Did you solo 25 — or more — years ago? If so, you might want to check out the Silver Wings Fraternity. Started in 1958, the fraternity requires a pilot to be 25 years past first solo. Dues are just $25 per year at the national level. Walter Baker, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, was elected […]
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Four states, one destination
One of the best parts of Sun ‘n Fun is meeting up with friends. The Sunday Morning Breakfast Group from the midwest met in front of the FAA building every day at 1p.m. “And then we go on our separate ways,” said Carol McCabe from Chicago. “We come from a four-state area and once a […]
A GA pilot who happens to be FAA Administrator
Flying is serious business. That was one of the messages from FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt during his visit to Sun ‘n Fun this year. Introduced as “a GA pilot who happens to be FAA administrator,” Babbitt is the first GA pilot to be FAA administrator. He grew up in Florida, working as a CFI until […]
FAA runway safety initiative launched
You’ve probably seen someone roll across the hold short line before the active runway was clear. Maybe the pilot was in a hurry. Or maybe the pilot didn’t understand the signage. Or the pilot failed to heed the instruction to “hold short.” There are a dozen scenarios, but they all amount to the same thing: […]
Aspen Avionics unveils several new products
Aspen Avionics, Inc. is set to release two new products, the EFD1000C3 Pro PFD for Class III aircraft, and the EA100 Autopilot Attitude Interface, by July. An Engine Monitoring upgrade for the Aspen MFDs and the Evolution Backup Display product is expected to ship by the end of 2010. “Aspen more than doubled its product […]
Jeppesen introduces online training course
The Instrument Pilot Online training course from Jeppesen follows in the footsteps of its Private Pilot and Sport Pilot online training courses. The instrument course includes the minimum 30 hours of ground instruction and offers a host of features that include scenario-based lessons and decision making. The course stresses the importance of single pilot resource […]
Avidyne premieres new R9 features
Avidyne Corp. premiered a new feature called “FMS Preview” for its award-winning Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (R9) avionics system at this week’s Sun ‘n Fun. FMS Preview allows pilots to see a graphical presentation on the split-screen map as they scroll through the list of available departures, airways, transitions, and approach procedures in […]
Belite unveils avionics line
Belite Aircraft, which last year introduced the use of lightweight carbon fiber structural components into its FAR Part 103 aircraft, unveiled at Sun ‘n Fun a line of lightweight, solid state avionics designed especially for experimental and Part 103 aircraft. Marketed under Belite Electronics, Patch Flyer instruments include: Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), Air Speed Indicator […]
Build A Plane launches online courses
Build A Plane will now offer AeroScholars, two online aviation courses developed specifically for high school students. The two courses, “Fundamentals of Aviation Science” and “Advanced Aviation Science, “were written in accordance with NSTA national teaching standards. Students who complete the online courses can receive high school credit that counts toward graduation. Both programs were […]