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 […]
Products
AeroLEDS introduces two landing lights
AeroLEDs has introduced the SunSpot-46 and SunSpot-64 landing and taxi lights. The two new products represent a significant increase in bright lighting, according to company officials, who note the SunSpot-46 draws 85 watts and produces 6,500 lumens, more than doubling the output of the Sunspot 36LX. The Sunspot 64 takes the brightness to over 17,000 […]
Things are looking up, say the folks at Twin Commander
Everyone is looking for signs that the U.S. general aviation industry has weathered the worst of the worldwide economic malaise and finally is moving into recovery mode. That certainly was the topic that commanded most conversations at the recent National Business Aviation Association Convention in Atlanta. One company that says things are turning around is […]
Planning for the unplanned
The November/December 2010 issue of FAA Safety Briefing is now posted on the FAA website. The issue focuses on abnormal and emergency situations with articles that stress the delicate art of planning for the “unplanned” and tools and resources pilots can use to handle emergencies. Included are tips on unusual attitude recovery, partial-power takeoffs, and […]
Museum slates Veteran’s Day celebrations
In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Ore., will host a F-15A Eagle dedication ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The museum also will feature an exhibit on military uniforms throughout the month of November. The newly acquired F-15A flew for the Oregon Air National Guard and […]
The Flight of the Feral Chihuahua published
Author Jeremiah D. Jackson has released a new book, “The Flight of the Feral Chihuahua: In Pursuit of the Round-Trip Transcontinental Speed Record.” The Flight of the Feral Chihuahua is a true story about the effort, challenges, and fears behind setting a new round-trip transcontinental speed record in a small airplane. Here, Jackson retells his […]
Kannad Aviation launches new website
Kannad has launched a new website for its Kannad Aviation brand of emergency distress beacons. The website, at KannadAviation.com, presents Kannad Aviation’s products, including the Integra Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), whose integral 406 MHz and GPS antenna enables it to carry on transmitting if it is carried away from a downed plane, and the compact […]
Online training for FBO employees launches
The National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Safety 1st recently launched an online Customer Service, Safety & Security Module for FBO employees. Included in the training are customer service, safety and security best practices and procedures, videos and photos to help shape understanding, quizzes throughout to reinforce major concepts, and a final exam to ensure comprehension. […]
Got questions about ADS-B?
Avidyne’s Ted Lester, who is member of the FAA’s ‘ADS-B In’ Aviation Rulemaking Committee, will give a one-hour webinar on ADS-B Wednesday, Nov. 3, at noon Eastern time. Due to popular demand, this is a repeat of the ADS-B webinar Avidyne previously hosted on Sept 29. Topics covered in the webinar include: What is ADS-B? […]