Following a request from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the FAA has once again made it possible for student pilots to solo on their 14th or 16th birthday, depending on the type of aircraft they are flying. Changes to the application process implemented in April meant that pilots-in-training couldn’t apply for a student pilot certificate […]
FreeFlight Systems to give away ADS-B transceiver
OSHKOSH — FreeFlight Systems has launched the “Win a RANGR” promotion for U.S.-registered aircraft owners, with a grand prize of a RANGR FDL-978-XVR ADS-B Universal Access Transceiver (UAT), as well as $2,500 towards the cost of installation. This year’s giveaway at EAA AirVenture marks the sixth RANGR ADS-B system that FreeFlight Systems has awarded to contest participants. Aircraft […]
ATP Flight School orders 12 additional Archers
OSHKOSH — Piper Aircraft announced an order for 12 additional Archer TXs from ATP Flight School on opening day of AirVenture 2016. The delivery comes as part of an original agreement made in April 2013 for up to 100 aircraft to the flight school. ATP, specializes in airline pilot training and pilot career development. The school initially agreed to purchase […]
Aspen adds more ADS-B features to Evolution Flight Displays
OSHKOSH — Aspen Avionics revealed at this year’s AirVenture that certification is imminent for its latest software upgrade that includes several additional ADS-B display features on its Evolution 500/1000 multi- function display (MFD). The latest software upgrade includes textual METARS information to be displayed on the MFD, which provides an intuitive display of subscription-free weather data in […]
Hartzell introduces video series to help pilots better understand their aircraft
OSHKOSH — On opening day of AirVenture 2016, Hartzell Engine Technologies reported it is producing a series of short instructional videos aimed at helping general aviation aircraft owners and technicians better understand the operations of key aircraft components and systems. “When we attend airshows and events we get a lot of the same questions from attendees and many of […]
Innova debuts King Air modernization programs at OSH16
OSHKOSH — On opening day of AirVenture 2016, Innova Aerospace unveiled two new modernization and performance enhancement programs for the King Air 90 series aircraft. The first is an engine modification utilizing the advanced power of GE’s H80 engine. The second is an avionics retrofit with the AeroVue integrated flight deck by BendixKing. The GE H80 engine offers […]
Cessna Denali debuts at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Just one year after announcing it would bring a clean-sheet design single engine turboprop (SETP) to market, Textron Aviation unveiled the Cessna Denali on opening day of AirVenture 2016. A mockup of the aircraft’s cabin sits alongside a mockup of GE Aviation’s all new advanced turboprop engine at Textron Aviation’s chalet. The Cessna Denali […]
Dynon Avionics introduces SkyView HDX
On opening day of AirVenture, Dynon Avionics unveiled SkyView HDX, the company’s new flagship SkyView system. “SkyView HDX features improved displays, beautiful design, unrivaled control ergonomics, and an upgraded touch interface,” company officials said in a prepared release. SkyView HDX displays are compatible with all existing SkyView components and feature identical mounting profiles and electrical connections. […]
Next generation BatteryMINDer introduced
On opening day of AirVenture, VDC Electronics introduced a next generation of its BatteryMINDer brand of maintenance chargers and battery desulfators.These new aviation-specific models are calibrated for the unique properties of aircraft batteries and feature ambient temperature sensing to regulate the charger’s output with temperature changes from 0° to 130° F, so expensive batteries are never over […]