A visit to SoCal TRACON, Friday, June 9, 2023

A visit to SoCal TRACON, Friday, June 9, 2023

A group of us, maybe 10 altogether, from a local pilots’ organization made our way down to San Diego’s Montgomery Field, KMYF, some of us flying and others driving, to visit SoCal TRACON, on Friday...
REVOLUTIONIZING AGRICULTURE: THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF DRONES

REVOLUTIONIZING AGRICULTURE: THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF DRONES

The Crucial Role of Drones: The integration of cutting-edge technologies has had a transformative impact on numerous industries, and agriculture is no exception. Among these advancements, drones h...
Unleashing the Potential of ForeFlight: A Closer Look at Weather Features

Unleashing the Potential of ForeFlight: A Closer Look at Weather Features

I recently attended a seminar where the speaker, an airline captain, spent well over an hour going over many of the weather features that are on ForeFlight (FF), that many of us don’t use, enough. ...
cessna 150 in field

Lost Comms in SoCal: A Pilot's Experience and Lessons Learned

About 20 years ago, I was a CFI and Charter Pilot working for Long Beach Flying Club, a flight school based at Long Beach Airport, KLGB, in southern California. I was flying one of the schools Ces...
iPad airplane mount: two people in a cockpit

3 Best iPad Airplane Mounting Placements for Pilots

As a pilot, you rely heavily on technology like the iPad to help you chart your course and stay safe in the skies. The problem? Accessing your iPad without the ideal iPad airplane mount can be diff...
iPad operating temperature: an iPad sitting on a desk

How to Keep the Optimal iPad Operating Temperature When Flying a Plane

The aviation industry relies heavily on technology like iPads to help pilots get to their destinations with ease. However, one of the biggest issues that pilots may encounter along the way is overh...
Drone flying outdoors

6 Best Drones for Summer Travel

Drone technology has come a long way in the last 10. Its growing popularity has spurred innovation and made prices accessible to the point that drones are now used in a range of industries, from c...
Aeroplane Taking off from Runway

What Is the Best iPad Size for Pilots?

Compact, high-performance, and easy to operate, iPads allow you to navigate the skies and carry all of your essential documentation and tools with you. But when it comes to purchasing an iPad for ...
Fireman putting out a house fire

How X-Naut Products Have Helped First Responders

First responders bear an enormous responsibility. In this line of work, having the right technology is crucial to being able to save lives and navigate dangerous conditions on the field. Fortunatel...