By JOHN CROFT, FAA NextGen Outreach and Reporting Pilots accustomed to receiving live ADS-B traffic updates from FAA radar through the Traffic Information Service-Broadcast (TIS-B)will feel blind — and less safe — if that service gets shut off. But that is exactly what might happen if their ADS-B equipment is transmitting hazardous information or performing incorrectly […]
AmSafe introduces SOARS
AmSafe introduced its new State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) kit at SUN ‘n FUN. SOARS was designed for non-FAR 23.562 and experimental aircraft. AMSAFE airbag seatbelts are available on a host of aircraft as original equipment or via STC for many models. But each of those products are customized for the specific aircraft. […]
Picture of the day: Flying high at SUN ‘n FUN
Of Wings & Things columnist and photographer extraordinaire Frederick A. Johnsen took this picture at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN of a MiG-17 flying past the airshow crowds. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the […]
Searey donated to Seaplane Pilots Association
Progressive Aerodyne revealed on opening day of SUN ’n FUN that it is providing a Searey Adventure SLSA for the next year to the Seaplane Pilots Association. The donation is designed to “expand the goodwill and public outreach that the Seaplane Pilots Association provides to the general public on behalf of the general aviation and […]
AOPA’s new ‘Destinations’ platform seeks to inspire, inform pilots
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has new tools to provide access to more general aviation travel information than ever before. The AOPA Destinations site offers a comprehensive place to find more details on each airport – and beyond – across the country. The new part of AOPA.org will help pilots looking to find […]
ForeFlight demonstrates upcoming enhancements at SUN ‘n FUN
ForeFlight demonstrated a slate of upcoming enhancements at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN. “Over the last 10 years, ForeFlight has been focused on giving pilots the most elegant and capable integrated application to make flying safer and more enjoyable,” said Tyson Weihs, ForeFlight co-founder and CEO. “ForeFlight 10 builds upon our decade of innovation, delivering […]
Stratus ADS-B transponders now have a 5-year warranty
Appareo unveiled a new five-year warranty on the company’s Stratus ADS-B Out transponders during the 2018 SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Florida. The Appareo dealer network was first informed about the five-year warranty last month at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) annual convention. The five-year warranty is offered for all certified transponders purchased in […]
Photo of the Day: Proud American
Kitfox Aircraft‘s John McBean sent us this photo of his U.S.-built and manufactured S7 Speedster inside the cavernous NOAA hangar at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport just before the start of the 2018 SUN ‘n FUN fly-in. The Speedster will be flown in airshows this year by Kyle Franklin at SUN ‘n FUN. Would you like to have your […]
How to avoid an ADS-B call sign mismatch
By TOM HOFFMANN, Managing Editor, FAA Safety Briefing Your aircraft’s registration number or approved call sign is critical to the integrity of the ADS-B Out system, defining who you are in the National Airspace System (NAS). But what happens when your ADS-B name is different from your given name?A large number of operational inconsistencies with ADS-B […]