The engines workshop tent at SUN ’n FUN was renamed The Ray Fiset Engine Workshop Wednesday in honor of the long-time engines chairman who passed away last July. Fiset was a well-known figure at SUN ’n FUN, as well as Oshkosh, volunteering at both events for many, many years. Fiset, who also represented the Recreational […]
PiperJet mock-up makes SUN ’n FUN debut
Company unveils Ready, Set, Fly training program The PiperJet Altaire mock-up is at SUN ’n FUN for the first time, allowing visitors to get an up-close look at the company’s entry into the light jet market. “We are full speed ahead on the Altaire,” said Randy Grooms, Piper’s executive vice president, on opening day. After […]
Lightspeed Foundation unveils finalists for this year’s grants
The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation unveiled the names of 20 charities, selected from hundreds of nominees, that will benefit from grants to be awarded this year. The names were unveiled Thursday at SUN ’n FUN. The foundation is in its second year of partnering with the pilot community to identify worthy causes, give pilots a voice […]
Next gen Zulu released
Lightspeed Aviation has released the next-generation Zulu. The new Zulu includes several patent-pending innovations, company officials said during SUN ’n FUN. Some of the new features include: Microport Vent technology that provides greater ANR consistency, Lightcomfort design offering better fit and less side pressure, and a Dual Aperture Disc microphone that adds more voice clarity […]
XM WX Mobile Link debuts
Baron Services introduces the Baron Mobile Link, which, for the first time, will enable users to view XM WX Satellite Weather data on the iPhone and iPad, as well as devices running the Android OS. “Our customers have asked us for a way to view XM WX weather on their smart phones, iPads, and other […]
Aircraft Spruce giving away B-17 rides, AirVenture VIP tours
Aircraft Spruce has launched a new contest, with the winners receiving a ride in a B-17 during Oshkosh or VIP tours of AirVenture this summer. In the giveway, which launched on opening day of SUN ’n FUN and runs through April 30, two lucky entrants will win B-17 rides while in Oshkosh this summer, while […]
Aspen Evolution available on Maules
Maule Air now offers Aspen Avionics’ Evolution Flight Display System as an optional factory upgrade on new aircraft. Available options include the single EFD1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD), the Evolution 1500, Evolution 2000 or the Evolution 2500 Packages. The 1500, 2000, and 2500 packages include both PFD and MFD capabilities. “This year we are […]
Pilot distracted by turbulence
This March 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: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Sedona, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: While making a VFR approach to a full-stop landing, the pilot […]
Skycatcher updates unveiled
Cessna unveiled several developments for its Skycatcher on opening day of SUN ’n FUN, led by the availability of Garmin’s pathways guidance capability for the G300 avionics suite. Pathways brings G1000-like features to Cessna’s Light-Sport Aircraft, according to company officials. The synthetic vision feature simplifies navigation by displaying a three-dimensional perspective view of the flight […]