The Museum of Flight in Seattle will recognize the contributions of America’s veterans at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11. This year’s guest speaker is retired U.S. Air Force Col. Chuck DeBellevue, who is recognized for his six aerial combat victories during the Vietnam War. The Veterans Day events begin with an hour of […]
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L-3’s Trilogy ESI-2000 receives AML STC
L-3 Avionics Systems has received Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certification (AML STC) from the FAA for the Trilogy ESI-2000 Electronic Standby Instrument with battery backup. The ESI-2000 is a digital standby designed to replace the three analog backups commonly found in modern general aviation aircraft. Using lithium-ion technology, the Trilogy ESI-2000 combines the precision […]
Seven CFIs earn Master Instructor accreditation
Seven CFIs were recently accredited as Master Instructors by Master Instructors LLC. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA and industry that is earned through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer review. Much like a flight instructor’s certificate, it must be renewed biennially. This process parallels continuing […]
Lightning information in 15 seconds
Vaisala has introduced a new feature to its National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) that will provide customers with lightning information within 15 seconds, or in half the time than was previously possible. The latency improvements will lead to better forecasts, safety measures and operational efficiency for Vaisala’s customers, which include the National Weather Service, various […]
Piper unveils program to ease transition to new jet
Piper Aircraft Inc. has unveild Altaire Advance, a program designed to make transitioning from any of the company’s M-Class lineup — the Meridian, Mirage and Matrix — to the new PiperJet Altaire. Under Altaire Advance, Piper will discount the purchase price of the Altaire or defer a portion of the initial deposit required, depending on […]
LoPresti First Saturday Nov. 6
LoPresti’s First Saturday Event will be held Saturday Nov. 6 at Florida’s Sebastian Airport (X26), featuring Corkey Fornof, test pilot, stunt and movie pilot. The event will benefit HALO Animal Rescue. November’s charity breakfast event begins at 9 am. with coffee and full breakfast. Presentation will follow from 10-11:30 a.m. Charity donation $8. LoPresti presents […]
Plane Crazy Down Under
Plane Crazy Down Under is an aviation podcast (Internet radio show) that has been looking at the world of aviation from an Australia/Pacific point of view since July 2009. With 44 episodes already produced and more in the making, they have been downloaded more than 45,000 times by listeners around the world. Produced by Steve […]
Flight aboard ‘FIFI’ added to AOPA auction
The latest addition to the list of items up for bid in the AOPA Foundation Night For Flight online auction is from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), which is offering a ride in the bombardier’s seat aboard “FIFI,” the world’s only airworthy B-29 Superfortress. “The chance to fly aboard one of the greatest leaps forward […]
Sun ‘n Fun hosts Veteran’s Day programs
Sun ’n Fun is coordinating a day-long series of events and activities designed to recognize our community’s military veterans – with special recognition of those who participated in World War II on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. On Veterans Day, the Sun ’n Fun campus will be filled with […]