Seattle Avionics offers show special Some SUN ’n FUN attendees will get a special deal from Seattle Avionics Software this week: The SkyPad2 Slate Tablet EFB, which comes with a free Lifetime EFB ChartData subscription (normally $829 by itself) for no additional charge — but just for the first 100 SkyPad EFB sales. The SkyPad2 […]
Ice Skates redux
LoPresti Aviation never does anything in a small way. That’s why the company is introducing six products during SUN ’n FUN — one for every day. Tuesday’s is an upgrade from a product introduced last year: Ice Skates 2, wheelpants for Cirrus aircraft. The Ice Skates were designed in response the a problem with the […]
9/11 first responder receives scholarship
New York City firefighter Paul Lampasso is the first recipient of an Able Flight Career Training Scholarship funded with the support of Cessna Aircraft Co. Lampasso was on limited duty due to an earlier firefighting injury when he responded to the attack on the World Trade Center towers on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. […]
Sun ‘n Fun Radio goes global
SUN ’n FUN Radio’s coverage of this year’s fly-in will be streamed live over the Internet throughout the six days of the show. The live audio streaming is being made possible by a continuing partnership with LiveATC.net. SUN ’n FUN officials add they will continue to stream programming year round. “For many years, Dave Shallbetter […]
FIKI Baron on display this week at Sun ’n Fun
CAV Aerospace is showcasing a Beechcraft Baron with flight into known ice (FIKI) capabilities at this week’s Sun ’n Fun fly-in. The Baron 58’s ice protection features CAV’s proprietary weeping wings TKS system. “Even though we are coming out of the winter icing season, CAV Aerospace is available year-round to install our proven ice protection […]
Garmin showcases GTN 650/750 at Sun ‘n Fun
Garmin has introduced the GTN 650 and GTN 750 series. The panel-mount units are certified and approved for installation in hundreds of makes and models of general aviation aircraft. The GTN 650 and GTN 750 feature new capabilities for GPS/NAV/COM systems like touchscreen operation, graphical flight planning with victor airways and high-altitude jet routes, remote […]
Aviator networking site launches
ATN Publishing and Westfield Flight Academy have launched a new website that provides aviators a platform to network with people in the aviation industry, as well as be an outlet for safety, scholarships, and education. The FabulousFlying.com creators wanted to create a vehicle where folks interested in flying could not only share their airborne memories, […]
iChart updated
The next release of iChart from FlightPrep will add seamless charts, GPS moving map and future XM weather support. Available on the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, iChart allows pilots to see their current position on Sectionals, Terminal Area Charts (TACs), Low Enroutes, Approach Plates and Airport Diagrams using the on-board GPS built into 3G […]
Version 5 for iFly 700 released
Adventure Pilot today released its Version 5 Software Update, which will now provide iFly 700 users with new features like Autopilot support (“NMEA output”), Airspace Alerts, and an improved Airport Information Page. As with all iFly 700 updates, the Version 5 Software Update is available for existing users to download via an “Update Package” from […]