Quest Aircraft Co. has received FAA approval to operate the Kodiak at a maximum takeoff weight of 7,225 lbs., an increase from the existing 6,750 lbs. The useful load of the aircraft has increased to 3,535 lbs. “Since receiving our type certification in 2007, we have continued to work on enhancements and improvements to the […]
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Flyvie records historic cross-country flight
“Hope One” and Michael Combs took off last week for 40 flight days across 50 states as part of the Flight for the Human Spirit. On board Combs’ Remos LSA is the Flyvie Pro Recorder, which records the flight with two video cameras, audio and GPS, all to a personal SD memory card. The Flyvie […]
Sporty’s unveils new products
Sporty’s unveiled a slew of products last week at Sun ‘n Fun, including completely updated training courses, including mobile courses optimized for iPads and smart phones. “We want to be where our customers are and wherever they need an aviation fix,” he said. Sporty’s also has unveiled its first iPhone app, an E6B app that […]
Cobham launches autopilot rebates
Cobham Avionics, Integrated Systems is launching a rebate promotion on two of its most popular autopilot products. From April 19 to May 31, customers who purchase a new System 55X or System 65 autopilot from an authorized Cobham autopilot dealer will be eligible for a $2,000 rebate. Both the System 55X and System 65 are […]
Aspen Avionics unveils several new products
Aspen Avionics, Inc. is set to release two new products, the EFD1000C3 Pro PFD for Class III aircraft, and the EA100 Autopilot Attitude Interface, by July. An Engine Monitoring upgrade for the Aspen MFDs and the Evolution Backup Display product is expected to ship by the end of 2010. “Aspen more than doubled its product […]
Jeppesen introduces online training course
The Instrument Pilot Online training course from Jeppesen follows in the footsteps of its Private Pilot and Sport Pilot online training courses. The instrument course includes the minimum 30 hours of ground instruction and offers a host of features that include scenario-based lessons and decision making. The course stresses the importance of single pilot resource […]
Belite unveils avionics line
Belite Aircraft, which last year introduced the use of lightweight carbon fiber structural components into its FAR Part 103 aircraft, unveiled at Sun ‘n Fun a line of lightweight, solid state avionics designed especially for experimental and Part 103 aircraft. Marketed under Belite Electronics, Patch Flyer instruments include: Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), Air Speed Indicator […]
Build A Plane launches online courses
Build A Plane will now offer AeroScholars, two online aviation courses developed specifically for high school students. The two courses, “Fundamentals of Aviation Science” and “Advanced Aviation Science, “were written in accordance with NSTA national teaching standards. Students who complete the online courses can receive high school credit that counts toward graduation. Both programs were […]
Privateer amphib debuts
A few years ago, John Meekins decided he wanted a seaplane. An industrial real estate developer who lives on a lake in the Seattle area, he didn’t want to have to drive to the airport to fly his plane. He tried out a Lake and a Seawind, but found they just weren’t right for him. […]