The RA-4500 MKII is designed as a drop-in replacement for RA-4000 and RA-4500 radar altimeters installed prior to 5G C-band interference caused by 5G cell phone network transmissions, according to company officials.
Picture of the Day: Early birds
Bill Walker sent in this photo with a note: “The five aircraft on the ground outnumber the first four cars in the parking lot for the early lunch opening of the Pilot’s Room, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at Stanton’s Barbecue near Bennettsville, S.C. Two more aircraft joined the group for a meal at the longtime airport restaurant. I took this photo while on final in my Cessna 180.”
Record attendance for Girls in Aviation Day
Through events hosted by WAI chapters and corporate members, the number of GIAD participants more than doubled to over 30,000 compared with 16,000 attendees at GIAD 2022, according to WAI officials. The number of countries where events were held grew to 31 countries this year versus 19 countries last year. The number of events also increased to 168 events compared with over 120 last year.
New owner for Hartzell
“Our family has been blessed to be the stewards of Hartzell Aviation for 37 years. As we look to the future, we believe Arcline fully embraces our core value — Built on Honor — and will bring the skills and resources to build on over a century of excellence and innovation,” said Jim Brown, president of Hartzell Aviation.
Seaplane pilot releases children’s book
“My dream was a book that provides entertainment for both adult and child, and what better subject to write about other than my day job flying the beautiful Grumman Mallard flying boat,” says Australian seaplane pilot Daniel Bolton.
Picture of the Day: An unusual heritage flight
Bernard Robertson submitted this photo and note: “An unusual heritage flight at the Thunder over Michigan air show on Aug. 12, 2023, featuring a P-51B and a CT-133 (Canadian T-33).”
New hangar project takes off at KAEG
The inability to get a hangar at Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, led to the creation of a new company: High Flying Hangars, which will bring the first new commercial development to the airport in more than 25 years.
Indiana university expands aviation maintenance program
Vincennes University has received $4.5 million from the state to double enrollment in its Aviation Maintenance program. It also plans to boost its high school dual credit offerings.
PWI LED Logo Light gains FAA PMA certification
PWI has received FAA PMA approval for its new LED Logo Light for Beechcraft King Air 90, 200, 300, B300/350 models and the Beech 1900 C/D models.