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, […]
Hartzell debuts aerobatic propeller
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has developed an advanced structural composite propeller for aerobatic aircraft using its proprietary ASC-II technology. The new Claw 2.0 propeller recently achieved FAA type certification. The original Claw and the new Claw 2.0 are the only certified advanced composite propellers available for aerobatic use, Hartzell officials note. The propeller has not yet […]
Sun ‘n Fun special on Texas Sport
American Legend Aircraft Company is offering a $2,500 discount on its Texas Sport amateur-built aircraft kit. The discount is valid for orders placed through the close of Sun ‘n Fun, or April 18. The Texas Sport aircraft kit comprises four major sections: fuselage, wings, tail, and firewall forward kits. Each kit includes all the components […]
Star search for ‘Women With Wings’ at Sun ‘n Fun
Wheels Up Productions producer/director Daphne Stacey and her production team will be at the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In next week interviewing, videotaping and meeting with pilots, sponsors and exhibitors for “Women With Wings,” a four-part television mini-series. “Women With Wings” will cover the first woman to solo in a balloon to today’s women of space, […]