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 […]
Chinese buying spree creates frustration
In the past year, China has been “snapping up” U.S. general aviation companies, including a recent deal to buy cash-strapped Cirrus Aircraft, according to a report in the Wichita Eagle, which notes that while the purchase of Cirrus is a small transaction, it underscores China’s plans to expand its aviation industry. The story quotes aviation […]
Tecnam twin joins Airline Training Solutions fleet
Representatives of Airline Training Solutions are celebrating the arrival of the first Tecnam P2006T light twin aircraft at their facility at Craig Airport (CRG), in Jacksonville, Fla. It was the end of a long trip. After assembly and flight-testing, N594MA was disassembled, containerized and shipped from Tecnam’s factory in Italy to the company’s U.S. facility […]
Don’t let the wind catch you unprotected
Developed by pilots, the C100 Aircraft Anchoring System provides superior protection for aircraft from damaging winds, according to company officials. The C100 System exclusively utilizes the Claw, a patented lightweight, high-strength earth anchoring system. The C100 Kit includes one carry bag that stores three Claw anchors, nine spikes, one hammer, and 30 feet of rope. […]
Next generation takes over at wing rebuilding company
Ownership of well-known wing rebuilding company, Williams Airmotive, has recently been changed. Roy Williams, the second generation of rebuilders, has officially bought the assets of his family business in Kendallville, Ind. Williams Airmotive has now become a division of “Airframe Components by Williams, Inc.” The original company started nearly 40 years ago, with Roy Williams […]
Reiff ups warranty
Reiff Preheat Systems has increased its “no fault” warranty on all preheat systems to five years, up from the twos years. Over the past 18 years the company has shipped more than 20,000 systems. The improved warranty “demonstrates to our customers the high level of confidence we have that our product will give them many […]
An evening with Dick Rutan
As part of a continuing series of presentations by leaders and legends in the aviation community, American Airlines C. R. Smith Museum welcomes aviation futurist Dick Rutan. In his presentation titled “Aviation Adventures Around and Out of This World,” Rutan will talk about his life in aviation, from his days in the U. S. Air […]
Creating a sense of community
“Community” is a time-honored best practice at Sporty’s Academy in Ohio. “It’s impossible to estimate how many student pilots are lost by making them feel like an intrusion into a flight school’s operations,” says Sporty’s Academy President Eric Radtke. “Instructors shouldn’t take students for granted and should welcome everyone coming to the airport into the […]