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; […]
MAF Donors fund two new Kodiak’s
NAMPA, Idaho – Through the generosity of two donors, MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship), will soon take delivery of a pair of new KODIAK airplanes. Last year an anonymous donor provided a $1.7 million grant to purchase a KODIAK, with the condition that another donor commit to a grant in the same amount. Just recently a […]
Flying High Coffee to fund Girls With Wings scholarships
Flying High Coffee, which gives 15% of profits back to aviation, has teamed up with Girls With Wings, to channel proceeds from sales of high-grade coffee directly to the annual scholarships offered by Girls With Wings. The award will provide funding for private pilot certificate flight training. Girls With Wings, founded by Lynda Meeks, is […]