TUCSON, Arizona – Universal Avionics has joined forces with Rockwell Collins to bring an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out solution to business aircraft operators. The solution was designed to allow owners to add the Rockwell Collins TDR-94(D) Mode S Transponder to their Universal Avionics SBAS-Flight Management System (FMS) installation to meet the ADS-B Out mandate. In addition, […]
First Mooney Summit planned for June
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – The first Mooney Summit, sponsored by The Mooney Flyer, will be held June 12-14 at KPRB. Planned events include a wine tour, evening reception at Estrella Warbird Museum, seminars for Mooney owners and pilots as well as non-pilots, and a lunch presentation by the Commander of the Navy’s Strike Fighter Wing, US […]
Diamond DA62 to use Parker wheels, brakes, hydraulics
Diamond Aircraft has selected Parker Aerospace’s Cleveland brand to provide caliper style wheels, brakes, and brake system hydraulics for the DA62 twin-engine, five-seat aircraft. “The DA62 will be a wonderful aircraft program and Parker is proud to be onboard,” added Aircraft Wheel & Brake Division General Manager Mike Walasinski. “We look forward to continuing our long-term […]
Avidyne introduces wireless keyboard
Avidyne has introduced its MK10 Mini Keyboard that gives pilots an additional method of controlling and entering flight plans into Avidyne’s IFD540 and IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems wirelessly via integrated Bluetooth. The pocket-size MK10 Mini Keyboard, measuring 4.5 inches x 2.25 inches x 0.375 inches, is a customized Bluetooth device offered by Avidyne specifically for the IFD540 and IFD440. […]
Loose wire brings down RV-6A
The pilot noted the takeoff of the RV-6A from Spearfish, S.D., was normal, but as the airplane climbed through 6,000 feet the engine suddenly lost power. He switched on the auxiliary fuel pump and tried to restart the engine, but was unsuccessful, so he made a forced landing to a nearby pasture. The nose landing […]
Picture of the day: First ride
Bob Martin sent in this photo he titled “First Ride.” “My granddaughters Nora, 6, and Sadie, 3, took their first plane ride in the back seat of Grandpa’s Cessna 182 on the Fourth of July. They loved it! They’re ready to go again anytime.”
Navigating a box canyon
I once flew into a box canyon on purpose. A friend of mine lived in a canyon between Pacific Palisades and Malibu on the southern California coast. He’d introduced me to a powerful men’s weekend retreat and it course corrected my life. That one retreat helped me achieve the dream of becoming a pilot, and […]
A flying monument to Vietnam MIAs
By JONI M. FISHER On Saturday at SUN ‘n FUN, after the missing man formation tribute, in the middle of Warbird Country, three small flags will be added to the outside of a Grumman Mohawk OV1-D by the names of three MIAs whose remains have been recovered. Those men are: Lieutenant Richard C. Clark, United […]
Textron launches Top Hawk university partnerships
At this week’s SUN ’n FUN, Textron Aviation launched Top Hawk, a partnership with U.S. universities. Top Hawk will provide students access to aircraft, coupled with an internship opportunity during the summer of 2015. Universities selected as the initial partner schools are Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Kansas State University, Liberty University and the University of North […]