The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has named John McGraw, former FAA Deputy Director of Flight Standards Service, as its head of regulatory affairs. McGraw held several key leadership positions at the FAA before retiring in December 2012. He is currently president of John McGraw Aerospace Consulting. “John brings more than 40 years of aviation […]
Old Rhinebeck Aerodome slates Women Fly Weekend
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome will feature “Women Fly Weekend” July 27 and 28 to expand awareness among girls and young women about the fun of flying for recreation and the potential for careers in aviation. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a not-for-profit organization specializing in early aviation. The museum and grounds boast some […]
Deohako introduces aviation iPad case and mounting system
Recently introduced is the Deohako Aviation iPad Case and Mounting System that works as an iPad kneeboard, iPad yoke mount and iPad suction cup mount, all within one design. At the heart of the Deohako Aviation iPad System is the iPad case itself. It has a natively connection system built into the case that mounts […]
My first plane
By EDWARD DOLEJSI The overwhelming desire to buy a plane for the first timer can be the experience of a lifetime. The dream of owning my own plane, the search for the right one, and finally parting with my money, should have started my life in the pilots’ paradise. Well, “should have” are the operative […]
Pilot flies endangered species on way to Oshkosh
This year, LightHawk Volunteer Pilot Michael Baum of Los Altos, Calif., will make an interesting stop on his way to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. The pilot, who is a driving force behind the Aviators Model Code of Conduct and donates flights through LightHawk, will stop in Loveland, Colo., to load a pair of endangered black-footed […]
Taffet opens FBO consulting firm
NEW ORLEANS – Jay Taffet has founded FBO Capital, which offers FBO consulting services for start-up and established FBOs. Called the “25-Point Plan for a Premium FBO,” Taffet’s consulting considers the entire portfolio of details associated with terminal presentation, service delivery, hospitality coordination and amenity development that makes the reception, hosting and coordination of aircrew […]
RANS debuts aircraft covering conversion kits
RANS now has conversion kits for several of its models that allow owners to convert pre-sewn Dacron envelope covered planes to the Superflite fabric. The kits include all the parts needed to adapt the wings, according to company officials. “If your plane is coming up for re-cover, consider a conversion kit,” company officials said in […]
PS Engineering introduces certified audio panel with com radio
PS Engineering has introduced a certified, full-featured VHF com radio integrated with an audio control panel. The PAR200 system combines an audio control panel, high fidelity four-place stereo intercom with IntelliVox, Bluetooth connectivity, and a remote mounted EASA/FAA Certified Trig Avionics VHF aviation communications transceiver. “Ever since we introduced the PAR100EX Experimental Aircraft Audio Selector […]
Dual Electronics delivers weather and traffic to GRT Avionics EFIS systems
HEATHROW, Fla. – Dual Electronics’ XGPS170 GPS + ADS-B Receiver now integrates with panel-mounted EFIS systems from GRT Avionics, providing ADS-B weather (FIS-B) and traffic (TIS-B) data to Horizon HX, Horizon HXr and Sport SX systems, via USB. The integration allows pilots to see weather and traffic information displayed on their primary navigation screens, while […]