For the first time ever, there is a China Pavilion at AirVenture. China and the Asia-Pacific region has become the world’s fastest growing aviation market and that is only expected to increase with the recent decision to open up low-altitude airspace for the development of general aviation in China. The China Pavilion is set up […]
Club Glove sponsors Young Eagles Celebrity Golf Classic
Club Glove, which designs and manufactures golf bags, club covers, travel bags, accessories and luggage, will be a sponsor of EAA AirVenture’s Young Eagles Celebrity Golf Classic on Wednesday, July 27. The company also is exhibiting on the grounds during the week-long show at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Featuring popular sports and aviation celebrities […]
L-3 donates 60,000th Stormscope for Young Eagles auction
L-3 Avionics Systems recently produced its 60,000th Stormscope Weather Mapping System, a product continuously manufactured since its 1976 introduction to general aviation. To commemorate the milestone, the company has donated the 60,000th Stormscope for the Young Eagles auction at AirVenture. First released as the Stormscope WX-7, the instrument “continues to perform and sustain its tactical […]
Zulu.2 released
Lightspeed Aviation has release its next-generation headset, Zulu.2. The company’s new Zulu.2 includes several patent-pending innovations, company officials said. The new Zulu.2 offers full-function Bluetooth compatibility for both phone and music devices. In addition, the proprietary LightComfort design of Zulu.2 provides an exceptional fit with plush ear seals and less side pressure, company officials said. […]
Wanted: Pilots to test new sim
Aircrew Training Systems is inviting qualified pilots to participate in a research project to evaluate the company’s GYROLAB GL-4000 simulator for upset recovery training and research. The focus group will fly in the GL-4000 flight simulator installed at the company’s subsidiary, the National Aerospace Training and Research (NASTAR) Center’s test facility. Information on how to […]
Matchbox expands product line
MatchBox Aeronautical Systems has introduced at Oshkosh a new addition to its product line, the DVM 828, a self-contained digital voltage monitor that keeps a close eye on the overall health of the aircraft’s battery and charging system. Installation is made simple by using the aircraft’s existing cigarette lighter connector found in most airplanes, according […]
Lesson planning resource for CFIs published
A new ASA book, which is debuting at AirVenture this week, is the follow-up text and companion to “Train Like You Fly,” and the latest title written by Arlynn McMahon, 2009 National Flight Instructor of the Year and recipient of the 2009 NATA Excellence in Pilot Training Award. Lesson Plans to Train Like You Fly […]
Rockwell Collins unveils touch-control flight displays
Rockwell Collins unveiled a touch-control primary flight displays for business jets and turboprop aircraft the day before AirVenture kicks off in Oshkosh. The displays will be available on future applications of the company’s Pro Line Fusion avionics system. “These displays demonstrate our focus on empowering pilots with natural head-up, eyes-forward interfaces,” said Colin Mahoney, vice […]
Tug debuts
Lindbergh Aircraft Tug Co. has introduced a new small electric airplane tug that pulls up to 4,000 lbs. The new battery powered, walk-behind, electric airplane tug, called the AircraftCaddy 4K Jr., is designed for one person to push and pull an airplane in and out of a hangar, company officials said. This design came from […]