New at Thirty Thousand Feet

New September 1, 2010

Now in the Aviation Events page:

  • AviationExpo Europe  A dedicated European General Aviation exhibition showcasing everything from ultralights to business jets.  Bitburg, Germany, May 27 - 29, 2011.

Added to the Radio Control Aircraft page:

  • Zack's Planes  The blog of a young enthusiast who shares different experiences he's had flying remote controlled planes.

Added to the Aircargo page:

  • Conqueror Freight Network  A dynamic alliance in which carefully selected independent freight forwarders in major cities cooperate reciprocally and securely to expand their cargo volumes, reduce costs and risks, and compete on equal terms against the largest forwarding and logistic players.

Added to the Pilot Resources > Pilot Blogs and Personal Pages section:

  • The Aspiring Pilot  A blog to follow the author's steady return to aviation after a 5+ year hiatus and pursuit of his instructor ratings.

New in the Airlines > Airline Blogs and Podcasts section:

  • Pax in 11D  An interview with the passengers seated in 11D on each of the author's flights.  This blog is meant to be light hearted and entertain, not just a bitch and complain blog.

Added to the Aviation News page:

  • Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog  An aviation blog by an Air Traffic Controller that covers news, reviews and opinions on air traffic management, communication, air navigation, surveillance, general aviation and aerospace issues.

Now in the Aircraft Rent-A-Ride > Sightseeing & Touring Rides section:

  • SoaringFlight Glider Rides  Provides glider rides and instruction from Robbinsville Airport in New Jersey.  Their glider is equipped with dual controlled joy-sticks.  Under the direction of their pilot you can actually do part of the flying if you wish.

Added to the Pilot Resources page:

Added to the Consultants & Professional Services page:

  • Tunisia Consulting and Training  Provides the North-African business aviation industry with consulting/training services including Applied Psychology for travel safety, professional cargo management: airline and airport market research, business development and strategic planning, marketing and sales, accounting, operations control and supervision of storage and handling.  TCT also provides aviation professionals with trainings to reach ICAO Level 4 Language Proficiency Requirements (LPR).
  • Pattonair  Global expertise in aerospace and defence supply chain management services.
  • Aviation People Administration  APA works with aviation company CEO's to provide outsourcing soloutions for human resources like aviation workers comp, employee benefits (including the latest in health care reform), FAA drug abatement programs, and payroll.

Added to the Training and Education page:

  • Learn To Fly Canada  Flight Training resources for aspiring pilots and seasoned pilots.
  • ATC Trainer  Straight shooting advice on how to become an air traffic controller.  AT-SAT strategies, interview techniques, and more.

New in the Airports & Airfields page:

  • YKLIGHT  Manufacturer and supplier of airfield and heliport lighting products.  They seek to provide the latest technology and quality products in compliance with ICAO Annex 14 and FAA AC/150 series.  Installation services all over the world.

Now in the Airport Hotels & Accomodations for Air Travelers page:

  • Leeds Bradford Airport Hotels  Listing of hotels near the airport, reviews, photos and descriptions to help you select the right hotel at Leeds Bradford airport.

New in the Residential Airparks page:

  • Whispering Pines Airpark  A nearly 150 acre residential airpark located in northern Conyers, Georgia just east of Atlanta. 28 homes surround a paved and turf runway. Amenities include: 12 acres of runway - 2500'x20' paved, 2500x200' turf, convenient shopping and restaurants within 6-10 miles, downtown Atlanta 30 miles away with close interstate access, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport within 30 miles, close proximity to parks and recreation.

Added to the Medical, Rescue, and Firefighting page:

  • RMSI MEDEVAC  Bringing medical solutions to hostile or remote environments and offering VIP style air evacuation throughout the Middle East, Central Asia, and Northern Africa.

New in the Aviation Employment page:

New in the Aircraft Spotting page:

  • Airport Spotting Blog  News, stories and guides to airports around the world.  Where to spot, what airlines to see, what hotels to use.

Added to the Aviation Forums and Communities page:

New August 31, 2010

Added to the Aviation Podcasts page:

  • Flight Podcast  An aviation podcast where the hosts are all international airline pilots with experience in turbine, piston twins, and singles.

New in the Flight Simulation page:

  • Helicopter Flight Simulator on Google Earth  This flight simulator is based on Google Earth.  Click on any place in the world and take of with a helicopter.  You control speed, altitude, direction and camera angle.

New in the Tax Resources for Aviation Professionals page:

Added to the Medical, Rescue, and Firefighting page:

  • Air Ambulance Assist  Worldwide air ambulance transport through a wide variety of fixed wing aircraft as well as turbo prop aircraft which are designed and configured for all medical situations.

New in the Aircraft Charter page:

  • Business Jets  Twelve world wide locations provide private jet charter, air ambulance, and private jet management throughout the world.  Available 24/7.

Added to the Helicopters and Gyroplanes page:

  • Bensen Aircraft Foundation  Dedicated to carrying on the tradition that Igor Bensen started in 1953 selling plans and kits for gyrogliders and gyrocopters.  You can purchase the complete plans for his gyros in digital format at this site, plus videos, pictures, history and much more.

New in the Aircraft Models page:

  • ADAMJets.com  Offering a large selections of die cast airliner models in multiple scales.

Added to the Flight Planning > Flight Support section:

  • World Air Ops  Provider of aviation operations and logistics support, international trip planning, and aircraft positioning and brokerage.  Specializing in remote and/or time sensitive operations.

Now in the Aviation Security page:

  • Rovertech International  Aviation and airport risk assessments, evaluations, and security plans.  Airport security consultants for airlines, airport authorities, and law enforcement authorities responsible for aviation and airport security.
  • Rovertech International Inc.  Transportation security training for law enforcement, authorities and private security companies responsible for security in aviation, maritime, and mass transit transportation systems.

Now in the Flight Attendants & Crew page:

  • Aircrew Buzz.com  An aviation news blog by B. N. Sullivan, featuring crew-centered news, with commentary about current events and issues of interest to the aviation community.  Articles cover airlines, air cargo, and business aviation.  The focus is on news and information of interest to those who fly for a living - both pilots and cabin crew.

Added to the Homebuilt & Experimental Aircraft page:

  • Fibercraft  A full service facility that can make your dream a reality, whether it is experimental aircraft kit completion and modification, prototyping and manufacturing a new project, or maximizing your current project’s potential and racing.  Specializing in Lancair models and other high performance composite kits.  Located in Redmond Oregon.

Added to the Helicopter Training page:

  • Heli Hire Ltd  Helicopter flight training frost protection, fire control, precision lifting, and private helicopter hire.  Located in Rotorua & Tauranga, New Zealand.

Added to the Air Travel Products page:

  • MyBriefcases.com  A retailer of pilot's briefcases, messenger bags, laptop bags, and carry-on luggage and bags.  Offers free shipping and a plethora of traveling accessories.

New in the Aircraft Spotting page:

  • Spot2Log  Aviation spotting log software that links your digital photos to your logs.  Aircraft enthusiasts can note and compile lists of markings, aircraft registrations, livery, code letters and the airline the aircraft is operating for.

New August 27, 2010

New in the Aviation Books & Publications page:

  • L'Aeroteca  The oldest and biggest aeronautical bookstore in Barcelona since 1986.  A multi-lingual site with sales in euros and shipping internationally.

New in the Airlines > Airline Blogs and Podcasts section:

  • Pax in 11D  This blog is a collection of stories gathered from the passengers that sit in seat 11D.

Added to the Medical, Rescue, and Firefighting page:

  • PreparedPilot  Aviation survival kits and emergency survival gear for aircraft.

Now in the Aviation Maintenance Training page:

  • Sabena technics training  An EASA PART-147 approved training centre, based at two locations in Europe: at the Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in France and at the Brussels-Zaventem Airport in Belgium.

New in the Airport Parking page:

  • Bristol Valet Parking  BVP Bristol Airport Car Parking saves time and hassle with car parking service.

New in the Engine and APU Overhaul & Repair section:

  • Aero Propulsion Support Group  APSI is fully certified FAA, JAA, and AS9000/ISO9002 for repair and overhaul on both APU and Propulsion Engine components, Civilian to Military.  Their 25,000 square foot facility is located in Harrison, Ohio, about 30 minutes from the Cincinnati International Airport in Northern Kentucky.  Clients include Rolls-Royce, Honeywell, and GE.

Added to the Consultants & Professional Services page:

  • Scott Wilson Aviation  Covering all aspects of aviation planning and airport investment.  Their team of engineers, planners, aviation specialists, economists, programme managers, and environmentalists works with international funding agencies and national governments as well as public and private airport owners/operators.

Now in the Aviation Security page:

  • Airline Security Training  Aviation Security, Airline Security, In-flight Security, and Ground Security Coordinator training programs available to airlines, aviation service providers, and authorities responsible for airline security.

New in the Flight Simulation page:

  • FSXFollow  This app turns your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch into a moving map for your flight simulator.

New in the Aircraft Charter page:

  • Any Jet Any Time  A private jet charter brokerage and member of Blue Star Jets LLC.  Fast and free quote process, access to over 4000 aircraft worldwide operating on FAA Part 135.

Added to the Aviation Forums and Communities page: