SUN ’n FUN Radio’s coverage of this year’s fly-in will be streamed live over the Internet throughout the six days of the show. The live audio streaming is being made possible by a continuing partnership with LiveATC.net. SUN ’n FUN officials add they will continue to stream programming year round. “For many years, Dave Shallbetter […]
FIKI Baron on display this week at Sun ’n Fun
CAV Aerospace is showcasing a Beechcraft Baron with flight into known ice (FIKI) capabilities at this week’s Sun ’n Fun fly-in. The Baron 58’s ice protection features CAV’s proprietary weeping wings TKS system. “Even though we are coming out of the winter icing season, CAV Aerospace is available year-round to install our proven ice protection […]
Garmin showcases GTN 650/750 at Sun ‘n Fun
Garmin has introduced the GTN 650 and GTN 750 series. The panel-mount units are certified and approved for installation in hundreds of makes and models of general aviation aircraft. The GTN 650 and GTN 750 feature new capabilities for GPS/NAV/COM systems like touchscreen operation, graphical flight planning with victor airways and high-altitude jet routes, remote […]
Aviator networking site launches
ATN Publishing and Westfield Flight Academy have launched a new website that provides aviators a platform to network with people in the aviation industry, as well as be an outlet for safety, scholarships, and education. The FabulousFlying.com creators wanted to create a vehicle where folks interested in flying could not only share their airborne memories, […]
Rocky Mountain LSA Expo set for May 14
The Colorado Pilots Association will host the Rocky Mountain LSA Expo on May 14 at Front Range Airport (KFTG) in Watkins, Colorado (just outside of Denver). Organizers acknowledge current economic challenges by pricing vendor spaces as low as $25.
Dynon Avionics radio auction
Woodinville, WA – As part of their entry into aviation communications, Dynon Avionics is offering a limited edition hand-held radio. 100 compact aviation band transceivers were created as part of their plans to eventually supplement the versatile SkyView Glass Panel System with a panel mounted radio. As part of that program they have created the […]
iChart updated
The next release of iChart from FlightPrep will add seamless charts, GPS moving map and future XM weather support. Available on the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, iChart allows pilots to see their current position on Sectionals, Terminal Area Charts (TACs), Low Enroutes, Approach Plates and Airport Diagrams using the on-board GPS built into 3G […]
SUN ‘n FUN Today available online this week
Can’t make it to SUN ‘n FUN this year? We have you covered with the digital edition of SUN ‘n FUN Today. Click here and enjoy. The Tuesday and Wednesday edition are posted for your enjoyment.
Hawker Beechcraft earns FAA Diamond Awards
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) factory-owned service centers have received the Diamond Award from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Maintenance Technician Program. All eight Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) maintenance centers in the U.S., including Little Rock, Ark.; Tampa, Fla.; Atlanta, Ga.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Wichita, Kan.; Houston, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; […]