At last week’s AirVenture, Avidyne released a Software Developer Kit (SDK) that allows third-party developers to create applications for smartphones and portable tablet devices using the wireless data streams coming out of the IFD540 and IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COMs. “Our IFD540 and IFD440 each come with integrated Bluetooth and WiFi capability at no additional charge,” said Dan Schwinn, […]
Piper teams with Hartzell for new 5-blade prop
Piper Aircraft and Hartzell Propeller are working together on approval for a five-blade composite propeller for the Piper Meridian and M500 through a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). Achievement of the STC for both Piper airplanes is anticipated by the end of fourth quarter this year. “The Hartzell Propeller five-bladed prop was designed to enhance flight […]
Quest rolls out online paint selection tool
Quest Aircraft Company has rolled out a new, interactive, three-dimensional online paint selection tool to assist customers in selecting paint schemes and color combinations. The new tool also allows users to specify custom registration numbers as well as optional exterior styling. Users can also view the Quest color pallet to look at color combinations before selecting the […]
Hard landing dents 172
During the student pilot’s first approach for landing at the airport in Santa Barbara, Calif., she felt she was too high and did a go-around. On the second approach the Cessna 172S landed hard, and the propeller struck the runway. A post-accident examination of the airframe revealed a damaged propeller, and substantial damage to the […]
Boeing donates $30 million to The Museum of Flight
SEATTLE — The Boeing Company and June Boeing, wife of the late William E. Boeing, Jr., have each contributed $15 million to expand science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education offered through The Museum of Flight. The donations will launch the Boeing Academy for STEM Learning, a new STEM-focused education initiative that aims to double […]
Boeing forecasts rising demand for pilots, mechanics
At this week’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Boeing released a new forecast showing continued strong demand for airline pilots and maintenance technicians as the world’s airlines add 38,000 airplanes to the global fleet over the next 20 years. Boeing’s 2015 Pilot and Technician Outlook projects that between 2015 and 2034, the world will require 558,000 new […]
Ben Wiplinger scholarship winners revealed
At this year’s AirVenture, Wipaire revealed the winners of the Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship. Four recipients will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship paid directly to the seaplane school of their choice. Due to the overwhelming positive response, the scholarship will return for 2016, according to company officials, who noted that application details will be announced later. […]
AeroInnovate graduates inaugural accelerator class
The inaugural class of aeroinnovators “graduated” from the first-ever aviation accelerator in the country during AeroInnovate’s Pitch and Mingle event this week at AirVenture. AeroInnovate is an aviation accelerator program that operates under the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Business Success Center. Pitch and Mingle, an annual event held during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture since 2009, […]
Aspen introduces Evolution Pro Plus Safety Package
Aspen Avionics introduced at this week’s AirVenture the Evolution Pro Plus safety package, which includes the Evolution primary flight display (PFD) preloaded with synthetic vision and the company’s newest safety product, the Evolution Angle of Attack (AOA) indicator. Purchased together, the system retails for $13,995, a $1,695 savings over purchasing each separately. Aspen’s Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV) […]