June 06, 2020

Is Aviation As We Know It Dead?

Is aviation as we know it dead? Don't count on it! Americans are innovators, hard workers and determined when the going gets tough.

John White

May 23, 2020

How Do ANR Headsets Work?

How do active noise reduction headsets work?     ANR (Active Noise Reduction) aviation headsets use active noise-cancelling technology to reduce distracting background noise providing exceptionally reduced high ambient noise like pilots experience in an aircraft cockpit. Active noise-cancelling headsets have components not present in ordinary headphones: Noise-canceling circuitry –...

John White

May 16, 2020

How Many Decibels Does It Take To Interfer With Safe Flight ?

 As pilots we are always around a lot of ambient noise. In fact, even if you aren't a pilot there is ambient noise all around us! But for pilots the amount of ambient noise in the cockpit can adversely affect our ability to fly safely. Before we decide how to...

John White

May 09, 2020

Hearing, dBs and Noise in Aviation

The last time you flew an airplane did you listen? I mean really listen! All airplanes make noise but so what? Well, if you value your health and safety while flying it should matter! The Importance of Hearing in Aviation As pilots we need to be able to hear properly...

John White

April 29, 2020

The Douglas Aircraft Company

Donald Willis Douglas Sr. Aviation Pioneer Donald Wills Douglas Sr. (April 6, 1892 – February 1, 1981) Douglas, from the age of 16, was an early enthusiast about the burgeoning aviation field with new aircraft seemingly coming at break neck speed. He built all kinds of model airplanes, some with...

John White

April 14, 2020

Apollo 13

It's 2:13pm on April 11, 1970 as Apollo 13 explodes into life, white hot flames streaming from it's engines as it screams upward towards the moon. Amid the thunder of the launch crowds across the causeway cheer as they peer skyward, watching in awe, as this magnificent man-made machine accelerates into the clear blue sky....

John White

January 29, 2019

Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation Desk Aircraft Model

Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation This is an American aircraft, a member of the Lockheed Constellation aircraft line. The L-1049 was Lockheed's response to the successful Douglas DC-6 airliner, first flying in 1950. The aircraft was also produced for both the United States Navy and Air Force as transport, electronics, and airborne early warning and control aircraft....

John White

October 24, 2018

Weather Briefings and Aircraft Accidents

Weather Briefings and Aircraft Accidents There is no question about weather being a significant item when looking at the cause of an accident. This makes your weather briefings important to understand and pay attention to. I recommend that you attend this webinar and learn more about what parts are important...

John White

August 11, 2018

My Go Flight Kneeboard for iPad 2, 3 or 4

The MyGoFlight MGF-KNE-1051 kneeboard for the iPad 2, 3 or 4 THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF EFB KNEEBOARDS - The MGF-KNE-1051 The iPad Kneeboard Sport™ is the perfect aviation kneeboard, mount and everyday case for the iPad. It is designed for the pilot looking to secure their iPad on either leg,...

John White