FlightPrep has released its latest Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) platform, the ChartBook-S. An all-in-one portable EFB and TabletPC, the ChartBook-S offers flight planning and in-flight navigation capabilities. A Class I and II EFB, the ChartBook-S allows pilots to replace their paper charts and fly paperless with FlightPrep’s geo-referenced electronic charts – placing Sectionals, TACs, Enroutes, […]
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Embry-Riddle acquires advanced trainer to study hypoxia
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University has added a new Mentor Advanced Aircraft Training Device from Frasca at its High-Altitude Lab at its Daytona Beach campus. The Mentor, which is approved by the FAA, replicates the cockpit of a Cessna 172 aircraft equipped with Garmin G-1000 integrated avionics and a Truvision visual system, the platform used in […]
Popular aviation titles converted to iPhone eBook apps
PilotMall.com Inc. has launched a line of iPhone eBook applications, converting 12 popular FAA Publications into iPhone eBooks that are now ready for download from the Apple iTunes web store. Titles available include the Airplane Flying Handbook, Aviation Instructor’s Handbook, Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAR/ AIM and many more. The eBooks are organized by […]
Reel Stuff Film Festival lands in Dayton
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) will host its Third Annual Reel Stuff Film Festival of Aviation Nov. 5-6, in Dayton, Ohio. Five screenings over two days will celebrate the diverse and colorful world of aviation as depicted through invited feature films, independent documentaries, and public television productions. Each project will be presented by […]
Hops & Props takes off at the Air Zoo
On Oct. 23 the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., is holding Hops & Props — a night full of casino games, beer tastings, music and more. From 7 p.m.-midnight, guests will be able to play casino games including roulette, blackjack, Texas hold ‘em, craps and more. They’ll also be able to enjoy a variety of […]
Flightcraft now Hawker Beechcraft service center
The Northwest has a new Authorized Service Center for Hawker Beechcraft aircraft: Flightcraft Inc. Based in Portland, Ore., Flightcraft offers a complete line of services, including airframe, component and propeller maintenance, avionics installations and repair, parts support for aircraft worldwide and fueling, aircraft management and charter service. For more information: HawkerBeechcraft.com or Flightcraft.com
Arnstein & Lehr launches aviation practice
Arnstein & Lehr, LLP recently launched its new Aviation Practice Group, spanning its South Florida and Chicago offices. The group provides legal services to aviation businesses and owners, operators and lessors in private and commercial aircraft transactions. The members of the Aviation Practice Group include Florida partners Phillip M. Hudson, III (Miami), Ronald R. Fieldstone […]
Aspen Avionics’ EA100 Adapter available as Evolution upgrade
Newly certified, and now available, is the EA100 Adapter from Aspen Avionics, Inc, which provides a digital-to-analog data conversion between the EFD1000 and an aircraft’s attitude-based autopilot system. The adapter enables the Evolution Flight Display’s AHRS to provide accurate and reliable attitude information directly to the autopilot, according to Aspen officials, who note customers now […]
A-2 Flight Jacket gets a makeover
Sporty’s has taken the famous A-2 flight jacket and updated it to a contemporary version. Combining classic details with modern styling, it is crafted from a soft yet rugged cabernet leather that keeps out wind and rain, but is refined enough for a night out, according to Sporty’s officials. The A-2 Ace Jacket features full […]