Sunshine Avionics, a HEICO company, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. Sunshine opened its doors as an FAA certified repair station Oct. 21, 2004, in Miramar, Florida. Sunshine is a provider of MRO services for advanced avionic component repairs. Sunshine’s capabilities include a wide range of products and services including: avionics, accessories and instruments.
Video: NBAA talks RPA
“The FAA is expected to issue its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) [which we name remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)] by the end of 2014. In a standing-room-only session at NBAA2014, a panel discussion covered many questions: Will UAS operators be required to be certificated pilots? Will the UAS itself have to be certificated? Is the U.S. falling behind the international community in its regulation and use of UAS? This video gives a brief overview of the session.”
PilotWorkshops offers free ForeFlight manual
PilotWorkshops has released a free download of its “pilot-friendly” ForeFlight Manual. The 26-page PDF manual shares tips and techniques for getting the most from the app, with a special emphasis on flight plan operations. While many pilots utilize the popular app, even experienced users can discover better and more efficient ways to make use of its […]
Phillips 66 Aviation donates $21,000 to CAN
In a presentation held at the National Business Aviation Association‘s (NBAA) Convention this week in Orlando, Phillips 66 Aviation presented Corporate Angel Network (CAN) with a $21,000 donation. CAN is a charitable organization that helps cancer patients access medical treatment by arranging free air travel to recognized treatment centers by utilizing the empty seats onboard corporate jets […]
ProManagement debuts for first-time aircraft owners
Textron Aviation announced at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition in Orlando that it is expanding its ProAdvantage customer support suite with the introduction of ProManagement, a program designed to help first-time owners navigate aircraft operations. ProManagement allows first-time aircraft owners to use the company’s expertise regarding all aspects of aircraft ownership […]
FreeFlight introduces FTX-200 ADS-B system
FreeFlight Systems has introduced the FTX-200 1090ES Transponder with integrated GPS system for business aircraft. The TCAS I-compatible system is a cost-effective alternative to expensive avionics upgrades for NextGen ADS-B Out compliance, according to officials with the Waco, Texas-based company. The FTX-200 is designed for business jet operators who do not require diversity mode but need […]
Carb icing at night for Cherokee
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Maryland Heights, Mo. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: A witness, who saw the airplane approaching the airport for a night landing, remarked that the engine sounded like it was sputtering. He thought the pilot was attempting to land on the beach of a nearby lake. The airplane hit the water […]
Making a living in aviation
Reader JD Casteel responded to our call to readers to see how they make a living in aviation. Here’s what he had to say: “I have loved general aviation since I can remember…no, really, since I can remember. One of my earliest memories was on a small ranch near Tishomingo, Oklahoma, that my father worked […]
Teen celebrates 16th birthday with 14 solo flights
Forget a Sweet Sixteen party. Wyatt Angel of Mount Airy, N.C., spent his 16th birthday doing something way more fun — flying 11 airplanes solo at the Mount Airy-Surry County Airport (KMWK), then making his way to the Piedmont Soaring Society in nearby Farmington, where he soloed three gliders. He hopes his birthday celebration will win […]