated and current, it’s nevertheless a good time to review your emergency procedures – like […]
Royal Thai Air Force Selects Piaggio Aero P.180 AVANTI II as a Photo Reconnaissance Special Mission Aircraft
Posted on September 30, 2014
Royal Thai Air Force Selects Piaggio Aero P.180 AVANTI II as a Photo Reconnaissance Special Mission Aircraft Villanova d’Albenga (Italy ) 30h September 2014: The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) and Piaggio Aero Industries (Piaggio Aero) are pleased to announce that Piaggio Aero has been selected as the winner bidder by the RTAF Special Procurement […]
Piaggio Aero unveils new Avanti EVO
Posted on May 28, 2014
Piaggio Aero Industries, the manufacturer of the uniquely shaped P180 Avanti II, launched on May 19th at the EBACE 2014 in Geneva, the new model named Avanti Evo. With several aerodynamic modifications to the airplane, the Evo promises significant performance improvements translating into a 17 percent range increase., a 3 percent reduction in the fuel […]
Apr 24, 2014 Fly by Wire: Fact versus Science Fiction
Posted on May 25, 2014
By Stephen Pope / Published: Apr 23, 2014 Related Tags: Jets, Aircraft, Fly By Wire The idea that the flight-control computers in a modern fly-by-wire airplane are in charge all of the time still sparks debate among pilots more than 25 years after the technology became the de facto standard in Airbus airliners. The very […]
