Republic Airport (FRG) on Long Island in New York recently became a bustling scene of faux police cars, extras as state troopers, an army of movie technicians, a battery of lights, cameras and action for a filming of a scene from the popular ABC sitcom “Ugly Betty.” The effort is just one of a number […]
Oral History Center gives history a future
Kissimmee Air Museum, located at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), is initiating an Oral History program to record the Greatest Generation’s history. “During World War II we had between 13 million to 16 million men and women in uniform with about 6 million in combat,” said Tom Mazzoli, Oral History interviewer. “Today there are less […]
NextGen ADS-B technology now available for pilots in Gulf of Mexico
NavWorx, Inc. now has available its ADS600-series receivers, which provide display of TIS-B traffic and FIS-B weather information. The ADS600 line of Universal Access Transceivers (UAT) are designed to capture and display broadcast information from Air Traffic Control, enhancing situational awareness for pilots and improving air traffic safety, according to company officials. The NavWorx receivers […]
New features for FlightDeck Freedom
Satcom Direct has added new features to its FlightDeck Freedom (FDF) service, which includes compatibility with most datalink avionics, integration with Satcom Direct’s new flight tracking solutions, and compatibility with even more flight planning systems. The new features further expand the capabilities of the service, according to company officials, who notes FDF now supports Primus […]
Wicks expands aircraft plywood supply
Wicks Aircraft Supply has expanded its supply of aircraft grade plywood to meet the needs of homebuilders and restorers, now featuring thicknesses from 1/16-inch to ½-inch and .8mm to 2mm. The plywood is available in sheets up to 4 foot X 8 foot and can be cut, without charge, down to 1 foot X 4 […]
Free DIY newsletter for welders launches
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has launched its new DIY eNewsletter, developed specifically for the Do-It-Yourself welder. The DIY eNewsletter contains feature stories, customer videos, basic how-to articles, instructional videos, new product information, project ideas, special offers for subscribers and more. A free subscription to DIY includes eight issues per year and is available at MillerWelds.com/newsletters.
GA shipments fall 46% so far this year
In the first three quarters of 2009, total general aviation (GA) airplane shipments fell 46.8%, from 2,982 units in 2008 to 1,587 units so far this year. Total industry billings are down 23.5%, to $13.8 billion, according to figures just released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. “These shipment and billings figures are a result […]
Harriet Alexander Field recognized for contribution to GA
Harriet Alexander Field (ANK) in Salida, Colo., was recently recognized by the Colorado Pilots Association for its contribution to general aviation, according to a story in the Mountain Mail. Carl Hasselbrink, airport manager, and his staff personnel received the recognition for their efforts to accommodate needs of visitors. “I’ve always felt an airport is a […]
LSA Expo shapes up
Things are shaping up for the US Sport Aviation Expo, slated for Jan. 21-24, 2010, at Sebring Regional Airport in Sebring, Florida. The number of exhibitors continues to grow, according to organizers, who note new vendors, such as Van’s Aircraft, will be present, while previous exhibitors will be introducing new models. New sponsors, including Remos […]