Stupid Pilot Tricks, Part II
I ran across this while doing some searching on the 'Net and thought, what fun you could have with your friends during a flight navigating via GPS. Just kidding, I'm sure the use of such a device in flight would be contrary to the FAA's rules on electronics in flight. But perhaps not... For

Tweeting on A Jet Plane
Stumbled across this humorous parody song and had to share it with you all. Our hats off to those Northwest pilots on Flight 188 for inspiring this hilarity. And here's a YouTube video of it: BTW - For those interested, here is the flight track of their flight:

More Garmin Goodness!
Garmin is launching a new line of dual-boot GPS units that will work equally as well in the car as they do in the air. The new aera line of portable GPS units can be booted in Aviation mode or Automotive mode (which simulates a Garmin Nuvi). One of the biggest features on this 4.3 inch-screened unit include touch screen to drive the normal Garmin aviation screens such as Map, Weather, Terrain, DirectTo, HSI/Panel, Active Flight Plan, Numbers, Nearest, Waypoint Info, position, XM radio and Tools.  

Aviation Android Apps Website is Live!
Android phone fans (who just happen to be aviators) rejoice! We now have our OWN aviation apps review site. No longer do you need to slog through the marketplace looking for the newest and hottest Android app to use in your plane or to prepare for your next flight. The fine folks (ok, me) who brought you PropBlast have launche

G3000 – iPhone meets PFD
Garmin recently launched their G3000 system and manufacturers have begun jumping on the bandwagon; committing installations into upcoming offerings like the HondaJet and PipeJet. This new system offers a touchscreen interface to replace mechanical knobs and switches. Kinda makes that old “Cirrus Perspective G1000" system seem outdated in comparison. Seeing the demonstrator interface with system reminds one more of working with an iPhone or an Android cell phone what with all the gestures to initiate scrolling of the interface as well as typing on virtual keypads/keyboards. One only hopes that this system is less likely to “stop and thin