Apple has approved DAC International’s GDC64 weather application. The newly released weather app provides the iPad user a visual display of weather in the United States and Canada when connected to an HUT XM Receiver through DAC International’s GDC64 TAIU. Current display capabilities include U.S. radar, Canadian radar, strikes, shear, tops and satellite imagery. “This […]
Schneider Electric expands weather services for ARINC Direct
Schneider Electric has expanded its agreement with Rockwell Collins to upgrade weather services for the company’s ARINC Direct, which provides private aircraft owners with flight planning, communications, international trip support and fueling solutions. Under the expanded agreement, Schneider Electric will provide its new Flight Hazards solution suite to ARINC Direct customers. The Flight Hazards solution, part […]
Banyan technicians honored on AMT Day
Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) celebrated its 9th annual AMT Day on Friday, May 23. AMT Day pays tribute to Charles E. Taylor, the first Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT), who built Orville and Wilbur Wright’s engine. Dave Valenta, Banyan’s director of maintenance, organized the lunch-time event and gave an overview of […]
New multi-surface amphibious floats introduced
Full-Lotus Floats by Aircraft Floats Mfg. has introduced its newest multi-surface amphibious floats equipped for paved runways, gravel, dirt and grass. The new all-season multi-surface amphibious system installs to most light aircraft up to 1,450 pounds, according to company officials. Recently unveiled at SUN ‘n FUN, the new floats are suited for LSA-type aircraft. The tough plastic […]
Show the world you’re a pilot
ASA’s new “Pilot” T-shirt combines a bright, bold eye-catching font-with-propeller design, and a splash of color to deliver that simple message in sleek and casual style. These 100% cotton T-shirts are available in both men’s and women’s sizes. ASA Pilot T-shirts are made for all kinds of pilots, no matter what they fly, ASA officials note. They […]
Amphib flips on landing
Aircraft: Murphy Rebel. Injuries: None. Location: Hayden Lake, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The owner of the amphibious airplane was receiving instruction from a CFI. The accident happened when the pilot was attempting to land on glassy water. According to the CFI, the pilot did not use the airplane’s checklist and the CFI did […]
Business flying ticks up
Speaking at the opening session of the European business aviation conference in Geneva, held May 19-21, Ed Bolen, president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association, said he is pleased all indicators are up for business flying. Announcements of new products from Gulfstream and Dassault, Bolen said, are welcome signs of confidence of the […]
Helping general aviation take off
General aviation is a homegrown American industry that is responsible for 1.2 million jobs and pumps more than $150 billion into our nation’s economy. But it’s also an industry that’s being held back by an antiquated regulatory system that is painfully unresponsive and out of touch, according to U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita (R-Ind.), who is also a […]
Are you a ‘real’ pilot?
According to “experts” — whoever they may be — “real pilots” only fly taildraggers, don’t use GPS, and don’t cancel flights. But Air Facts blogger John Zimmerman says he has a different definition of a real pilot. “It starts with someone who is smart enough to stay alive while flying, and it ends with someone […]