Forward Vision’s EVS-100 enhanced vision system is now available as an option on the entire line of American Champion Aircraft. The system, which allows pilots to “see” at night and in limited visibility conditions, will be especially helpful for American Champion owners, who use the planes in backcountry operations, fish and wildlife patrol, fire-spotting, and […]
Cessna unveils new Skyhawk seating configuration
Cessna Aircraft Co. unveiled a new crew/cockpit resource management (CRM) training seat for the Skyhawk at Sun ‘n Fun. The CRM training seat is a single, forward facing seat positioned aft and center of the pilot and co-pilot seats. The new seat configuration was designed with airline training schools and university flight programs in mind, […]
Evolution Flight Display upgraded
Aspen Avionics unveiled at Sun ‘n Fun several upgrades to its Evolution Flight Display product line, including a flush mount kit that enables customers to mount the EFDs flush with their instrument panels. The kits will be available June 15. Price: $390. Also unveiled was an Analog Converter Unit (ACU), which is used to integrate […]
Air Journey launches tours to Cuba
Flying adventure specialist Air Journey is adding Cuba to its list of destinations. The company is now accepting registrations to take a limited number of GA pilots, flying their own airplanes, to Havana. Trips will depart the U.S. on a Thursday and return the following Monday. Air Journey has arranged special tours of the island, […]
Tell your story to save help save GA
AOPA wants you to tell your story. The association, which had a video camera at its Big Yellow Tent on the Sun ‘n Fun grounds, asked pilots to share their stories about the difference aviation has made in their lives. It is all part of AOPA’s new initiative, General Aviation Serves America, which kicked off […]
Congressional GA Caucus welcomed
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen has welcomed the recent – some would say long-overdue – formation of the Congressional General Aviation Caucus, co-chaired by Representative Vernon J. Ehlers (R-3-MI) and Representative Allen Boyd (D-2-FL). “NBAA thanks Representatives Ehlers and Boyd for spearheading the caucus, and promoting the value of all general aviation, including business […]
TSA LASP proposal is not being ignored
In recent weeks, lawmakers within and outside Washington have continued to raise concerns with federal security officials about the Transportation Security Administration‘s proposed Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP). “I am concerned that the proposed rule, as written, could have a minimal impact on aviation security, prove overly burdensome to general aviation and result in real […]
CDC Web site gives Swine Flu updates
Pilots planning international travel can ensure that they have the latest information about the swine influenza A (H1N1) virus by checking the Internet web site for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which has announcements, considerations for travel to affected areas and a toll-free telephone number for questions. The site was set up after the […]
White House was updating Air Force One file photos
An Obama administration official explained on April 27 that a presidential Boeing 747 and two fighter jets flew low near “ground zero” in New York City on April 27 because the White House Military Office wanted to update its file photographs of the president’s plane near the Statue of Liberty, according to an Associated Press […]