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Top 5 Aviation Apps for iPad Top 5 Aviation Apps for iPad

The following is a guest post by writer Chris Oquist, if you are interested in guest posting on our site please read the guidelines here . Its true that the technology has revolutionized our lives. Whether thats checking the weeks weather forecast, watching your favorite television series on the go, or reading the New York Times seconds after it hits newsstands, there truly is an app for that. Beyond free time luxuries, apps have also helped stre ...

GAMA Issues Upbeat First Quarter Report

May 15, 2013 - The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has released figures for the industry's airplane first quarter shipment and billings, showing a positive increase in all sectors. "We are very pleased to see a shift to the positive for GA airplanes, which extends across all airplane segments, for the first quarter of 2013," said GAMA President CEO Pete Bunce. In the first three months of 2013, total worldwide GA airplane shipme ...

Vertical Descent Steep Approach Downwind Vertical Descent Steep Approach Downwind

A vertical descent or steep approach downwind can result in settling with power. This happens when the rotor is in its own downwash and additional power wont stop the descent. Should this occur, reduce collective and lower the nose to increase airspeed. This can be very dangerous near the ground as the recovery results in a substantial loss of altitude. Robinson Helicopters Safety Tip 11. If you are doing a vertical descent or steep approach, you ...

Mohammed Al Maghrabi of Saudi Arabia – Instrument Rating (IR) Cessna 172 G1000 N23566 Mohammed Al Maghrabi of Saudi Arabia – Instrument Rating (IR) Cessna 172 G1000 N23566

Mohammed Al Maghrabi Saudi Arabia Instrument Rating (IR) Cessna 172 G1000 N23566 In the photo Mohammed Al Maghrabi (left) is congratulated by D.E. Bruce Dunham (right) after successfully completing his Instrument Pilot Check Ride. Sunrise Aviation (Ormond Beach, Florida) (Wed, 15 May 2013 15 23 33 +0000) Congratulations Mohammed Related posts Abdullah Namnqani of Saudi Arabia Instrument Rating (IR) Cessna 172SP G1000 N23566 Abdullah Namnqani Saud ...

Betts Job ID 10363: A340 Elite VIP Licensed Avionics Engineer – Private Owner/Mgmt Company, Saudi Arabia

Some Companies quietly prove themselves to be excellent Employers and this Private VIP Management Company is one. The Betts Team has been hiring (Elite Captains) for the operation since 2005 and every Person weve secured has stayed for the long-term, all commending the Company on its great attitude and working environment. Our Client is now

Betts Job ID 10362: A340 Elite VIP Licensed A&P Engineer – Private Owner/Mgmt Company, Saudi Arabia Betts Job ID 10362: A340 Elite VIP Licensed A&P Engineer – Private Owner/Mgmt Company, Saudi Arabia

Some Companies quietly prove themselves to be excellent Employers and this Private VIP Management Company is one. The Betts Team has been hiring (Elite Captains) for the operation since 2005 and every Personwevesecured has stayed for the long-term, all commending the Company on its great attitude and working environment. Our Client is now planning to

On This Day in Aviation History On This Day in Aviation History

1896 Birth of Carleton Main Clement, Canadian World War I fighter ace. 1928 Rev. John Flynn founds the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia at Cloncurry, Queensland, using a de Havilland DH.50. The service takes medical services to remote parts of the Australian bush. 1938 First flight of the first production Supermarine Spitfire. 1959 The Royal Air Forces last flying boat sorties are flown by two Short Sunderlands (shown above)of No. 205 Squ ...

Service Bulletin Issued for Hawkers with API Winglets

Aviation Partners has issued a Service Bulletin for the Hawker Beechcraft BAE 125 Series 800A B, C-29A, Hawker 800 and Hawker 800XP . The Service Bulletin provides instructions to reduce the maximum permissible altitude to FL 340 from FL 410. The altitude limitation is implemented by an Airplane Flight Manual limitation and placards installed on the instrumentpanel. Aviation Partners and the FAA consider this Service Bulletin to be a safety-relat ...

Flying Colours Moves into Corporate Shuttle Conversions Flying Colours Moves into Corporate Shuttle Conversions

Flying Colours, a Canada-based completions, refurbishment and maintenance specialist, has expanded its CRJ conversion program beyond executive aircraft. It is now a third of the way through a schedule that will see eight CRJ 200s converted into 16-seat executive shuttle configuration for an undisclosed client. The complete shuttle conversion sees each aircraft fitted with new business-jet seats, a new executive shell kit, upgraded galley, refurbi ...

Crownair Named Eclipse Authorized Service Center

Eclipse Aerospace named Crownair Aviation in San Diego, Calif. an authorized gold service center for both the Eclipse 500 and Eclipse 550. It joins a U.S. network that includes a gold service center and two platinum centers. Appointments of six more silver service centers are expected within the next 12months. Internationally there is a platinum service center in Istanbul, a gold in Germany and additional gold and silver service centers tocome. C ...