G1000 “CHART NOT AVAILABLE”…What’s missing?
Recently, the owner pilot of a G1000 equipped TBM 850 posted a picture of his MFD and asked for advice about the error message “CHART NOT AVAILABLE” as he was viewing information for KBDU (Boulder Municipal Airport, Boulder, CO). (Image 1) He had already contacted Jeppesen tech support but came away with the impression that perhaps he had a problem with his downloaded data or his subscription did not include charts. It is important to understand that the word “CHART” in this on-screen message refers to what most pilots still call a “plate”. Back when no...
Read MoreTBMOPA Convention 2014 Starts Today in NOLA
Cheers and tailwinds to Larry and Jane Glazer as we get together again this year in New Orleans to celebrate all things TBM. Larry was a classy guy who did a lot for our organization and helped so many others along the way. May we remember them both fondly and may they remind us to always be vigilant to protect ourselves as well as our freedom.
Read MoreMission Statement
Our mission statement is…To help our clients intelligently manage operational risk associated with their aircraft in an effective and efficient manner that respects individual freedom, demands personal responsibility and acknowledges human limitations. Foresight Aviation was founded by Vaughn Harral as an enterprise dedicated to helping owners and pilots intelligently manage the risks involved in operating the Socata TBM700/850/900 series of very fast, single-engine turboprop aircraft. Through Foresight Aviation, you can now have the benefit of thousands of hours of accident free...
Read MoreBio: Vaughn Harral
I was born in Albany Georgia, where my father was stationed as an Air Force pilot. A USAF family, we moved around the globe as four children grew to adulthood and found their own callings. As all three sons worked as electrical engineers we also became licensed pilots, though I don’t think any of us ever really thought about an aviation career. Still, it was a passion that took hold of me like nothing before. I loved to fly and by the time I soloed, I was hooked for life. While great fun however, flying is no great strategy for financial success so I continued to work as an electrical...
Read MoreType Specific Training for Daher/Socata TBM 700/850/9X0 Aircraft
Foresight Aviation specializes in flight training for the Daher/Socata TBM 700, 850 & 9X0 line of single-engine turboprop aircraft. We offer initial and recurrent training. Initial Training: Foresight Aviation provides in-aircraft initial training in the form of SIOE (Supervised Initial Operating Experience). The FAA has a laissez faire position with respect to training requirements for the aspiring TBM pilot. To act as PIC of this aircraft which typically operates at two-thirds of the speeds and altitudes of a modern jet-liner, all the FAA requires is a private pilot certificate and a...
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