Zenith Aircraft introduced a CH 750 powered by a new Rotax 912iS engine at this week’s SUN ’n FUN. The airframe was constructed by Skytek Aircraft Services in Vernon, British Columbia, and was flown by their pilot to the Zenith factory in Mexico, Missouri, after an extensive flight testing program, according to Zenith officials. quipped […]
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iFlightPlanner for iPad v2.0 released
iFlightPlanner has released iFlightPlanner for iPad v2.0, an upgrade to its iPad-based flight planning solution presented by Sennheiser. In addition to enhancements to the pilot experience throughout the app, iFlightPlanner for iPad now parallels the flight planning functionality found on iFlightPlanner.com, according to company officials. New features include: Intuitive route planning with FAA auto-routing, SIDs […]
FAA pursues rulemaking on third class medical
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA is moving ahead with the rulemaking process to possibly expand the number of pilots eligible to fly without the need for a third-class medical certificate. This is in response to a petition from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).The two associations filed a […]
Hydrodynamics introduces Method Seven Glasses
Hydrodynamics introduced the Method Seven Glasses at this week’s SUN ’n FUN. The Method Seven technology for the sunglasses blends color balancing for each of the standard lighting spectrums (HPS, Metal Halide, LED, Sun …) with high quality lenses that provide the best in optical clarity, according to company officials. Additionally, Method Seven protection removes […]
Paddle lamps make their debut
New from PSA Enterprises are paddle lamps, LED Replacement Navigational/Position Lamps that are available in red or green, 14 or 28 volts, weighing in at less than .0285 pounds. The lights draw .12 amps and pack 100+ Foot Candles of light. The paddle lamps are “plug & play” with no modification or alterations required and […]
Scheme Designers debut limited edition designs for Cirrus aircraft
Scheme Designers has introduced Cirrus Applied Art — 12 limited edition vinyl design sets available just for Cirrus owners. Only 15 of each set will be sold and each set is numbered and signed by the artist. Cirrus aircraft have been popular since their introduction and, with the harsh environment all aircraft operate in, the […]
SAFE Toolkit App launched
A new smartphone application with near-real-time NWS weather, flight tracking, flight planning services, CFI endorsements and more was unveiled this week at SUN ’n FUN by the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). Called the SAFE Toolkit, the new app is free for flight instructors and other aviation educators. SAFE spokesman Kevin D Murphy said the […]
Diamond twin-engine diesel makes show debut
A new diesel twin-engine DA42-VI — known as the Dash-6 — is making its 2014 show debut at this week’s SUN ’n FUN. “Since its introduction last year, everyone has been asking when the Dash-6 would be available to see,” said Jeff Owen, vice president of Premier Aircraft Sales in Fort Lauderdale, Diamond’s southeastern distributor. […]
Shell to sponsor Able Flight scholarship to honor Alan Henley
Able Flight, a non-profit organization that provides flight and aviation career training scholarships to people with physical disabilities, announced today that Shell Aviation has signed on as a major sponsor of its national scholarship and mentoring program. Each year the Shell Aviation/Able Flight scholarship will be awarded to honor air show pilot Alan Henley, a […]