Gwinnett County Airport-Briscoe Field (LZU), Georgia’s fifth-busiest airport, may be privatized, setting the stage for commercial airline service at the GA airport, according to a story in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A measure to privatize the airport was passed unanimously by the Gwinnett County Commission Jan. 19, but before privatization occurs, the county plans to study […]
Industry leaders convene for WAI conference
Four noted industry leaders will participate in a panel discussion at the Women in Aviation, International (WAI) Conference’s annual luncheon Feb. 26 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Panel members include Paula Derks, president, Aircraft Electronics Association; Karen Gebhart, president of the AOPA Foundation; Elissa Lines, vice president, Experimental Aircraft Association; and Ed Bolen, president of […]
IMC Clubs partners with SAFE
IMCClubs.org has formed an alliance with the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). In a Letter of Understanding, both groups agreed to “promote aviation safety awareness, training and instrument proficiency to all airmen.” Under this agreement SAFE will also promote member participation in the IMC Club movement. “It is a great milestone for us […]
Lancair simplifies Evolution pricing
Pricing of the 2010 Lancair Evolution has been simplified into one base price for the airframe from the firewall aft. The 2010 base kit includes the airframe and systems, as well as a Lancair-engineered Garmin G900x panel, including Synthetic Vision, engine monitoring, XM Weather, Tru Track autopilot, secondary electrical and environmental Control touch screen, TCAD, […]
Avidyne MFD gets FAA nod for 650+ aircraft
Avidyne Corp. has received FAA Approved Model List-Supplemental Type Certification (AML-STC) approval for the recently-introduced EX600 Multi-Function Display (MFD). This AML-STC, which comes on the heels of the Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval granted at the end of December, authorizes installation of the EX600 MFD in more than 650 Part 23 Class I, II, and […]
Fly-In Theater returns to Oshkosh
For the fifth straight year, Ford Motor Co. will host the Fly-In Theater on the AirVenture grounds, with additional support from Hamilton Watches. The 58th annual EAA fly-in convention is July 26-Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The outdoor theater, located adjacent to EAA’s Camp Scholler camping area, will be open each evening […]
Hi-def video mapping system debuts
Red Hen Systems has released its first High-Definition Video Mapping System. The new VMS-HD combines Red Hen’s VMS technology with the smallest HD Digital Video Recorder available today, designed by Convergent Design of Colorado Springs, Colorado, according to company officials. Weighing in at 1.4 pounds, the device records to two removable compact flash cards and […]
Power Flow offers rebate
Power Flow Systems, Inc. has initiated a special three-month rebate offer. Anyone ordering a tuned exhaust system before March 31 will receive a $400 rebate. Power Flow tuned exhaust systems make engines run more efficiently, allowing the engine to develop more power for an increase in cruise speed by as much as 7 knots, or […]
Donate cost of flight to help in Haiti
What can GA pilots do to help in Haiti? In a special message at AOPA.org, Aircraft Owner and Pilots Association President Craig Fuller notes that while all GA pilots want to jump in their aircraft and fly down to help, government officials and disaster experts say that’s not the best way to help right now. […]