MyGoFlight has introduced the Flight Bag PLC series of flight bags, designed for the paperless cockpit (PLC). “The paperless cockpit is gaining tremendous momentum as pilots in general, commercial and military aviation move to using iPads as EFB devices with airlines such as United and Alaska, which announced that their pilots will start to use […]
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Cessna Pilot Center network grows
Cessna has added five flight training organizations to its global network of more than 250 Cessna Pilot Centers. The newest members of the CPC network are: • Colt Aviation, Big Rapids, Mich. • Flugsportgruppe Zuercher Oberland (FZGO), Feharltorf, Switzerland • MERA Inc., dba Benz Aviation, Grand Haven, Mich. • Middle River Aviation, Baltimore, Md. • […]
Connected Panel now compatible with Garmin GNS Navigators
Aspen Avionics announced today that Connected Panel, a new technology that wirelessly links mobile devices to certified avionics, will be compatible with the Garmin GNS 400W/500W series navigators when Connected Panel is released at the end of the year. With this new capability, Connected Panel Enabled applications will be able to synchronize and cross-fill flight […]
Wicks to host Stewart Systems workshop
Wicks Aircraft Supply will host a three-day workshop with Stewart Systems at SRT Aviation at Illinois’ Mt. Vernon Airport (MVN), Oct. 27–29. Class size will be restricted to 20 people. The classes will run from 8 am to 5 pm. The event will focus on fabric covering and taping, rib stitching, and painting techniques, according […]
Terre Haute Air Center newest Avfuel-branded dealer
Terre Haute Air Center at Terre Haute International Airport (HUF) in Indiana has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBOs offering Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP rewards, and more. Owned and operated by the Terre Haute International Airport Authority, Terre Haute Air Center serves western Indiana and eastern Illinois. Numerous pilot amenities are offered, including a […]
Sporty’s debuts radio mount
Make sure your cockpit isn’t the scene of flying objects when you secure your SP-400 with the custom-designed RAM Mount Cradle, offered by Sporty’s.With this RAM Mount, you can securely attach your radio to the yoke where it will stay put, no matter what, Sporty’s officials said. The SP-400 slides into the base, and the […]
Actor to speak at ‘Top Gun’ screening
On Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. the Museum of Flight in Seattle will screen the 1986 film about hot-shot Navy fighter pilots, “Top Gun,” followed by a special appearance by actor Tom Skerritt, who portrayed “Viper” in the movie. The program is part of the museum’s 2011 celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation.
Appareo Systems releases updates to ALERTS software
Appareo Systems has released several updates to its ALERTS software products. ALERTS – Aircraft Logging and Event Recording for Training and Safety – is a Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) and FDM system designed for light and legacy aircraft where more traditional flight data recorders are too large and costly to be viable choices, company […]
Avidyne unveils ‘multi-touch’ capability
Avidyne revealed that multi-touch capability will be included with its recently-announced IFD540 GPS/Navigation/Communication system. Multi-touch allows pilots to gesture using two or more fingers on the touch screen to scroll and zoom the map range setting in and out. “In addition to all the great features we announced at the introduction of the IFD540, multi-touch […]