Avidyne unveiled on opening day of Oshkosh its soon-to-be-certified v9.3 software upgrade — which includes Synthetic Vision technology (SVS) — for the Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (R9) system. The v9.3 software release, which is expected to receive final FAA certification later this year, also provides support for three-screen R9 installations and on-board weather radar, […]
#OSH11: Baron releases Mobile Link
Baron Services’ Mobile Link device is now available for purchase online and at Airventure. The Mobile Link allows users of smart phones and tablets to view XM WX Satellite Weather data. The Mobile Link serves to connect an XM WX data receiver with mobile devices. A compatible third-party app is required to view XM WX […]
#OSH11: Belite demos fuel line water detector
A new, patent-pending technology developed by Belite Enterprises that is capable of detecting water in the fuel tank or fuel line is being demonstrated this week at AirVenture. Through the use of a small patent-pending probe and patent-pending discernment technology, the new technology discriminates between water and fuel and provides an alarm signal to the […]
#OSH11: LED replacement for Barons, Bonanzas debuts
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) has developed an LED replacement for its Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza landing and position lights. Designed in conjunction with Astronics LSI, these lighting units are available to replace existing landing, taxi, position and anti-collision lights. With no glass filament to break, they are shock and vibration resistant while consuming […]
#OSH11: FAA administrator at AirVenture Thursday
Even with all that’s going on with the FAA these days, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt is still planning to attend AirVenture Thursday for the Meet the Administrator forum. He’s bringing several top FAA officials, as well as Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Should be an interesting time! Look for a full report tomorrow.
#OSH11: Kestrel launches Aeroworks
Why is there a Piper Meridian at Kestrel Aircraft Co.’s exhibit at AirVenture? That’s because it is the first aircraft to be modified under the company’s new Aeroworks program, which will provide avionics and ergonomics modifications to Meridians and Cirrus aircraft. “We want to take these existing aircraft and bring them up to Kestrel standards, […]
#OSH11: Lycoming power
On opening day of AirVenture, Lycoming GM Michael Kraft took a moment to showcase the variety of aircraft powered by the company’s engines — from the earliest Burt Rutan models to the State Farm Zeppelin giving rides at the show to the new state-of-the art “Firebird” for the military — the most expensive aircraft ever […]
#OSH11: The big lie
What’s the biggest lie in aviation? “The most dangerous part of the flight is the drive to the airport.” So says Avemco President Jim Lauerman, in one of several forums he has presented at AirVenture this week. “We need to be honest about the risks and how to manage them,” he said. Lauerman noted that […]
#OSH11: Snap! Light Sport Aerobat plane debuts
SportairUSA, the American marketer and distributor of the Dallair FR-100 Snap!, is showing off the American production prototype at AirVenture this week. “A new aerobatic craft is an uncommon event,” said Bill Canino, President of SportairUSA. “The Snap! is the first purpose-built aerobat to incorporate lower-cost technology and methods learned from the light sport industry, […]