Avidyne Corp. has revealed that its new DFC90 and DFC100 autopilot systems will include Avidyne Autopilot Flight Envelope Protection, a safety-enhancing feature that prohibits inadvertent autopilot–induced stall and overspeed situations. The DFC90 and DFC100 also include a “Straight & Level” button that overrides all autopilot modes and levels the aircraft in both pitch and roll […]
Alphabet groups work together to defend GA
The opening session of the AOPA Aviation Summit earlier this month featured something that GA has not seen before: The leaders of all GA’s alphabet groups on the same stage. Previous rivalries were put aside as the leaders of those groups — the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, National Business Aviation Association, General Aviation Manufacturers […]
A star is born
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 […]