The FAA now accepts completion of the American Bonanza Society Maintenance Academy weekend course for renewal of the FAA Inspection Authorization (IA). Certificated mechanics holding an IA will be able to use a course completion certificate from ABS toward the biennial renewal requirement under FAR 65.93 beginning with the September academy at Tullahoma, Tennessee, according to […]
Aspen Avionics’ ATX100 ADS-B Transceiver now available, integrates with Garmin
Aspen Avionics reports its ATX100 ADS-B transceiver, which will interface with the Garmin GNS 430W/530W series of GPS navigators, is now available. Deliveries begin immediately. “This newly-approved interface allows aircraft owners to use their existing GPS source from Garmin’s GNS 430W/530W navigators and eliminates the need to install a costly antenna system, saving time and money,” […]
Breitling unveils watch with Personal Locator Beacon
Breitling has introduced the Emergency, a watch with a dual Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). The watch, which recently gained FCC approval for sale in the U.S., features a PLB operating at 121.5 MHz and 406 MHz, meeting Cospas-Sarsat standards. The dual frequency micro-transmitter is able to send a distress beacon to rescuers on land, ships […]
Museum to celebrate Earhart’s birthday
HONOLULU — The Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor will celebrate Amelia Earhart’s 118th birthday with a “Happy Birthday, Amelia!” party, offering free admission to visitors dressed in period aviation costumes, Friday, July 24. Free admission will also apply to accompanying family members, as well. Visitors will be able to view the museum’s “Amelia Earhart in Hawaii” […]
FlightPro app now DroidEFB
There’s a new name for the FlightPro app: DroidEFB, which is now owned and managed by the pilots and software engineers who created the original version of the app.“There are thousands of pilots across the country, and tens of thousands around the world, using the Android operating system,” said CEO Paul Coleman. We want them to […]
Fixation on power lines contributes to accident
The pilot of the Cessna 182, accompanied by three passengers, was attempting to land at Bridgeport, Calif. The approach was normal, but when the plane was on final with full flaps deployed, the pilot noticed power lines prior to the runway. He became fixated on clearing the power lines and lost track of the airplane’s […]
Picture of the day: Betty’s Dream
Jim Sorbie sent us this photo of “Betty’s Dream,” a B-25J Mitchell from the Texas Flying Legends Museum, making a low pass at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN.
Calling all backcountry pilots
It’s time again for our special focus on backcountry flying in the print issues of General Aviation News. We’re reaching out to backcountry pilots with a call for memories of your most memorable or notable backcountry flight. What makes it so noteworthy? Where was it? Who was with you? If you are a backcountry pilot, do […]
Twin Cessna Flyers convention ‘best ever’
By GUY R. MAHER From May 28-30, 50 twin Cessnas — from the earliest of classic 310s to the latest 421 Golden Eagles — descended upon Colorado Springs, Colo., for the annual convention of The Twin Cessna Flyers (TTCF). This organization is dedicated to the safety, preservation, and economical operation of the piston-powered twin engine Cessna aircraft, […]