New at Thirty Thousand Feet

New April 8, 2012

Now in the Photos, Images, and Artwork page:

  • Aviation Photographic  Upload your aviation photos to this site and view the images uploaded by others.

Now in the Training and Education > Training Blogs and Podcasts section:

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

  • The Adventures of Cap'n Aux  A celebration of flight and regaling tales of world travel by major airline captain, Cap'n Aux: blogs, pics, vids, and links to other cool aviation blogs and sites.
  • Joe Clark  Blogs about flying, writing, publishing, and life in general.  Educational aviation, suitable for students through ATP.  Also, information for would-be writers from this assistant professor at Embry-Riddle.  CFI, II, MEI, former Naval Aviator, taildragger pilot.

New in the Aircraft Charter > Aircraft Rental section:

  • http://www.openairplane.com/  Helping pilots make renting a plane as easy as renting a car.  Find, book, fly, and pay for aircraft rental online or with a mobile device.  Operators get better fleet utilization and help pilots fly more.

Now in the Military Aviation page:

  • US Aircraft  A place where the veteran, modeler, historian, aviation enthusiast, or air show spectator can find the latest in the world of United States military aviation and United States military aviation history.  The site includes an active forum.

New in the Air Travel > Passenger Resources section:

  • Find The Best - Airlines  Compare airlines across a number of ratings and statistics: service, baggage, seating, food, fees.

New in the Fear of Flying page:

  • Anxious Flyer  Fear of flying and anxiety information to help passengers overcome their flying phobia.  Using natural remedies (not medication).  Written and moderated by an Airline captain with 14 years of experience, helping more people to become fearless flyers.

Now in the Aviation Merchandise page:

  • Radical RC Tshirts and More  Custom designed t-shirts for RC airplane, jet, and helicopter pilots backed by Zazzle.com customer service.  All designs are available on your choice of styles and colors.

New in the Airports & Airfields page:

  • Moline Airport Travel Guide  The Moline Airport is a commercial service airport located in Rock Island County, Illinois about 3 miles south of Moline, Illinois.

Now in the Memorabilia and Collectibles page:

New in the Airport Ground Transportation page:

New in the Air Travel > Corporate Resources section:

  • Good Travel Management  Specialise in business and corporate travel management offering an international travel management service.

New January 1, 2012

Now in the Aerobatics page:

  • The Aerobatic Project  This pilot has a dream to fly aerobatics competition, build public awareness of British aviation, and inspire others along the way.  Aerobatic news, blog, gallery.

Added to the Homebuilt & Experimental Aircraft page:

  • HomebuiltDirectory.Com  Their goal is to be the largest collection of homebuilt aircraft and projects on the Internet.  Free listings that include text, photos, website link, and YouTube videos.

New in the Air Travel Destinations page:

Now in the Photos, Images, and Artwork page:

  • High Alpha Media  High definition close range aerial video and photography by a CASA-approved (Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia) operator of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for the purpose of aerial video and photography work.
  • Avian Aviation Photography  A collection of photographs by Ian A. Duncan.

Added to the Training and Education page:

  • Acro Dynamics, LLC  Acrobatic flight training in a 8KCAB Bellanca Decathlon from (14A) Lake Norman Airpark, Mooresville North Carolina. Basic and intermediate aerobatics, lake demos, tailwheel endorsement, thrill rides, upset spin recovery.

Added to the Paragliding and Parasailing page:

  • MH Gloves Sports  A manufacturer and exporter of all kind of gloves, including gloves and suits for paragliding.

New in the Ultralights, Microlights, and Trikes page:

  • Pipistrel Ireland  Factory appointed distributors for the Pipistrel aircraft in Ireland.  Factory built and flown as a microlight, or kit-built and flown either as a microlight or as a group A.  Full range of aircraft: Sinus motor glider, Virus touring motor glider, Short Wing fast cruiser, and Taurus self launching glider.

New December 22, 2011

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

  • Owen Zupp  An Australian-based author, commercial airline pilot, and keynote speaker with a great aviation website and blog.
  • ExpertAviator.com  A website with aviation news, commentary, product reviews, and advice on learning to fly.  By a flight instructor and airline Captain.

Added to the Aviation Software > iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad section:

  • Arconics  Supplier of AeroDocs, a product combining EFB Document Management for notices, manuals and forms on EFB Class 1, 2 and 3, Web and mobile.

Added to the Radio Control Aircraft page:

  • Hobbymoon.com  A source for R/C related products, models, toys, planes, cars, and electronics.  Free shipping and low prices.

New in the Flight Simulation > Flight Simulators section:

New in the Aircraft Spotting page:

  • AircraftRecognition.co.uk  This is a free online aircraft recognition guide that is aimed at improving your aircraft recognition skills.  Find the relevant information on each aircraft, online polls, quizzes, and downloads.

Added to the Aircargo page:

  • Starlight Airline  A cargo airline providing freighter service ex from DXB to some major cities in the Mideast and Africa markets.

New in the Aircraft Charter page:

  • The Early Air Way  Providing worldwide private jet charter.  One-way pricing, local aircraft in major cities, discounted transient aircraft.

Now in the Aircraft Financing page:

  • Diversified Aircraft Finance  Worldwide aircraft financing for business and commercial aircraft including helicopters. All aircraft and any age considered.

Now in the Ground Support page:

  • Sunnforest Enterprises  A range of aviation ground support equipment from container dolly, trailer to passenger trolley, etc. for the aviation and logistics sector worldwide.

New in the Aviation Merchandise > Pilot Shops and Crew Supplies section:

  • Budget Pilot Supplies.com.au  Online pilot supplies at budget prices: maps, books, bags, radios, headsets, C02 detectors.  "Australia's Home Of Cheaper Pilot Supplies."
  • The Aviator Store Online  Australian pilot supplies, equipment, and aviation bookshop.
  • Aviationsurvival.com  An all-in-one pilot shop and worldwide supplier of Gentex flight helmets, Alpha helicopter helmets, helicopter pilot safety equipment and life support gear.

Added to the Air Travel Products page:

New in the Air Travel Destinations page:

  • Gamewatchers Safaris  Porini have been operating in Kenya since 1989 and have experience in planning your Kenya Safari.

Now in the Aviation Events page:

  • Future Travel Experience Asia 2012  Conference Theme: Advancing self-service initiatives to improve the passenger experience. Inspiration on potential future practices, plus detailed case studies on the range of approaches available, and how to successfully implement these technologies and practices so airlines, airports, handlers, cruise operators, government agencies, rail authorities, destination partners and industry providers can make the best possible decisions regarding the evolution of passenger and baggage processing methods, and other offerings relating to improving the overall passenger experience.  Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur, February 8-10, 2012.
  • AeroExpo UK  A dedicated General Aviation exhibition, showcasing everything from ultralights through to turbo props and jets. For those interested in learning to fly, or those who are already a Pilot and want to view the latest products available.  Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN, UK, May 25-27, 2012.
  • AviationExpo Europe  A dedicated European General Aviation exhibition showcasing everything from ultralights through to business jets. Europe's leading exhibitors showcase the latest in General Aviation.  Am Tower 14, 54634 Bitburg, Germany, June 22-24, 2012.

Now in the Aircraft Leasing page:

  • Jetscape  A commercial aircraft manager, lessor, and leasing services provider based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.