Garmin International has introduced seven products for experimental and light-sport aircraft. Garmin’s newAir Data Attitude Heading Reference System (ADAHRS) and new Engine Indication System (EIS) interface module enable a significant reduction in the G3X price, with systems starting at $4,375, company officials said. In addition, Garmin has introduced new product options that bring enhanced capability […]
High winds bring down student pilot
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Spanish Fork, Utah. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot delayed his departure because of reported high wind conditions at his planned destination airport, which was five miles away. The nearest weather reporting facility was located at that airport, and the wind reported about 32 minutes […]
Defining the Bob Costas effect
Every now and then it’s good to challenge your views. If nothing else, it gives us the chance to grow. As we mature, our insights become more in depth, our tastes tend to be more nuanced, and our goals have us reaching higher and farther than a younger, less experienced version of ourselves might have […]
Preserving backcountry flying
By JOHN J. MCKENNA Jr. Some things are just worth holding onto and that is all there is to it. That simple statement is really how the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) was formed — six folks sitting around a campfire with the idea that if they did not get busy protecting the special places that […]
Checklists now available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices
CheckMate Aviation has introduced its aviation app for Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and all Android platforms. One of the most notable capabilities is personalization. Once the free CheckMate aviation app is downloaded and sampled with a generic checklist, the pilot can purchase aircraft specific checklist for their aircraft. That content then becomes theirs to modify to […]
CAV Ice Protection to open Kansas City ops center
CAV Ice Protection will open a North American Operations Center at New Century Airport (IXD) in Olathe, Kansas, near Kansas City. The move has been planned since the fall 2012 and will be effective April 2. “We are very excited to announce our new North American Operations Center in the Kansas City area,” said Ken […]
Yuba City mayor declares March ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’
Yuba City Mayor John Buckland recently declared March “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” The proclamation highlights the vital role that general aviation has in supporting businesses, farms, emergency response, and the overall economy. In California, the general aviation industry contributes an estimated $18.2 billion into the economy every year and the aviation system supports 1.7 million […]
FreeFlight Systems partners with Aspen Avionics on ADS-B line
FreeFlight Systems is partnering with Aspen Avionics to develop a line of ADS-B solutions for Aspen. The collaboration is intended to give aircraft owners increased flexibility when choosing ADS-B and NextGen cockpit avionics, according to company officials. “We are partnering with FreeFlight Systems for our ADS-B solutions because of its reputation for product value, performance […]
More than $125,000 in scholarships awarded
LAS VEGAS — During the Opening Ceremonies at the 56th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show on Tuesday, March 26, the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Educational Foundation announced the names of 26 individuals who were awarded individual scholarships worth more than $125,000 for the 2013-14 academic year. This year, the AEA administered the inaugural Universal […]