Pia Bergqvist

You may have been fortunate enough to see Fifi, the only B-29 that is still in flying condition, circling the skies at an airshow in the past few years. During Fifi‘s last show of the year in Midland, Texas, about a month ago, the number two engine failed. The B-29 Squadron of the Commemorative Air […]

The NTSB has released its final report on a tragic 2010 helicopter accident in Cave Creek, Arizona, about 30 miles north of Phoenix, in which five people died. The NTSB’s investigation found that the helicopter owner’s five-year-old daughter might have contributed to the cause of the crash by accidentally stepping on the collective. The investigation […]

We all strive for accurate, smooth landings that we can produce predictably each time we fly. One step that will help you to standardize your landings is getting yourself into the best position in the pilot’s seat. You need to be able to comfortably reach the controls, and make sure that the forward picture is […]

If you’re looking for some fun couch flying, Rockwell Collins has recently launched HGS Flight — an app for the Apple iPad that allows you to play with the company’s head-up guidance system (HGS) features. “This app is meant for anyone, including current or future pilots, aircraft owners, passengers and any aviation enthusiast who wants […]

Proficiency is a key aspect of aviation safety for all pilots. We all realize that flying once every two years doesn’t maintain proficiency or skills, but many pilots who don’t fly regularly for work or other reasons may need a little tap on the back to study and fly enough to keep their skills alive. […]

King Schools has announced that it is getting ready to release International Operations Overview — a course that helps clarify the complexities of international flying for operators traveling across borders and overseas. The course is a part of King Schools’ pro-series, which is targeted to turbine-powered, professional and owner-flown operators. International Operations Overview includes special […]

Tecnam continues to flood the LSA market with new models, and its latest product caters to those who are looking for a low-cost, bare-bones aircraft for fun flying. At a base price of $74,999, the Echo Classic Light is the 13th variant of the P92. Intended for the $100 hamburger flier who is looking for […]

If you log on to Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Company’s website today you will find a new look for the company, which has been a leading seller of aviation products and equipment since 1965. The company’s more than 80,000 aviation-related products can now be found on a newly designed website, which the company promises to […]

SyberJet Aircraft inked a deal last week with Honeywell for a new integrated flight deck called SyberVision to be installed into the SJ30 light business jet. The avionics system is a blend of Honeywell’s Primus Apex and Epic avionics suites, with up to four 12-inch LCD displays. SyberVision offers synthetic vision, electronic charts and maps, […]

Kevin McCullough’s grandfather, who started a Commander service center called Aero Air in 1956, used to say: “God never made a low-wing bird.” So when McCullough was old enough to start flying, there wasn’t much choice. “I learned to fly in a Lark Commander, got my multiengine rating in a Shrike Commander and then went […]