To continue its mission guiding whooping cranes from Wisconsin to Florida, Operation Migration is working to replace its three ultralight aircraft by next spring in order to comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Following an...
From the Oz Report today:
Sting Jets
Tue, Nov 5 2013, 8:09:37 am PST
High winds around the center of a low pressure
Cross Country writes:
This week's tip comes in the wake of the storm that has swept through much of northern...
iPad Pilot News-- Lots on info on the iPad & apps (since it's Sporty's Shop link, I put it in "The Market)
"Tips, Tricks & News for Pilots flying with iPads and other pads"
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It was my true first cross country mountain flying through potentially very hostile and quickly changing weather conditions. The weather was perfect, but still with occasional heavy turbulence. Eventually I enjoyed those challenging flying...
It was beautiful, a bit crispy day with no wind, while sun heat started to slowly change the tranquility of the still air. Originally my flying goal was much more ambitious, but turbulence did not allow me to reach it. It was getting unpleasant and...
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I went to the FAA-Wings weather seminar tonight and here are some highlights:
Of the different types of accidents pilots get into, accidents involving weather issues ARE THE MOST LIKELY TO KILL YOU. ie, don't temp Mother Nature, she...