ping200X, which combines a Mode S Transponder, ADS-B Out, and an altitude encoder, is certified for use on drones, general aviation, and defense aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Spring in Iowa
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo, with a note: “Spring has finally arrived in Iowa, and I got this shot Easter weekend when a friend flew in to Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA).”
Hartzell helps backcountry pilots
Hartzell Propeller will make a $250 contribution directly to RAF for every member who buys a new Hartzell prop for backcountry flying until the end of 2022.
The Dayton Air Show with a twist
“The show will convert its spectator area to a drive-in theater-type parking lot. Guests will be able to purchase 20-foot x 20-foot Private Viewing Area using half the area to park their car and the other half to view the show in tailgate fashion.”
New LED landing and taxi light to debut at SUN ‘n FUN
In landing mode, the Equinox will output a 20°X20° bright white beam for high-speed takeoffs and landings. While in taxi mode, the light produces a wider 20°X50° beam spread that outputs a solid and evenly distributed light pattern for illumination of the runway/taxiway without impairing the vision of other pilots, officials explain.
Picture of the Day: Firefighter ready for takeoff
Maksym Pastushenko submitted this photo and note: “Firefighter on run up in Ukiah Municipal Airport (KUKI) in California.”
Aviation businesses gearing up for growth
The survey shows that more than 50% of aviation businesses are projecting growth in 2021. Even better, it found that 66% didn’t cut any jobs in 2020, despite the impact of COVID-19.
Celebrating 97 years since historic around-the-world flight
April 6, 2021, marked the 97th anniversary of the official start of the Douglas World Cruiser’s historic flight around the world. To mark the occasion, the Seattle World Cruiser Team put together a video that highlights events from that 1924 flight, as well as some milestone events from the project’s timeline.
Sport League racing season prepares for takeoff
The 2021 Sport Air Racing League season kicks off May 1, with races slated throughout the year. Billed as “racing for the rest of us,” the races are open to all pilots “who want to fly fast.”