As pilots of a “certain” age, we look back on airports that were part of our lives. This series starts with three. My first was a little grass field in New Jersey. Twin Pine was down home, midway between the state capital and Princeton, the college town. I started as line boy there in ’65. […]
Scheme Designers launches Cirrus custom decal kits
Scheme Designers, Inc., a provider of paint and decal scheme designs for aircraft, has teamed with LoPresti Aviation to develop a range of new decal designs, sold as a kit, for Cirrus aircraft. Cirrus aircraft are commonly sold with vinyl decals over a white, silver or gold base. As the fleet ages, the factory-installed decal […]
Watret named EVP of Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide Campus
John Watret, Ph.D, has been named executive vice president and Chief Academic Officer of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus. In his new role, Watret will be responsible for managing business operations, providing leadership, and setting overall strategic direction for the campus, which educates more than 25,000 students around the globe annually, both online and through […]
Fargo Jet Center now Universal Avionics dealership
Fargo Jet Center (FJC) has joined Tucson, Ariz.-based Universal Avionics worldwide network of authorized dealerships. “Becoming a dealer for Universal Avionics was natural fit in the growth of our avionics organization,” said Darren Hall, vice president at Fargo Jet Center, which is at Fargo, N.D.’s Hector International Airport (FAR). “Their product offerings match very well […]
WingX Pro7 for iPad adds geo-referenced approach charts
Hilton Software has debuted Geo-Referenced Approach Charts for WingX Pro7 Version 4.1 for the iPad. The side-by-side display of the charts and the Terrain-Aware Moving Map improves situational awareness, company officials said, noting the seamless integration of Seattle Avionics ChartData enables WingX Pro7 to show the aircraft’s position on an approach chart that is easily […]
DRE upgrades headset
DRE Communications has released its newly upgraded DRE-1001 headset. The new DRE-1001, which comes with gold-plated plugs and cabling that meets Mil-Spec requirements, features a full flex boom, dual volume controls and a noise-canceling electret mic. A padded stainless steel headband connects two ABS ear cups that house high-fidelity headphone drivers. Gel ear seals can […]
Complacency leads to crash
This July 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: Aeronca Champ. Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor. Location: Greensburg, Ky. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot spent the day giving airplane rides. He […]
‘Sploshkosh’ opens
Torrential rains in the weeks preceding AirVenture’s opening day — accumulating to 10 inches of rain so far this month, a record — sent EAA officials scrambling to prepare for opening day Monday. The rain and mud led some to dub this year’s event “Sploshkosh” or “AquaVenture.” While the grounds were soaked, sunny weather Sunday […]
‘See Something, Say Something’ campaign for GA launched
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole unveiled two GA security initiatives on opening day of AirVenture in Oshkosh: The general aviation component of DHS’s nationwide “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign, and a streamlined system for vetting passengers and crew on general aviation aircraft […]