Hilton Software has added Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Routing to its WingX Pro7 application. IAP Routing enables pilots to select an instrument approach and have WingX Pro7 automatically insert the IAP’s fixes into the route. Pilots using WingX Pro7 can plan a flight using a Departure Procedure (DP), Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR), Instrument Approach […]
Runway closure surprises pilot
Aircraft: Piper Seneca. Injuries: None. Location: San Marcos, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot called the Flight Service Station before departing on a cross-country flight to ask if there were any restrictions along his flight route that he needed to be aware of. None were mentioned. He arrived at his destination about dusk when the […]
Droneport.com: Navy Advances Autonomous Technology in Helicopters
From Droneport.com: “As reported by GulfNews.com, the US Navy is testing new autonomous technology in a sensor and software package that can turn any helicopter into cargo drones. With little input from the Marines they are destined to serve, the autonomous cargo helos will adapt to unexpected situations, including low visibility, they will encounter at combat landing zones.”
Ortega named to Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
Kirby V. Ortega, who was chief pilot at the Cessna Aircraft Company for more than 30 years before retiring, was named to the NAFI Flight Instructor Hall of Fame at the NAFI members’ dinner at Sun ‘n Fun.
SCAA seeking candidates for scholarships, training awards
The SoCal Aviation Association is looking for candidates for its scholarship and training awards. Current Opportunities: One CAE CJ Type Rating Training Award One CAE CJ Maintenance Training Award Three SCAA $4K Scholarship Awards Deadline to apply is Thursday, April 17th. Winners to be announced at the 8th Annual Golf Tournament April 28th.
Students head to rocket contest
After months of designing, building and launching home-made model rockets, hundreds of middle and high school students from across the country will advance to the national finals of the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC). TARC’s top 100 teams will travel to Great Meadow in The Plains, Va., to launch against fellow student rocketeers in the final fly-off on May 10.
Bye Aerospace, PC Aero to Announce New Initiative
Bye Aerospace and PC Aero will announce a new initiative during a joint presentation by George E. Bye and Calin Gologan on April 25 during the 8th Annual CAFE Electric Aircraft Symposium in Santa Rosa, Calif.
Sandel Avionics debuts all-digital AHRS
Sandel Avionics Inc., has debuted its first all-digital AHRS, the SG102/D, which is identical to the SG102 (MOD2) without the analog interfaces.
GAMA opens Middle East/North Africa office in Dubai
During the Global Aerospace Summit, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the opening of a representative office for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The new office will be co-located with the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) in Dubai, UAE.