Fast Five - April 6

Sent: Apr 06, 2024

Fast Five - April 6
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TRAINING IPAD HEADSETS RADIOS FLIGHT BAGS FLIGHT SIM

1. Bose A30 Special Starts Now.

The Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in kicks off in Lakeland, Florida, on Tuesday, but show specials start now—and you don’t have to be at the show to save. Buy a Bose A30 Aviation Headset this month and you’ll receive a free Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker. This compact wireless speaker is the perfect companion for summer parties or weekend getaways. Plus, enjoy free shipping and Sporty’s famous 30-day Test Flight Guarantee on all Bose headsets.

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2. Read The 2024 Collins Writing Prize Winner.

I touched the wheels down in the soft green grass, and all I could think about was Jim Richmond looking down on me. Smiling with his soft grin, as I, the youngest Carbon Cub builder, had just landed back at the same airstrip where I developed my love for aviation. I had fulfilled a decade-long promise, found resilience from one of the most taxing experiences of my life, and completed something so surreal with loved ones around me.

READ MORE

3. Interactive Video Tip: Visual Approach Slope Indicators.

Visual approach slope indicators use a combination of white and red lights next to the runway to help pilots verify they are flying the correct approach angle. This week’s video takes a closer look at two types, VASI and PAPI, to show you how they work and what the various indications mean. After watching the video, explore the interactive exercise to experiment with different approach scenarios.

WATCH NOW

4. ForeFlight Improves Aeronautical Map Layer In Latest Update.

Many pilots choose ForeFlight’s Aeronautical Map as the default map since it offers a detailed and scalable navigation resource. In the latest update to the app, ForeFlight improved the method of customizing the map with a new feature called the Aeronautical Map Drawer. The update also adds new Airspace settings, a display of powerlines, a basic navlog template, and an update when using Sentry ADS-B receivers.

READ MORE

5. The Zen Of IFR.

How can an average GA pilot like me who flies around a hundred hours a year stay proficient? The answer is quite simple (well, maybe): I incorporate some aspect of IFR flying into every single flight. Every single one. That means hand flying to within or better ACS standards.

READ MORE

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Flight Gear Slimline iPad Kneeboard—Product PIREP

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Training iPad Headsets Radios Flight Bags Aircraft Supplies Charts Gifts Safety

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