Hillsboro Aviation now has the Garmin G500H available for helicopters. Dual 6.5-inch LCD screens, mounted side-by-side in a single bezel, put Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) capabilities right in front of the pilot for easy scanning and interpretation, said officials with the company, which has facilities at Portland-Hillsboro (HIO) and Portland-Troutdale (TTD) […]
10th edition of ‘The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual’ released
The legacy of legendary flight instructor William K. Kershner lives on in the 10th edition of his venerable classic, “The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual,” now edited by his son William C. Kershner. This first volume in “The Flight Manuals Series” is a ground school textbook, maneuvers manual, and syllabus all rolled into one, providing a […]
Wicks Aircraft to give away TV at Sun ‘n Fun
Wicks Aircraft Supply will award a Vizio 32-inch LCD HDTV set at the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In, which runs April 13-18. Anyone can stop by the Wicks booth and register to win, company officials said. It is not necessary to be present at the time of the drawing, which will take place after the show. […]
Paper Airplane Festival unfolds Saturday
The San Diego Air & Space Museum is set to launch its annual Paper Airplane Festival this Saturday , March 20, at 11 a.m. During the festival people of all ages can engage in hands-on activities, competitions and participate in a mass launch at the end of the festival. Attendees can learn to fold many […]
Electric aircraft in spotlight at AirVenture
Electric-powered aircraft will be a major part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with a full schedule of events throughout the week, including afternoon showcase flights each day, evening flight demos, and displays and forums in AirVenture’s Aviation Learning Center. EAA is also inviting innovators and developers of the electric-powered aircraft to participate in forums and presentations […]
Women Soaring Pilots Association slates seminar
The Women Soaring Pilots Association (WSPA) will hold its 34th Annual Women Soaring Seminar in Reno, Nevada, July 18-23. Members from Europe and across the United States will meet for a week-long seminar on cross-country soaring and SSA Badge work. Included will be lectures, dual flights, lead and follow cross-country flights and dry lake landouts, […]
Epic Air assets up for bid
Phillip Friedman, CEO of Harlow Aerostructures of Wichita, is vying to buy the assets of bankrupt aircraft developer Epic Air, according to a report at Aviation International News, which notes an auction for Epic’s assets is slated for March 26. Read Matt Thurber’s full report here.
Wichita Police Department recognizes Mid-Continent Instruments
The Wichita Police Department’s Air Section has recognized Mid-Continent Instruments’ excellent customer service with the WPD Certificate of Appreciation. Lt. Paul Shields and David Fry, director of maintenance, presented Mid-Continent Instruments President and CEO Todd Winter with the award recently. According to police department officials, Mid-Continent literally helped keep the Air Section’s 2003 MD500E Light […]
FreeFlight WAAS GPS Sensor tapped for ADS-B testing
FreeFlight Systems’ 1203 WAAS GPS receiver has been selected by the FAA as part of the official ADS-B testing in Alaska. It will join its sister product, the 1201 WAAS GPS receiver, which has been successfully used in Alaska since 2003 as part of the FAA Capstone Program, according to officials with the Waco, Texas-based […]