For a second straight year B& S Aircraft Parts & Accessories will offer a salute to wounded veterans at its exhibit in Hangar C, #3085, during AirVenture, which kicks off tomorrow. Marine Sergeant Jonathan Blank of Augusta, Kan., will be the company’s guest during the show. Sergeant Blank was injured in October 2010 in Helmand […]
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‘I bought an iPad. Now what?’
Pilots who want to learn to incorporate iPads into their flying, or learn more about the utility of the iPad, are invited to attend Sporty’s EAA AirVenture forum “Flying with the iPad.” First presented to a standing-room only audience during this year’s Sun ‘n Fun, “Flying with the iPad” is scheduled for Friday, July 29, […]
Scheyden to unveil newest products at Oshkosh
Scheyden Precision Eyewear is debuting the company’s Albatross and Mustang models at the 2011 EAA AirVenture, going on now at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Co-designed by company founder Jeff Herold and eyewear industry veteran Patrick Hussey, the Albatross and Mustang styles are priced $299 to $329. Albatross’ aviator-like frames are ideal for nearly […]
Plane Janes calendar debuts
Last year, the Antique Airplane Club released its “Pilots Without Pants” calendar. How do you follow that? This year’s calendar features 13 of “New York’s most beautiful women next to the country’s rarest antique airplanes.” in its 2012 Plain Janes calendar. The proceeds from the sales of the calendar help preserve antique aviation in New […]
Blackhawk Modifications earns FAA certification for Cessna Caravan upgrade
The FAA has awarded an STC to Blackhawk Modifications for its XP42A Upgrade for the Cessna Caravan 208B. “This is the ultimate win-win opportunity,” said Jim Allmon, president and CEO. “This upgrade can pay for itself through increased revenue generation and reduced operating costs. Caravan operators will now have the power they need to take […]
Seattle writer to sign books about Aerocars
Seattle aviation writer Jake Schultz will be signing his book, “A Drive in the Clouds – The Story of the Aerocar,” at the Museum of Flight July 23. Schultz’s book celebrates the passion and dedication of Molt Taylor, the determined designer of a flying automobile named the Aerocar. The book follows Taylor’s project from its […]
Open Cockpit Day at Oakland museum
The Oakland Aviation Museum at California’s Oakland International Airport Historic North Field will host an Open Cockpit Day Aug. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. This special day allows visitors unique access to much of OAM’s collection, including: The A-3 Skywarrior, A-4 Skyhawk, A-6 Intruder and A-7 Corsair II A replica of a P-51B “Red […]
Avidyne extends ADS-B offerings
Avidyne Corp. has introduced its new AXP340 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability to meet the mandate for the NextGen airspace initiative. The AXP340 transmits ADS-B Out information via Extended Squitter (ES) to ground stations and other ADS-B In-equipped aircraft, providing improved airborne surveillance as well as vital information for airport ground surveillance, according […]
Beringer introduces brake system for Lancairs
Beringer Wheels & Brakes has introduced higher-capacity brakes for Lancair 320, 360, and Legacy models. The new wheels, calipers and pads will accommodate disks that are both more massive and longer-lasting, improving both lifetime and performance, according to company officials. Beringer wheels feature sealed lifetime ball bearings, high-strength aluminum axles, and a tubeless tire design, […]