ELITE Simulation Solutions has received FAA certification of its Garmin G1000-equipped series Advanced Aviation Training Devices. The first such device to be configured as the new Baron G58 was recently delivered to FAA headquarters in Washington, DC. The iGATE Model G500-G1K series trainers are outfitted with the actual Garmin G1000 hardware utilizing the now familiar […]
All Weather introduces new runway visual range system
All Weather, Inc., a manufacturer of high accuracy, high dependability weather information systems and meteorological sensors, has released the latest version of its Runway Visual Range (RVR) System. The RVR System features AWI’s 8364-E Dual Technology Visibility Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, and Runway Light Intensity Interface. Together, these produce an RVR system that combines the […]
Sportsplanes.com opens new regional center
Sportsplanes.com has teamed with Mark Alexander, who will act as director of the newest Sport Aircraft Regional Center (SARC). Alexander, whose base of operations is at Meadowlake Airport near Colorado Springs, will represent the Light Sport Aircraft offered by Sportsplanes.com in Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming and New Mexico. Starting in Colorado Springs, Alexander will set up […]
Carmanah unveils versatile solar powered airfield light
Carmanah Technologies Corp. has unveiled the Model A704-5n, a versatile solar-powered LED airfield light for permanent, temporary and emergency applications. “This is our first airfield light to include wireless control and our first light to include dual-function infrared and visible-spectrum LED operation,” said CEO Art Aylesworth. The new model includes the following features: Improved visibility […]
Conquer the night
Imagine this: It is a moonless night and you are flying over a featureless desert, surrounded by mountains, and things go black. You can fumble around for an old flashlight, or you can conquer the night with FLITELite, a new high intensity light source that snaps onto your headset mic. Touch it once and FLITELite […]
Zenith Aircraft sets 15th annual Open Hangar Day
Zenith Aircraft Co.’s 15th annual Open Hangar Day is slated for Saturday, Aug. 19, at Mexico Memorial Airport in central Missouri. All aviation enthusiasts are invited to drive or fly in. Zenith produces two and four seat kit aircraft, including the low-wing, all-metal Zodiac XL cruiser and the short takeoff and landing STOL CH 701 […]
Insurance company createsnew aviation practice
Integro, an insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has established a new aviation practice. Heading it up is Edward Nicholls, who has 25 years of experience in the aviation sector. He comes to Integro from Aon Corporation, where he served as an executive vice president for 13 years. Before that, he was chief operating office […]
Aviat offers high lift wing tips for all Husky models
Aviat Aircraft now offers a new composite wing tip with a trailing edge that turns upward, reducing drag and increasing cruise speed. The change follows a recent redesign of the ailerons, which eliminated the need for spades through mass balancing. The reconfigured wing tips have added 6 mph to the cruise speed of new Huskys […]
AirShares Elite expands
AirShares Elite New England, part of the leading shared aircraft ownership program, has expanded operations to T.F. Green Airport (PVD) in Providence, R.I. AirShares Elite Providence is located at Horizon Aviation at the northwest ramp. The GA fractional ownership program features Cirrus SR22 planes. For more information: