Aurora Flight Sciences’ “Centaur” aircraft has received a Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA. Based on Diamond’s DA42, and powered by two diesel engines, the Centaur is being developed as an “Optionally-Piloted Aircraft” that can fly as an FAA-certificated aircraft for operations inside the National Airspace System with the ability to be reconfigured for robotic, […]
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A/V-ator HD camera system adds GPS
Light Sport Group’s A/V-ator HD aviation camera system now includes GPS data. The A/V-ator HD records in-flight video at 1080P resolution, while recording audio with Light Sport Group’s proprietary noise-reduction circuitry featuring impedance-matching technology, company officials said. The new GPS model allows for speed, altitude, and position data to be encoded with the video. Included […]
Aircraft Spruce carries V:ONE sunglasses
Now at Aircraft Spruce is the V:ONE Classics Collection of pilot sunglasses, which consists of the Magneto and Altitude Range styles. Slender metal frames utilize narrow sidearms and hi-grip rubber temple tips to reduce blind spots and maximize comfort, according to company officials, noting the frame’s curvature ensures that the eye’s entire field-of-vision is protected […]
Banyan receives STC for wireless network
The FAA hass issued an STC to the Banyan Avionics team based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) for the Thrane and Thrane AVIATOR 200 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) system for the Cessna 500, 550, S550, 552, 560, and 560XL aircraft. “We are excited to receive the first STC for the SwiftBroadBand (SBB) 200 […]
Freestream Aircraft adds interior designer
Freestream Aircraft Limited, a preowned business jet broker, has appointed Sarah Mespelt Design Coordinator to manage the Freestream Interior Room. Based at Teterboro Airport, Mespelt will provide Freestream clients with complete interior consulting and specification services for pre-owned aircraft refurbishment, as well as new aircraft completions, according to company officials. Working with vendors to coordinate […]
Landmark Aviation names new CFO
Landmark Aviation has named Karen Twitchell Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. She comes to Landmark with an Economics degree from Wellesley College, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and more than 30 years of financial and senior management experience, according to company officials. For the past 20 years she has worked in a variety […]
Waco featured on Goodyear calendar
Our good friend and aviation photographer extraordinaire, John Slemp, reports that the Goodyear Aviation Tire calendar for 2011 is now available, featuring a 1941 Waco ZPF-7 John shot at last year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. Calendars are $5, plus shipping. Call 866-370-4271 for more information. Rather have John’s photo as a free download? You can do […]
FAA slates LSA seminar
The FAA Production Studios based on the Sun ‘n Fun campus at Florida’s Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) will host its annual Light-Sport Aircraft Seminar Saturday, Jan. 8. The seminar opens with Dean Vogel speaking at 10 a.m. about which persons can do what repairs and maintenance on LSAs. While aimed at owner and A&P […]
Aircraft Spruce offers window tint
Now at Aircraft Spruce is a solution from Artic Plane for window tinting that is easy to remove, requires little storage, and reapplies as easy as the first time, according to company officials. The tinted film comes pre-cut to your application, so minimal installation required, officials said, adding it is the most cost efficient way […]