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Category Archives: Aviation Articles
Aviation Instrument Panel Placards
The following video is a demonstration of the designing and cutting of an aviation instrument panel placard by Sean Hachem of Hawk Aviation Maintenance in Calhoun, Georgia.
The machine is now prepared. The rotor is removed and the engraver is installed and adjusted.
The placards are first designed on the computer.
Once the machine and placard design is complete the cutting begins.
Water is applied to keep both the engraver bit and the placard material cool.
The Placard lettering will be cut first.
The progress can […]
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XM satellite for the GTN650
With an optional XM satellite receiver and subscriptions, the Garmin GTN series can display NEXRAD radar, lightning data and other aviations weather information. It can also play satellite radio stations.
For pilots who want a fully integrated solution in a small, 2.64-in.-tall package, the GTN 650 is the perfect choice. The system combines GPS, COMM and NAV functions with powerful multifunction display capabilities like high-resolution terrain mapping, graphical flight planning, satellite weather, traffic display and much more.
This is just one of […]
Flight Control Problems
The following is a post by Bob Martens of the “Pilot Workshop tip of the week”.
You can get PilotWorkshops Tip of the Week free at http://pilotworkshop.com/tips.htm
Subscriber Question:
“What should you do if you encounter any kind of flight control problem in-flight (aileron, rudder, etc.)?” Mike R.
“Any flight control issues are VERY serious. Don’t hesitate to declare an emergency with ATC. They can help you a lot!
Ideally, they are discovered on the ground, which leads me to my first key point. […]
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Maneuvering Flight
FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education
The Do’s and Don’ts of Maneuvering Flight
Notice Number: NOTC2999
Nearly one-third of all fatal accidents occur during maneuvering flight, in part because maneuvering at low altitude limits the amount of time a pilot has to recover. Maneuvering flight is basically any type of flying performed close to the ground — even the traffic pattern is considered maneuvering!
Do’s and Don’ts that can help keep you safe.
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Flying The Piper Arrow.
I had an awesome opportunity to go flying with my long time friend Al Hillman of Hillman Motors in Winter Haven, FL. Al Hillman, a successful business man in the automotive sales industry is also a successful private pilot. Acquiring his pilot licences almost 10 years ago Al enjoys the freedom of just a short hop to the Florida Keys or even a little east to the Bahamas.
Thank you for watching as Al and I enjoyed a short afternoon flight […]
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