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Free transition training for used LSA buyers

By Janice Wood · September 6, 2011 ·

SportairUSA now offers free transition flight training and a free aircraft safety check to purchasers of used Sting, Sirius, and Savage light sport aircraft. “We have always provided free transition flight and ground school training to our new aircraft buyers,” said Bill Canino, CEO of SportairUSA. “To help maintain the safety of the fleet, as […]

iFlightPlanner.com joins Connected Panel program

By Janice Wood · September 5, 2011 ·

iFlightPlanner.com will be working with Aspen Avionics as a Connected Panel partner to enable connectivity between its soon to be released iPad application, iFlightPlanner for iPad presented by Sennheiser, and the Aspen Avionics Connected Panel. “We are very excited to be working with Aspen Avionics as part of this project. Providing pilots with a safe […]

New FBO opens at ASD

By Janice Wood · September 5, 2011 ·

On Sept. 1, the City of Slidell opened the doors of its new FBO at Slidell Municipal Airport (ASD) in Louisiana. “The city’s intention is to provide its based clients and the aviation community at large with superior service,” said Freddy Drennan, mayor. “We have an abundance of both avgas (100 LL) and Jet A […]

Wicks offers iPad freedom with MyClip

By Janice Wood · September 5, 2011 ·

More and more pilots are incorporating the versatile iPads with their flying. Problem is, where do you put the iPad during a cross country flight? MyClip has come up with a solution that turns the computer into a kneeboard. This allows hands-free operation while airborne while making it easier to type or change screens, according […]

FAA upgrades Castleberry’s certification

By Janice Wood · September 5, 2011 ·

Castleberry Instruments and Avionics’s repair station has earned FAA full Class 1, 2, 3 Radio, Class 1, 2, 3, 4, Instrument and Limited Airframe ratings. These upgrades enable Castleberry to add all avionics, all instruments, as well as installations and certain aircraft certifications to its current service offerings, company officials said. “Earning these ratings will […]

Aircraft Spruce stocks Tempest EPS

By Janice Wood · September 5, 2011 ·

All engines accumulate moisture when they are not run everyday. Moisture will oxidize and create rust in the engine causing potential damage as well as faulty oil analysis. The Tempest Engine Preservation System (EPS) protects the aircraft engine from damage, according to officials with Aircraft Spruce, which now stocks the product. The EPS pumps dry […]

LiveAirShowTV plans Reno coverage

By Janice Wood · September 1, 2011 ·

It’s time for the 48th Annual Reno National Championship Air Races, and LiveAirShowTV will once again be on the ramp from Wednesday, Sept. 14, to Sunday, Sept. 18, to bring race fans the inside story. Beginning Wednesday of race week, video will be gathered during the day, and then assembled and posted online that night. […]

Latest issue of FAA Safety Briefing online

By Janice Wood · September 1, 2011 ·

The September/October 2011 issue of FAA Safety Briefing presents the wide world of flying and showcases many of the training and educational opportunities available in aviation. Whether it’s earning a new rating or certificate, experiencing the thrill of soaring, or getting more familiar with glass cockpits, there are several fun and exciting ways of expanding […]

Aspen Avionics receives TSA approval for synthetic vision

By Janice Wood · September 1, 2011 ·

Aspen Avionics has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval of Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV) for Evolution Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFDs). Evolution Synthetic Vision is enabled by Software Version 2.4.x, which will be available upon Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval. FAA STC approval of ESV is imminent and shipment availability is […]

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