With an expanded concept and more than 630 exhibitors, AERO 2015 in Friedrichshafen, Germany is set to maintain its position as the largest trade show for general aviation in Europe. Not only will the e-flight-expo, Avionics Avenue, Engine Area and RPAS Expo be returning to the show, which takes place April 15-18, 2015, but for […]
Trig radios now with dual control
Trig Avionics TY91 and TY92 VHF 8.33 radios can now be ordered as a Dual Control Kit. This allows two radio controllers to integrate with a single Trig radio hardware box. Andy Davis, Trig CEO said, “Dual control is ideal for two place tandem aircraft and gliders, many of which are used for training. Dual Control […]
Private aircraft to be sold at Sebring Expo
The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo and Aviators Hot Line have teamed to offer private aircraft owners an opportunity to sell their aircraft at the 11th annual Sebring Expo. The Expo will run Wednesday through Saturday, Jan. 14-17, 2015, at the Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) in Florida. Aviators Hot Line will manage the special area set […]
FltPlan adds flight risk assessment tools
FltPlan has enhanced its Safety Management System program by adding multiple Flight Risk Assessment Tools that are customizable for both a flight department’s operation and the department’s different aircraft. “We recognize that each flight department has different needs, based on the planes that they fly and a multitude of other factors, such as their geographical […]
Aviation Autographs launches new website
Aviation Autographs has just launched its new e-commerce website devoted to rare and limited edition books, prints and items signed by aviation legends and notables from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, modern day and more. The collection exists primarily because of Lt. Col. Dave McFarland (USAF, Retired). As former Chief of the History Department […]
Improper maintenance leads to gear failure
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: None. Location: Juneau, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The flight instructor was demonstrating a short field, three-point landing. The touchdown was normal, but during the landing roll a gust of wind pushed the airplane, and it began to turn to the right. When the instructor applied left brake in […]
Video: New York City Drone Film Festival
“New York City Drone Film Festival is the world’s first event exclusively dedicated to celebrating the art of drone cinematography. The festival provides a platform for aerial filmmakers to showcase their work (shot anywhere in the world), emphasizing innovative flight technique, aesthetic beauty, and more. Director, landscape photographer, and aerial cinematographer Randy Scott Slavin founded […]
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Sebring’s sweet success story
Let’s be direct and simply pronounce it a success. It only took a decade of hard work. I refer to the Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, which this time of year signals the start of a new season of airshows. Every January — for 2015 the dates are Jan. 14-17 — Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF) […]