Cirrus Aircraft, on Tuesday morning, March 29 (9 am CDT) will debut the latest Cirrus Vision SF50 video update on the Cirrus YouTube Channel. Paul Brey (VP, Product Development) and Dave Rathbun (Chief Engineer, Cirrus Vision) walk viewers around the V1 test jet and highlight the latest progress. Mike Stevens, (Chief Test Pilot, Cirrus Vision) […]
Columbian Army to have Touchscreen Avionics from Garmin
INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Eagle Creek Aviation Services, will install the new Garmin GTN 750 and GTN 650 touchscreen avionics in two Turbine Commanders operated by the Colombian Government as part of full Grand Renaissance Commander Refurbishments now underway by Eagle Creek. The GTN 750/650 are an integral part of the Garmin-powered avionics suite installations on the two […]
PS Engineering adds specialization with two new audio panels
PS Engineering introduced two new audio panels at the March 22-25 Aircraft Electronics Association Tradeshow and Convention. The PMA8000C adds a third transceiver while retaining Bluetooth connectivity for cell phones, while the PMA8000D allows for dual audio installations where the separate and independent audio selection is required. The new PMA8000C is the result of “many […]
Aspen Avionics expands Evolution Flight Display functionality
Aspen Avionics has released of a series of enhancements that broaden the compatibility and expand the functionality of the Evolution Flight Display System. Aspen’s most recent product updates include: Approval for the Evolution system to emulate the Collins PN 101 HSI system, providing lateral and vertical deviation, heading, and course datum inputs to compatible autopilots. […]
CubCrafters dealership opens in Australia
With the recent establishment of Cub Aircraft Australia Pty. Ltd, CubCrafters has extended its distribution network to Australia. Cub Aircraft Australia has just completed building a hanger at Tyabb Airport, about 40 miles southeast of Melbourne, Victoria. They recently received two CubCrafters aircraft, one of which is being used for demonstrations. Company founder Stephen Buckle […]
NASA to discuss Laminar Airflow research
On Wednesday, March 30, NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center will host an hour-long web chat on achieving laminar or smooth airflow over an aircraft surfaces. The chat will feature NASA Dryden aerospace engineer Ethan Baumann. The latest in a series of NASA web chats for the on-line community on a variety of topics involving NASA […]
MyPilotStore.com named Sennheiser ‘Dealer of the Year’
The U.S. subsidiary of Sennheiser named MyPilotStore.com its 2010 dealer of the year. To express its thanks, Sennheiser made a donation to Pilots ‘n Paws. The donation supports efforts to bring those who rescue, shelter or foster animals together with pilots and plane owners willing to assist with the transportation of animals.
Rosie the Riveter — The Musical
SEATTLE — Boeing Field’s Museum of Flight will play host for a new musical, “Rosie the Riveter,” on April 23 at 2 p.m. The show, produced by Seattle’s 5th Avenue Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company, tells the story of the heroic women in the World War II workforce who built the airplanes that helped win […]
Hangar Hotel to host Safety Day, Fly-In
The Texas Aviation Association will hold its Hangar Hotel Safety Day & Fly-In (register here) at Gillespie County Airport (T82) in Fredericksburg, Texas on Saturday, April 2, 2011 10 AM to Noon, rain or shine! Sponsors Include: National Business Aviation Association, Austin Flight Check, Sisk Rifles. Door Prizes include a new i-Pad with ForeFlight Software […]