OF
INTEREST TO PILOTS
1. The
Hobbs Meter
Ask any group of grizzled renter-pilots what's the most important instrument on
the airplane. Hmm, maybe the oil pressure, altimeter, or airspeed? Chances are
it won't take long until one tells you: "The Hobbs."
4. Old
Twin, Old Pilot
The 80 year old pilot, according to news reports,
advised the tower that he was having difficulty
5. Vortax
ring state
One of the more confusing subjects for helicopter
students to fully understand is known as the vortex ring state
6. Glass Cockpits
Since the earliest days of aviation, pilots have been
staring at gauges to help ascertain the condition of their machines and the
world around them. When the computer
decides to take a coffee break you had better have some steam gauges available.
8. Hybrid
aircraft engine
130 HP Rotex plus 40 HP electric motor = 170 HP
9. Rotary aircraft engine
300-horsepower normally aspirated rotary that it
claims will "bridge the gap" between piston and turbine power for GA.
10.
Solar
powered plane
A solar-powered aircraft has already completed hundreds of miles of test
flights over the U.S. Southwest, logging more flight hours than all other
manned solar-powered aircraft combined
11.
Solar
powered plane
A solar-powered aircraft has already completed hundreds of miles of test
flights over the U.S. Southwest, logging more flight hours than all other
manned solar-powered aircraft combined
12.
Tailplane
Stalls
Icing can cause a tailplane stall. Do
you know how to recover from a tailplane stall?
13.
Flight
Path series
This course gives a lift to student pilots
14.
Question: How do I apply for and get the Wright
Brothers Master Pilot Award?
Answer: The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
recognizes pilots who have demonstrated professionalism, skill, and aviation
expertise by maintaining safe flight operations for 50 or more years. You can print an application from the FAA. Send the application to
your local flight standards district office.
15.
Mechanic
in Casa Grande, Glen Forsyth has been charged with three counts of making
false statements to a government agency and two
counts of fraud involving airplane parts. Each charge carries a maximum penalty
of five years in jail and a fine of $250,000.
17.
The second Saturday of each month a breakfast fly-in is arranged by the Scottsdale Breakfast
Club. Several of our SLAC pilots have attended these functions in the
past. For details visit their website: http://www.scottsdalebreakfastclub.org/ If any SLAC pilots
wish to be added to the mailing list, contact Warren McIlvoy at: Warren McIlvoy ---
2009 Events Schedule