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 […]
Homebuilders Hangar dedicated at OSH
The new Homebuilders Hangar on the AirVenture grounds in Oshkosh was officially dedicated on opening day. The hangar, in the old NASA building, was made possible through a $100,000 grant from Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. It is designed to be a meeting place for homebuilders, according to Adam Smith, EAA’s vp of member services. […]
New president for EAA
The Experimental Aircraft Association has a new president — and his last name isn’t Poberezny. Longtime pilot and EAA member Rod Hightower (pictured, left), a businessman who flies a Stearman, was named to the association’s top post on opening day of AirVenture. Hightower is only the third president in the history of the association and […]
Grandpa’s Glide Slope
Before there was Global Positioning Systems, Wide Area Augmentation Systems and Instrument Landing Systems, pilots depended on Ground Control Approaches (GCA) to find their way to the runway in poor weather. The mobile GCA unit was developed during World War II by the Gilfillan Co. Before the war the company built radios, entering the aviation […]