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 […]
ADS-B receiver with Synthetic Vision AHRS debuts
Unmanned avionics company Sagetech Corporation brings its expertise in miniaturization to the general aviation market this summer with its new ADS-B receiver. The Clarity family of ADS-B receivers offers an array of features in a portable unit smaller than a hockey puck. Highlights include: Dual-Link ADS-B data receiver (978 MHz, 1090 MHz) Integrated AHRS for […]
CubCrafters opens European market
When it receives delivery of a CubCrafters Carbon Cub in early June, directSky will become the aircraft manufacturer’s first dealer to service the European market. directSky provides aircraft sales, maintenance, management, restoration, repairs and pilot training. It is headed by Managing Director/CEO Kamil Skorupski. DirectSky is located in Ireland (Abbeyshrule Airfield) and Poland (Mielec Airfield). […]