Every war veteran has a story, but U.S. Army Capt. Brian Brennan’s has been making headlines ever since his Humvee exploded in Afghanistan and the 23-year-old was left fighting for his life. It’s a story that B&S Aircraft wants others to hear and celebrate during this year’s “Salute to Veterans” at AirVenture. “We couldn’t think […]
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Square Wave TIG 175 debuts
Aviation enthusiasts typically favor a classic smooth and stable square wave welding output, according to officials with Lincoln Electric, who have just introduced the new Square Wave TIG 175. The general-purpose AC/DC TIG and stick machine tackles steel, stainless, cro-moly, titanium and aluminum applications and many materials, officials note. The Square Wave TIG 175 features […]
Compare aircraft performance
Conklin & de Decker has released its 2010/2011 Aircraft Performance Comparator, which presents comparative data for those acquiring a business jet, turboprop, helicopter, or piston airplane or needs to compare aircraft performance data quickly. This newly updated software program allows users to overlay and compare aircraft interiors and exteriors as well as critical performance data […]
Flying Musicians establish corporate membership
The Flying Musicians Association has established a Corporate Membership level for companies who would like to affiliate and support the organization’s efforts and goals. The first corporate member is Pacific Coast Jazz/That Other Label. “Pacific Coast Jazz/That Other Label are proud to be a corporate member in FMA. Our first artist, Bradley Leighton, is a […]
The ‘Appleization’ of aviation
The new CEO at LoPresti Aviation, Rj Siegel, is shaking things up a bit. He wants to “Appleize” LoPresti, which means introducing the Apple concept of products to the aviation company. For Siegel, who was on the original Mac development team at Apple and was instrumental in the aviation applications of the iPod, it’s a […]
Combs to speak at AirVenture
Michael Combs, who has flown a Remos GX Light Sport Aircraft over 13,400 miles as part of his “Flight for the Human Spirit,” will speak at AirVenture 2010 in Oshkosh, Wis., next week. When Combs completes “The Flight for the Human Spirit,” he will have flown more than 20,000 miles and landed in all 50 […]
NavWorx ADS600-B gets FCC nod
NavWorx, Inc. has received Federal Communications Commission Authorization on its ADS600-B Transceiver, which links to the NextGen air transportation system, a satellite technology providing real-time display of traffic and weather to pilots of equipped aircraft. Introduced in April at Sun ‘n Fun, the ADS600-B incorporates both transmit and receive capabilities of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast […]
Sporty’s introduces tear-proof charts
Sporty’s laminated charts won’t rip, wrinkle or stain, say company officials, who note their thick coating resists damage, but still allows for the charts to be folded. All United States Sectional Charts are available in the tear-proof format. “If you’re a frequent flyer or a flight instructor, you’ll appreciate the sturdiness of these charts,” said […]
AOPA returns to Long Beach
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit is returning to the West Coast, landing at the Long Beach, Calif., Convention Center Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 11-13. Simultaneously, the AOPA Airportfest, with scores of aircraft on display and numerous activities for everyone – pilot and non-pilot alike – takes place at nearby Long Beach […]