Ask FLYING: Takeoff Versus Departure
What do you say to air traffic control when you’re ready to go?
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Avoiding Mid-Airs: Safety in the Practice Area
We were about to turn base to final at the non-towered airport when another pilot reported he was on final — but a few miles out. I didn’t see him. Chapter 1 of the FAA’s Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C) notes that all pilots should practice the concept of see and avoid other traffic.
Genesys Adds 4th Axis Hover and Hold to Autopilot Series
Genesys Aerosystems is developing new functionality for its HeliSAS autopilot series, as well as announcing the new Genesys Control Panel (GCP) audio panel for its line of digital radios. The update to the HeliSAS adds the fourth axis to the autopilot, which enables hover and hold regimes and collective control. With the update, pilots can […]
It’s a Headset Thing
Sam Weigel gives reviews a headset that a lot of recreational and professional pilots use regularly. But is it right for you?
Aviation and Wireless Industries Clash Over Looming 5G C-band Changes
As the Federal Communications Commission nears a planned expansion of radio frequencies available to 5G cellular networks, U.S. aviation industry leaders are expressing concerns about potential safety issues linked to radio (radar) altimeter performance. Beginning December 5, cellular carriers in 46 U.S. markets are expected to repurpose portions of the C-band frequency spectrum near the […]
