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G1000 Synthetic Vision Certified

April 08, 2008 - Modern Aviation 3 Comments →

Once again, Garmin announced a spectacular improvement to its already spectacular G1000 integrated avionics suite: synthetic vision ! This new enhancement uses a terrain and obstacles database to display a 3D representation of what the pilot would see if he looked outside.
This will greatly improve situational awareness, particularly in marginal VFR conditions. If everything is […]

Flying the PA32 - Saratoga

February 24, 2008 - Flying Tips 2 Comments →

Few days ago, FGC asked me via my “Any question ?” page about my experience flying the Piper PA32 Saratoga. The first answer I can give is purely quantitative: 89:56 hours, of which 64:52 PIC and 46:26 IFR, and a total of 138 landings, all on Piper Saratoga normally aspirated (sorry, no turbo…), all equipped […]

9 Things Smart Pilots Do When Not Flying

January 21, 2008 - Flying Tips 1 Comment →

1 - Plan next flights
We all have dream destinations, or airports we plan to few to. You can prepare your route, fuel, weight and balance and performance calculations, study the approach and local procedures. When the good day will come, you will be ready !
2 - Review emergency procedures
What are the three first things to […]