uAvionix has launched its upgraded dual-frequency ADS-B receiver, pingStation 3, to enhance situational awareness at airports. pingStation 3 integrates 978 and 1090 MHz ADS-B receivers, GPS, antenna, and a Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) interface into a weatherproof enclosure.
Picture of the Day: Two restored beauties
Roger Montambo submitted this photo and note: “A 1949 Jeep CJ2A restored in 2009 and a 1947 Piper Cub J-3C-65 restored in 2016. Both in the family for four generations.”
Avionics sales rebound
Avionics sales increased 5.4% in the first nine months of 2021, topping $1.7 billion.
A Raffle of Hope
Only 3,000 tickets will be sold for the raffle, which features a 1961 Piper Colt as the grand prize.
Boeing puts out call to CFIs to complete new survey
Boeing has teamed with the National Association of Flight Instructors on the survey, which is designed to gather information on “digital learning practices in early career pilot training.”
Picture of the Day: Takeoff
A 1940 Meyers OTW takes off at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa in early fall 2021.
Student research could be key to unlocking National Airspace for drones
The students are studying a back-up system that would be like a “fail-safe” for drones, adding an additional layer of control and safety, according to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University officials.
How do you feel about flying in the same airspace as urban air mobility operations?
A new survey wants your opinions on your willingness to fly in the same airspace as urban air mobility operations.
Aviation Survival Gear Kit introduced
Designed by a pilot, the kit includes items to help in case of an emergency, ranging from shelter and first aid, to water, fire, and rescue.