The Aircraft Electronics Association’s “Pilots Guide to Avionics” has just been released. The guide features several articles aimed at helping pilots make better buying decisions in the field of avionics. The spiral-bound guide also includes a directory of all AEA members, including certified avionics/instrument facilities. Articles in the 2009-2010 Pilot’s Guide Include: New Avionics Products […]
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Friends of Aviation takes off
A new organization, Friends of Aviation, has taken off. The group is “all about the people, aircraft and airfields that make up the world of aviation and about the passion and friendliness that exists in the aviation community,” according to organizers. For more information: FriendsOfAviation.org.
Embry-Riddle slates Career Expo
Looking for a job? Jobseekers can attend Embry-Riddle’s 2009 Industry/Career Expo, one of the largest of its kind in the nation, attracting top employers in aviation, aerospace, business, engineering, and other high-tech fields. The job fair is slated for Nov. 4-5 at the university’s Daytona Beach campus. Employers participating in the event this year include […]
China Aviation Directory published
An English-version China Aviation Directory 2009 has been published and is now available to the business public. The 321-page directory provides a list of all major aviation organizations and companies throughout China, including government agencies, societies and associations, airlines, airports, corporations, aircraft manufacturers, engine manufacturers, tool and machinery manufacturers, aeronautical research institutes and universities, air […]
Gleim launches Garmin 530 online training course
Gleim has introduced an interactive online course that details how to operate the Garmin 530 GPS. The streaming audiovisual presentations give examples and instruction from real-world experience on how and when to use the various features of the Garmin 530. Downloadable reference materials are available to study offline. The course qualifies for credit in the […]
Pulsar ExP debuts
AerLEDs has introduced its Pulsar ExP, an all-LED nav/strobe/position light that does not require an external power supply. The light, designed for experimental use, retails for $895.95. For more information: www.aeroLEDs.com.
Go supersonic — at the office
Go supersonic with the Douglas DC-8 Cowling Reception Desk. Sleek and refined, with an upward angle and dynamic style, this piece is a real scene-stealer. Integrating engine inlets from a CFM56 engine, it measures 78 inches outside and 63 inches on the inside. The sleek, interior desk is made from maple-ply and features a black, […]
PS Engineering cuts prices
PS Engineering has reduced its prices for its PMA7000B Audio Control Panel with integrated Marker beacon receiver. List price is now $1,595, a $400 decrease. “PS Engineering wants to help stimulate aircraft owners, and the PMA7000B is a great way to help,” said company founder Mark Scheuer. “The PMA7000B is backward compatible with the old […]
Get found fast
New to the market is the Fast Find Satellite Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). The compact, waterproof and 406 MHz emergency location beacon is manufactured by McMurdo, producers of emergency locator beacons for more than 20 years. Fast Find weighs in at just 5.3 oz and is the size of an average cell phone. It comes […]