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iPro Aviator/M iPad Mini Kneeboard Review

By | May 31, 2013 | Reviews | No comments
iPad Mini Kneeboard Review - iPro Aviator/M

Thanks to my friends at PilotMall.com, I was able to get my hands on the popular iPro Aviator/M Kneeboard for the iPad Mini and gave it one heck of a stress test which included over 30 hours of flight time, home flight simulator use and even driving around with the thing strapped to my leg. How did it hold up?  Read more…

Review of Applied Aerodynamics for Private and Commercial Pilots

By | April 9, 2013 | Advanced Flying, Reviews | No comments
Cover of Applied Aerodynamics for Private and Commercial Pilots

For the past few months, I’ve been reading Steve Pomroy’s Applied Aerodynamics for Private and Commercial Pilots. Written by an aerobatic instructor with a background in engineering, Applied Aerodynamics brings clarity to a fascinating and often misunderstood subject. I think it’s a great read and a great resource for pilots of all levels. Here’s why.

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Putting the Sport in Light Sport Aircraft – A Review of the Arion Lightning LS-1

By | September 17, 2011 | Reviews | No comments
Arion Lightning LS-1 Review

This airplane is a joy to fly and looks sharp on the rampThe light sport aircraft certificate was never meant to produce sturdy utility airplanes or all-purpose trainers. It was meant to make airplanes affordable and fun, and the Arion Lightning LS-1 embodies that spirit. This airplane is a joy to fly and looks sharp on the ramp.

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The LSA From the Outback: A Review of the Jabiru J230

By | September 3, 2011 | Reviews | 1 Comment
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Nestled in the hills of Middle Tennessee lies the quiet town of Shelbyville, home to JabiruUSA, a growing powerhouse in the light sport aircraft category. I took a ride in the Jabiru J230, an LSA that feels like a jet, hauls like a truck and looks like a 152 — with winglets!

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