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 […]
$20 bucks for a Kitfox?
That’s how much a chance at this Sweepstakes airplane will cost you — this Kitfox III was built by teens from Aviation Explorer Post 491 out of Birmingham, Ala. The Explorer Scout program, an offshoot of the Boy Scouts of America, is open to boys and girls in their teens. Jeffery Mannien, 16, (left) discovered […]
Invasion of the orange shirts
As far as the eye can see there is a sea of orange shirts. Who are they? Where did they come from? Why are they at SUN ’n FUN? The people in the orange shirts are from National Aviation Academy, an Airframe and Powerplant maintenance training facility in Clearwater, Fla. The entire student body attends […]
Herber debuts hoses
Herber Aircraft Service has introduced its new lightweight Teflon-walled hoses, with integral silicone fire sleeve. Officials with the El Segundo, Calif.-based company say the new hoses can save ounces per hose, and have a smaller diameter. You also can now order regular rubber with pull-over firesleeve hoses, Herber Exclusive Blue integral hoses, or the company’s […]
Don’t let the wind catch you unprotected
Developed by avid pilots, the C100 Aircraft Anchoring System provides superior protection for aircraft from damaging winds. The C100 System exclusively utilizes the Claw, a patented lightweight, high-strength earth anchoring system. The C100 Kit includes one carry bag that stores three Claw anchors, nine spikes, one hammer, and 30 feet of rope. Total weight is […]