Belite Aircraft has developed an air computer that makes the introduction of new digital instrumentation accessible to experimental and homebuilt aircraft, according to company officials, who say the air computer provides critical flight information to the pilot in a very small design. Also, Belite’s instrumentation now features dual functionalities on the same instrument. Examples include […]
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Headsets Inc. and DRE to merge
Headsets Inc. and avionics maker DRE Communications are joining forces to create a one-stop house for aviation communication technologies. Since 1994, Headsets Inc. has offered active noise canceling headsets in addition to systems for upgrading aviator headsets & helmets. The company provides systems for both military and civilian application, and has serviced demonstration teams such […]
Kitchener Aero upgrades historic F86
Kitchener Aero Avionics (KAAV) has completed a cockpit/avionics update to a very special Canadian aircraft — the Vintage Wings of Canada museum’s (VWoC) Canadair Sabre 5 (F86 Saber), aka the Discovery Air “Hawk One.” The centerpiece of the installation is a Garmin G500 Integrated Flight Display System. The modification program was started in February and […]
FAA gives nod to FMS for Eclipse jet
The FAA has issued to Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (IS&S) a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Flight Management System (FMS) for the Eclipse Aerospace twin-engine jet. The IS&S developed FMS and dual WAAS/SBAS Beta-3 GPS receivers are approved to TSO C-146c and TSO C-145c, according to company officials. The system received Type 2 […]
Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival slated
The Canadian Air & Space Museum will host its 6th annual Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival at Downsview Park, Toronto, on May 28-29. A display of past and present, highlighted by a collection of vintage, classic and modern aircraft and vehicles, is planned, as well as exhibits, vendors, seminars, family-friendly activities, models, simulators, airplane rides […]
Aero-Instruments acquires air data product line
Aero-Instruments has acquired SpaceAge Control’s air data product line. Aero-Instruments manufactures air data sensors for general aviation, commercial aviation, rotorcraft, defense, business jet and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle markets. The acquisition will allow Aero-Instruments to enter new markets as well as enhance and expand existing product lines, according to company officials. SpaceAge Control will continue to […]
Sutterer joins West Star board
Kurt Sutterer has joined the Board of Directors of West Star Aviation. “Kurt brings a deep, broad and respected knowledge of the aviation industry to our Board of Directors and will help shape the growth of West Star Aviation,” said Robert Rasberry, West Star’s CEO. “His industry management experience, involvement with respected aviation associations like […]
Texas Aircraft Expo sets summer schedule
The summer schedule for the Texas Aircraft Expo, which will feature new aircraft manufacturers, tax experts, lenders and other industry professionals, has been set. Expected to participate this year are some of GA’s biggest names, including Cessna, Cirrus, Piper, Hawker Beechcraft, and Pilatus. In addition to learning about aviation tax benefits and financing, attendees will […]
PilotMall.com debuts YokePad
PilotMall.com has released the iPad YokePad. The iPad YokePad, a PilotMall.com exclusive product, is manufactured out of aircraft grade 6061 aluminum. The YokePad is compatible with both the iPad and the iPad 2. Because it has multiple adjustment points, it will work with a wide variety of aircraft, according to company officials. The iPad is […]