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How does the Lightspeed Zulu 3 compare to the Bose A20?

How does the Lightspeed Zulu 3 compare to the Bose A20?

May 14, 2020

We are often asked by pilots, what is the difference between the Zulu 3 and the Bose A20. We know that this is an important choice to have to make,READ MORE

Lightspeed chats around the “campfire” on SocialFlight Live!

Lightspeed chats around the “campfire” on SocialFlight Live!

April 27, 2020

Lightspeed Aviation President Allan Schrader and Executive Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development Teresa De Mers appeared on “SocialFlight Live!” last week. They were joined by special guests andREAD MORE

You’ve Got the Power – Panel Power for your headsets

You’ve Got the Power – Panel Power for your headsets

April 8, 2020

So, you’ve made the decision to upgrade to a top-of-the-line, Lightspeed ANR headset. As you make your purchase, you are asked to choose what plugs you want for your headset. The mostREAD MORE

“Say Again!” – Clear Communications with ATC

“Say Again!” – Clear Communications with ATC

March 31, 2020

“Portland Tower, Cessna 123 Delta Chili, uh, Charlie …” We’ve all had bad days on the radio. Nonetheless, clear communication in and out of the cockpit can have serious consequences.READ MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: Eisenschmidt – 140 years old and still modern

Aviation No Tie Downs: Eisenschmidt – 140 years old and still modern

March 27, 2020

Cleared for the mid-field crossing” over the busy Frankfurt airport is something you are likely to hear if you are flying into the nearby Egelsbach airport. Host and Executive ViceREAD MORE

Old Pilots, Bold Pilots, but no Old Bold Pilots

Old Pilots, Bold Pilots, but no Old Bold Pilots

February 28, 2020

Newer Pilots Need Mentors to Learn How to Fly Safely My dad was a trainer in World War II in a Stearman. From a young age, he instilled the loveREAD MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: Flying between the bugs with Major General Hank Canterbury

Aviation No Tie Downs: Flying between the bugs with Major General Hank Canterbury

February 3, 2020

This short episode introduces us to Major General Hank Canterbury (retired) as he shares his thoughts about flying “between the bugs”. Watch to the end for a funny twist toREAD MORE

Lightspeed Aviation stops in on the Airplane Geeks Podcast

Lightspeed Aviation stops in on the Airplane Geeks Podcast

January 24, 2020

This week we were lucky enough to spend some time with our friends from the Airplane Geeks Podcast! Lightspeed Aviation Executive Vice President Teresa De Mers, pilot and aviation enthusiast,READ MORE

Mountain Flying Part 5 – Summary

Mountain Flying Part 5 – Summary

December 30, 2019

Aviation No Tie Downs: Pulling some G’s with Major General Hank Canterbury

Aviation No Tie Downs: Pulling some G’s with Major General Hank Canterbury

December 23, 2019

Ride along as former fighter pilot and Thunderbird pilot Major General Hank Canterbury (retired) schools us on some extreme maneuvering in a general aviation aircraft. Host and Executive Vice PresidentREAD MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: A Day in the Life with a formation flying team

Aviation No Tie Downs: A Day in the Life with a formation flying team

December 3, 2019

Go behind the scenes to see how airshow performers get ready to thrill the crowds. Host and Executive Vice President of Lightspeed Aviation, Teresa De Mers, travels to the WingsREAD MORE

My Path to a Warbird Cockpit – I Couldn’t Do it Alone

My Path to a Warbird Cockpit – I Couldn’t Do it Alone

November 27, 2019

In the first part of this story, I told you about how I got started on the path to a warbird cockpit. All the various makes and models of aircraftREAD MORE

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