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 […]
GRT selected as avionics for Microjet
GRT Avionics has been selected as the Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS) provider for the BD-Micro Technologies Flight Line Series (FLS) Microjet. The jet is equipped with dual Horizon HX EFIS, dual Attitude-Heading Reference System (AHRS) air-data computers and Engine Information System (EIS). The Horizon HX provides the FLS Microjet pilot primary flight display with […]
Kitfox loses oil in flight
This July 2009 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: Kitfox IV. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Escondido, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: During cruise flight the pilot noticed oil trailing down the […]
Fly the distance with NextGen
By JEFFREY BOCCACCIO. Today we introduce our newest blog, Fly the distance with NextGen, which will explore what the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) means to GA pilots and what we need to do to prepare for it. The author, a private pilot and chief engineer at MatchBox Aeronautical Systems, wants this blog to […]
Reflections of an AirVenture refugee
The truth is simple, and weird. I am a refugee. Not by force, or circumstance, or because I am caught between two warring factions that are sworn to smite me should I show my face. No, it’s nothing so dramatic as that. I am a refugee by choice, as are thousands of others who are […]