Rockwell Collins unveiled a touch-control primary flight displays for business jets and turboprop aircraft the day before AirVenture kicks off in Oshkosh. The displays will be available on future applications of the company’s Pro Line Fusion avionics system. “These displays demonstrate our focus on empowering pilots with natural head-up, eyes-forward interfaces,” said Colin Mahoney, vice […]
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Tug debuts
Lindbergh Aircraft Tug Co. has introduced a new small electric airplane tug that pulls up to 4,000 lbs. The new battery powered, walk-behind, electric airplane tug, called the AircraftCaddy 4K Jr., is designed for one person to push and pull an airplane in and out of a hangar, company officials said. This design came from […]
GRT selected as avionics for Microjet
GRT Avionics has been selected as the Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS) provider for the BD-Micro Technologies Flight Line Series (FLS) Microjet. The jet is equipped with dual Horizon HX EFIS, dual Attitude-Heading Reference System (AHRS) air-data computers and Engine Information System (EIS). The Horizon HX provides the FLS Microjet pilot primary flight display with […]
A quiet revolution: Sennheiser introduces digital headset
Sennheiser introduced its latest headset at AirVenture, which opens today and runs all week. Called the S1 Digital, the headset features “NoiseGard/digital” adaptive active noise reduction technology that analyzes the surrounding environment at the push of a button, then adjusts to cancel out background noise. “This is a breakthrough headset with breakthough technology,” said Gus […]
Music in the air at Sennheiser Pavilion
Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser will once again host the Flying Musicians Association each day at the Sennheiser Pavilion during this week’s AirVenture, in Oshkosh. The Flying Musicians — which include the popular pilot, motivational speaker and musician Ravi — will perform each day between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Following is a complete schedule of […]
B&S Aircraft to host veteran at AirVenture booth
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 […]
‘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 […]