Avidyne is working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the FAA on the Airborne Traffic Situational Awareness with Alerts (TSAA) program for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). The FAA-funded TSAA program, valued at $4 million over three years, includes the prototyping and demonstration of hardware, along with the drafting of industry standards for conflict […]
St. Louis general aviation community loses a leader
The St. Louis Business Aviation community recently lost one of its longest running members, John Henke, who passed away July 1. Henke was a member of the Greater St. Louis Business Aviation Association (GSLBAA) for nearly 40 years, and served as president three times. In addition, he served as chairman of GSLBAA’s Business Aviation Annual […]
Jeppesen debuts e-learning program for GPSMAP 696
Jeppesen now offers computer-based training for the popular Garmin GPSMAP 696 avionics. The Jeppesen eLearning program offers scenario-based, guided simulation training, covering all GPSMAP 696 operational aspects for both initial and recurrent training participants, company officials said. Offered for Windows-based desktop computers, the Jeppesen GPSMAP 696 eLearning program allows pilots to learn at their own […]
SC Breakfast Club to visit RUQ
On Sunday, Aug. 5, the world’s oldest continually active flying club will make its only annual trip out of South Carolina to the Rowan County Airport (RUQ) in Salisbury, NC. “EAA Chapter 1083 has been honored to have hosted this prestigious group of aviators for the past 12 years,” noted Jack Neubacher. The South Carolina […]
Coradine Aviation partners with ConvertMyLogbook.com
Coradine Aviation Systems, makers of LogTen Pro, has partnered with ConvertMyLogbook.com to help pilots convert their paper logbooks into LogTen Pro’s electronic format. “We’re excited to promote ConvertMyLogbook to our current and potential customers,” said Noah Lieberman, CEO of Coradine Aviation. “‘At trade-shows like Oshkosh, one question we often receive is ‘how do I convert […]
‘Backstage look at Blue Angels’
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Museum of Flight‘s Need for Speed Festival, “gives our visitors the opportunity to get an up-close and personal look at some amazingly fast aircraft, cars and even a hydroplane,” said Doug King, Museum of Flight president and CEO. “We are excited to partner more closely with Seafair this year to offer […]
Lack of performance data a factor in crash
This August 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Beech Baron. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Saltsburg, Pa. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The 65-year-old pilot, who had a commercial ticket and more […]
GAMI’s search for an avgas alternative
Recently, my wife and I decided to take a road trip to Texas to visit friends and fill up on good Cajun and Tex-Mex food. On our return, I stopped to visit GAMI — General Aviation Modifications, Inc. — in Ada, Oklahoma. GAMI builds and sells a line of parts designed to improve performance for […]
Hackers defeat BARR
AVweb is reporting that a private pilot has developed software called OpenBARR to reveal information in the Block Aircraft Registration Request program, something general aviation advocates fought stridently against last year. AVweb’s editor notes that Dustin Hoffman (the researcher, not the actor), who developed the system with Semon Rezchikov, is a private pilot who thinks […]