Virtual Airline Manager Game on Facebook. David Cenciotti has found a new way for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to waste time: The Airline Manager game on Facebook. According to David, the game will “let you create and manage your own airline; buy aircraft; choose routes according to the aircraft type and endurance, and to the demand for a particular destination; pay for catering and maintenance; purchase fuel (whose prices depend on the global market and change); invest in advertising and buy and sell other companies stocks.” In other words, its more fun than trying to own and manage a real airline!
Poll: Most Missing Thing in Light Aircraft. On a different note, Vincent has invited readers to take a poll on his blog to determine what the most missing thing is in light aircraft (I tend to agree with Roland’s comment: A bathroom!).
Guided Self Flying Tours of Europe Launch. Meanwhile, General Aviation News has reported that Slovenia-based Cavok European Airtours will start guided self-fly European tours in 2010 with six rented Cessna 172s. The company plans three tours (The Adria, Alps & The Glorious Empire, the Mediterranean Spirit and Around The Alps) for the inaugural season using six rented Cessna 172s and they will coordinate JAR pilot permits prior to your arrival in Europe. Average flight durations will be limited to two hours and will avoid busy airspace and large airports while each plane will carry just two people. Fees are US$10,000-US$14,000 per person and this includes aircraft rental fees, fuel, lodging, food and ground transportation.
Holiday Gift Ideas. And with the Christmas holidays approaching (or if you are in the USA, the Black Friday shopping day after Thanksgiving), you might want to consider some of these gift ideas for pilots:
New Book of GAN Columns Released. General Aviation News columnist Russ Hulet has recently released “Out of the Blue, 100 Adventures in Aviation” – a compilation of stories that had previously appeared in General Aviation News between May 1998 and January 2003. In the book, aviators from 31 out of 50 USA states recount how they “survived crashes, took part in rescues, saw the beauty of the country from the air, battled terrible storms, flew missions of mercy, and visited places that only an airplane can provide.” The book is available for US$16.99 at Amazon.com.
Max Trescott’s GPS and WAAS Instrument Flying Handbook. If you don’t want to “get stuck in the clouds wondering which button to push,” Max Trescott has written a new book about how to safely fly using a modern GPS receiver and autopilot. The book can be purchased online for US$39.95.
Gifts for Female Aviators. For female pilots, the You Fly Girl recently mentioned the first newsletter from PowderPuff Pilot announcing a whole line of items including pink-tinted sunglasses from Scheyden Precision Eyewear, watches, clothing, pilot stuff, books, a calendar and miscellaneous stuff for the kids that will make great gifts for the holidays.
Pilot Plaques. For any pilot who wants to prominently display their pilot license, General Aviation News has noted that Sporty’s has a wide selection of personalized pilot plaques that replicate an individual’s FAA pilot certificate – complete with a signature. Prices start at US$49.95 and stands are sold separately for US$5.95.
LSA stars in Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. And finally, if you have a fairly BIG holiday shopping budget, General Aviation News has reported that this year’s Neiman Marcus Christmas Book will feature a “His & Hers Gift Package” that includes an ICON A5 amphibious Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) with custom trailer and Sport Pilot license training for two. The price tag? US$250,000 – a little more than what you or I were probably planning to spend for the holidays!
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