Piper Owner Society A&P Erich Rempert helped a member recently after they noticed their airplane was 20 knots slower than it was supposed to be. We asked Rempert to write a story that might help all airplane owners. Members can flip through the digital-magazine version of this story here. What to check if your Piper airplane is slow Q:“Hi, I own a 1980 Turbo Arrow IV, … [Read more...]
EAA Flying Club Initiative Offers Grants, Matching Funds to Local Clubs
The mission of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) to growing participation in aviation took another step forward during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, as the organization unveiled its Flying Club Initiative, which helps create local pathways to encourage and develop flying. The focus of the EAA initiative, announced during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in … [Read more...]
Industry Asks Senate For FAA Reauthorization
Dozens of industry organizations including EAA and AOPA teamed to write a letter to Senate leaders Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer asking for long-term reauthorization of the FAA, which expires on Sept. 30 and has already passed the House. From the letter, Dear Senators McConnell and Schumer: We write to urge that the Senate move expeditiously to consider legislation for … [Read more...]
Flight Outfitters Upgrades iPad Kneeboard
Flight Outfitters now offers an enhanced version of its popular kneeboards, designed to hold any iPad, up to the 10.5-inch iPad Pro. Available in two sizes, large and small, the Flight Outfitters Kneeboard maintains the same features and price as the original kneeboard but with added versatility to accommodate the range of iPads in use. “I noticed in my own flying that … [Read more...]
Garmin® Acquires FltPlan.com
Flight Plan LLC (FltPlan), a privately-held provider of electronic flight planning, scheduling, and trip support services, including the popular website FltPlan.com and mobile application FltPlan Go, has been acquired by Garmin Ltd., according to an Aug. 29 announcement. FltPlan is one of the largest flight planning companies in the world, creating more than 6.3 million … [Read more...]