Avionics industry legend Edward King, Jr. died June 3 at the age of 90. “Ed King was one of the most important figures in the development of modern avionics,” said National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen. “His vision and entrepreneurial spirit helped establish and advance the state of the art for […]
Sebring applies for grant to preserve historic control tower
The historic air traffic control tower at Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) in Florida is badly in need of renovation and the Sebring Airport Authority is asking the city, the county and prominent members of the public for letters of support in obtaining a state grant. The tower, 62.8 feet tall, was built in 1941, when […]
America’s first female Zeppelin pilot takes off
Andrea Deyling has joined Airship Ventures in the San Francisco Bay area as an airship pilot, becoming America’s first female Zeppelin pilot. A licensed LTA pilot, Deyling has been training on the Zeppelin Eureka since November 2011 and officially earned her Zeppelin qualification this month. In climbing into the left seat of the world’s largest […]
Museum hands out $45,000 in scholarships
The San Diego Air & Space Museum’s mission statement is to inspire young people to tackle the challenges of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics academic disciplines and to make a difference in the world through an innovative, adventurous spirit. To further this goal, the museum and Convair Alumni Association has selected 12 students in […]
Two-way satellite communicator now available
Gulf Coast Avionics and Pacific Coast Avionics have added the DeLorme inReach two-way satellite communicator to their product lines. Designed for use with an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device, it provides two-way satellite communications in remote or high-risk environments anywhere in the world. “This is an incredibly capable product that provides so many […]
Construction begins on DuPage runway project
After a five-year process to obtain FAA approvals, DuPage Airport (DPA) just west of Chicago has begun construction to extend its second longest runway. “The airport currently has the second longest runway in Chicagoland after O’Hare, and the lengthened secondary runway will give us further operational flexibility and added safety,” says Executive Airport Director David […]
Fathers free at Virginia museum this weekend
Fathers will get in free June 15 to June 17 at the Virginia Air & Space Center in Hampton, Virginia, with the purchase of a child’s admission. Check it out here
Universal Tow Bar debuts
Bogert Aviation introduces the 04M-BBU Universal Tow Bar that will work on virtually any general aviation aircraft. The Universal Tow Bar carries up to four sets of “feet” at all times. No tools are required to substitute “feet” and it’s adjustable in length, making it easy to hook up to a tug, golf cart, or […]
Turbine Soot Master introduced
Real Clean Aviation Products has introduced Turbine Soot Master, a carbon soot cleaner and degreaser designed to address carbon exhaust build-up and staining that plagues most turboprop aircraft. With a streak-free formula, Turbine Soot Master dissolves carbon, grease and oil, revealing a clean surface with very little effort, according to company officials. The product is […]