The Red Bull Air Races were at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend (October 11 &12) and they are as close to being an aviation event as NASCAR is to an automobile race.  Red Bull Air Races are all about Red Bull promoting Red Bull and producing a TV show for the sports channels.  Now do not get me wrong—the pilots are some of the…

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know if the 96C will output positional data which can be linked to the Mode S to give ADSB out.

There is a trial about to start in the UK whereby portable GPS can be used to provide positional information to the Transponder.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Neil.

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I have been a Senior AME for over thirty year and have been controversial but I have never had to endured as much distain from many of my fellow AMEs for supporting the elimination of the third class medical--even…

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There is no free lunch with the FAA and ADS-B is a case in point.  ADS-B out is the ultimate in big brother (aside from your cell phone).…

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 On an excursion to the Salt Lake City area, I had a chance to visit the Provo Municipal Airport (KPVU) and sample the culinary exploits of…

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What is it that inspires innovation? What prompts an idea before it ever exists? What native ability fueled the Wright brothers’ passion and allowed them to soar skyward into the same air where so many others had faltered before?  The answer to these questions are simply “Imagination”.…

In the February 2013 issue of Aircraft Owner Magazine I wrote about flying into Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) and satisfying one’s hunger at the Beachside Bar and Café. Santa Barbara does not begin and end with the coastline. There is a world beyond the sand, surf, fish n’ chips and beach volleyball.…

It was in February 1963 in Davos. We took off from snow on the Golf course with a Pilatus PC-6 Porter!

Not the Turboporter, but one of the first built PC-6 with a Lycoming 540HP engine. I will never forget that ride.

At that time, I had about have of my militaryhospital "vacation" behind me.  I've never felt better!  

Do you remember the aircraft that took you up for your very first ride? Comment below what aircraft is was.