SportairUSA has introduced the ForeSight EVS (enhanced vision system) to the experimental marketplace. The unit will retail for $7,495 to $9,995, depending upon the customer’s choice of cockpit display. The package includes: camera, wiring harness and a choice of cockpit displays (7” Springer, slide-out LCD monitor which may be mounted in the panel or on […]
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New avionics from Val Avionics
Val Avionics has introduced the COM 2000 and the INS 429. These avionics represent the first new line from Val Avionics this decade. The COM 2000 is a panel-mounted COM radio featuring dual concentric knob controls and displays active and standby frequency with push button flip-flop, and a manual squelch control. It has a large […]
Emergency maneuver training moves to Idaho for summer
Master Aerobatic Instructor and spin training expert Rich Stowell is now based at Cascade Airport (U70) in the summer. Located 35 miles south of McCall, Idaho, the setting is reminiscent of the practice area east of Santa Paula Airport (SZP) where Stowell has spent most of his time since 1987. “My wife and I fell […]
Sporty’s adds AVLogbook
The ALPHAVICTOR Companies, Inc. has entered into an exclusive sales relationship with Sporty’s Pilot Shop to market AVLogbook, an online logbook. AVLogbook features include: A point and click interface; automatically calculates FAA night hours; automatically calculates cross country distances; reminders for currency, medical, and part 61/135 checks; tracks expenses per flight; uploads existing electronic logbooks […]
High flying Wi-Fi
International Communications Group (ICG) has developed an interface between its NxtMail Server and the SDU-7300 Swift 64 and SDU-7320 Swift Broadband Satcom systems that makes it possible for up to eight on-board Wi-Fi devices to simultaneously access the services provided by the InMarSat high speed data channel. The enhanced NxtMail server facilitates and manages communications […]
Castle Aviation celebrates 25th anniversary
Castle Aviation, Inc. at the Akron Fulton International Airport (AKR) in Akron, Ohio, is celebrating 25 years in the business aviation industry. Castle Aviation has been involved in charter air services since 1984. It also operates Castle Air Cargo, as well Castle AM, which provides maintenance for GA aircraft up to light business jets. “Our […]
Bahr Aero Aviation Consulting expands
Bahr Aero Aviation Consulting Services has expanded into a new office in the Aerodyne building on the Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) in Washington state. Bahr Aero specializes in aircraft sales, NAAA certified aircraft appraisals, aircraft management and pilot services. Owner Fred Bahr reports aircraft sales are up almost 50% over the past two years since […]
Just Flight joins aviation aristocracy
Flight simulation specialist Just Flight has released its the latest GA aircraft from its in-house development team: The Beechcraft Duchess 76, a twin-engine training and touring aircraft that is popular around the world. This model – for Flight Simulator X and FS2004 – comes with five variants, each featuring an authentic avionics suite and accurate […]
‘Of Dreams and Coveralls’ published
A dream born in the mind of a 5-year-old boy in Oakland, Calif., who sees an airplane and imagines adventures of those who fly it is the basis of a new book, “Of Dreams and Coveralls,” by James Garland Powell. Published by iUniverse, the memoir chronicles the life and challenges of the former Air Force […]