Ranger Jet Center has resumed management of its FBO at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM). The FBO is located on the west side of the airport. Ranger has more than 500,000 square feet of ramp, more than 117,000 square feet of hangar space and 14,000 square feet of corporate office space available for customers. Ranger […]
Paradise P-1 gets airbags
AmSafe Aviation has signed an agreement to provide the AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag system on Light Sport Aircraft manufactured by Paradise USA. The model number covered under this new agreement is the P1 , which is an FAA certified SLSA. The AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag is currently installed as standard equipment in both the pilot and co-pilot […]
Sporty’s introduces deluxe flight desk
Sporty’s Deluxe Flight Desk is a combination binder and kneeboard, which includes a three-divider file section to organize charts, flight plan forms and other documents. Also included is a seven-ring binder for storing approach charts and note paper. The front flap has a mesh pocket with room for pens, business cards and ID. There is […]
Becker Avionics unveils moving map
Becker Avionics has unveiled its new MFD6203 moving map concept at the AERO2010. The MFD6203 is a system in the common 160mm panel-mount format that provides a sophisticated moving map solution for VFR flight, company officials said, adding “optimal situational awareness is achieved through various overlay functions like terrain, weather or traffic information.” Traffic data […]
Aircell launches inflight Internet seminars
Aircell has launched a free educational series, “Getting Your Business Aircraft Online: The Seminar.” Stopping in multiple cities across the United States throughout 2010, the tour will give business aircraft operators a complete understanding of the latest generation of inflight connectivity, company officials say. “There has been a wholesale shift in inflight Internet capabilities for […]
PS Engineering debuts audio panel with Bluetooth
PS Engineering, a manufacturer of aircraft audio panels and high-fidelity intercom systems, has introduced the new PMA8000BT, featuring Bluetooth capability. This audio control panel offers pilots with smart phones, like iPhone, BlackBerry, or Palm Pilot and others, to connect wirelessly with the audio panel. This capability allows the music in the Smartphone to stream into […]
Brake failure leads to nose-over
This April 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: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Porter, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who was attempting to land on a 3,594-foot asphalt […]
TCM quits dual magneto line
A decision by Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) to discontinue its dual magneto line has the rest of the industry scrambling for solutions. In a terse e-mail sent to customers and distributors Feb. 23, TCM said “effective today” it “will no longer accept orders for our dual magneto line including all harnesses and supporting parts.” TCM […]
Sun ‘n Fun sponsors top $1 million
Despite a challenging economy that has hit aviation particularly hard, a record number of companies are providing cash and in-kind support totaling more than $1 million for the 2010 Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo, which kicks off next week at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. For the second consecutive year, […]