The Port of Skagit Board of Commissioners recently took a tour of the construction work at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Wash., where the Runway 10-28 Overlay and Underdrain Improvements project have begun. The port has awarded a contract for $2,533,826.30 to Interwest Construction Inc., Burlington, for the project, which is the first phase […]
Aeroplanner unveils Google Maps-based flight planning
Science Applications International Corp. has debuted an enhanced service offered by its web-based flight planning system, AeroPlanner.com, that enables users to plan and map flights using Google Maps. The upgraded service allows pilots to plot their routes on satellite images provided in Google Maps, showing the terrain and airspace in vivid detail. “We are running […]
Wireless headset now available
ATO Aviation has announced the availability of the EQ-Link wireless aviation headset by EQ Wireless Communications. The EQ-Link wireless aviation headset completely eliminates the wire extending from the headset ear cup to an aircraft’s intercom system, said ATO spokesman Harold Christensen. “The EQ-Link system is the result of over 20 years of experience in designing […]
Trio introduces GX PRO autopilot
Trio has introduced the GX PRO, which has all of the features of the standard Pro Pilot autopilot with the additional capability of bi-directional communications with the Garmin G3X EFIS system. The GX PRO flight dynamics have been optimized to take full advantage of the G3X pitch and roll guidance, according to company officials. When […]
New Battery Parasitic Load Tester from Concorde
Concorde Battery Corp. has released a new Parasitic Load Tester (PLT) to measure the parasitic load drain on aircraft batteries when the master switch is off and the aircraft is inactive. The tester is designed to mate with an MS3509 style quick disconnect receptacle. This PLT was conceived and engineered in response to concerns in […]
Atlanta Sport Flight adds Alto LSA
Atlanta Sport Flight, located at Atlanta Fulton County Field (FTY), also known locally as Charlie Brown Airport, will soon be home to a new Alto LSA. Paul Volle, owner of Atlanta Sport Flight, recently purchased an Alto. “The key to success is to be profitable, so we examine operating costs, maintenance, and durability. The Alto […]
Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame to enshrine six
On Saturday, May 21, six individuals with aviation connections in Michigan will be enshrined into the Air Zoo’s Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame. The Tuskegee Airmen and author Nancy Lynn Mess will also be honored during the ceremony. The 2011 Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame enshrinees are: Clayton J. Brukner, WACO founder and inventor: Clayton […]
PilotMall.com to host fly-out to Bahamas
PilotMall.com has unveiled plans for a fly-out to Bimini Island, Bahamas, scheduled for June 10-12. Bimini Island is the perfect destination for those visiting The Bahamas via private aircraft for the first time, according to company officials, noting that at just 53 miles east of Miami, Bimini is the closest point of entry in The […]
Air Show Hall of Fame seeking nominations
The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation is looking for nominations for the Air Show Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was created in 1995 to recognize those who made significant contributions to the air show industry, and represents the pilots, stuntpeople, announcers, producers, aircraft designers, builders and other innovators who have changed […]