Jeppesen introduced at AirVenture a new version of its FliteStar flight planning program that includes enhanced global weather data services. Jeppesen FliteStar users will now be able to improve situational awareness through receiving continually updated weather information, Jeppesen officials said, noting weather data is presented through multiple customized graphical formats displayed according to FliteStar coverage […]
ESP in the cockpit
Garmin International Inc. announced at Airventure that it is developing a new stability augmentation system called Garmin’s Electronic Stability and Protection (Garmin ESP) for G1000 and G3000 flight decks. ESP works to assist the pilot in maintaining a safe, flight stable condition, helping in certain situations to prevent the onset of stalls and spins, steep […]
Concorde debuts LSA battery
Concorde Battery Corp. unveiled a battery specifically designed for Light Sport Aircraft at this year’s AirVenture: The RG-12LSA, a recombinant gas (RG Series) maintenance-free, sealed lead acid battery that never needs water or electrolyte, according to company officials. The RG-12LSA features Concorde’s 8mm (roughly 5/16”) terminal bolts of corrosion-free silicon bronze and the absorbed glass […]
FPR runway wins ‘project of the year’ award
St. Lucie County International Airport (FPR) in Fort Pierce, Florida, recently earned the Southeastern U.S. Airport’s General Aviation Airport Project of the Year Award for the design of the new runway 10L–28R from the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives The project, consisting of a new 4,000-foot parallel runway, was located in […]
Share stories of your welding projects
Lincoln Electric is encouraging homebuilders to share their welding projects through a section of Lincoln’s free monthly iWeld e-newsletter titled “How I Did It.” Customers can submit stories and photos of their welding projects, allowing others to see and learn from their successes. Along with customers’ project successes, the electronic newsletter provides updates on Lincoln […]
Duncan Aviation’s Rapid Response Team celebrates 10th anniversary
This fall, Duncan Aviation’s Rapid Response Teams will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the first Duncan Aviation Rapid Response Team location. Starting in the fall of 2000 with the opening of an office location for Duncan Aviation engine technicians in the Dallas area, the Rapid Response Team concept was born. These teams […]
IFR mountain flight kills two
This August 2008 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: Lancair ES. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Cliffdell, Wash. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: During the IFR flight at 11,000 feet MSL in mountainous […]
DOT secretary to GA: Keep on keeping on
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood made a surprise appearance at the Meet the Administrator forum with FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt Thursday at AirVenture. LaHood, who was making his first visit to AirVenture as transportation secretary, told the standing room only crowd that he wanted to be at the show to “support GA.” “The Department […]
Avgas concerns take center stage at OSH
FAA Administrator has a message for GA pilots: He is “keenly” aware of our concerns about avgas. “I can assure you we have a good relationship with the EPA,” he told an AirVenture crowd in Oshkosh Thursday. “We both have roles to play, but it’s important for you to know that we are just beginning […]