OSHKOSH — On opening day of AirVenture, Dynon introduced its new D1 Pocket Panel, a portable true attitude indicator that utilizes Dynon’s MEMS-based AHRS technology. The new D1 Pocket Panel, priced at $1,425, can be used by all GA pilots. The D1 is a true artificial horizon with accurate pitch and roll, and can find […]
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Go ahead, trust your fuel gauge
OSHKOSH – A new patented digital Fuel Level Sender from Redmond, Ore.-based CIES is now available on all new production Cirrus SR22T, SR22 and SR20 aircraft. CIES anticipates additional manufacturers and retrofit installation options later this year. Scott Philiben, CEO and counder of CIES, stated that “digital level sending technology in the Cirrus Aircraft is […]
Bendix/King unveils myWingMan app
OSHKOSH — Beating the rush, Bendix/King unveiled its new products the day before AirVenture opened, including myWingMan, a flight planning and in-flight navigation support app that provides full enroute navigation on a moving map display, real-time weather information, and synthetic vision. Bendix/King also unveiled a new KMA 30 Bluetooth-enabled audio panel. Designed specifically for general […]
GE Aviation launches two new engines
OSHKOSH — GE Aviation launched two derivative engines of its recently certified H80 engine: the H75 and H85 turboprop engines, on opening day of AirVenture. The H75 engine will be rated at 750 shaft horsepower (shp) for takeoff and maximum continuous operation, and the H85 engine will be rated at 850 shp. Like the H80, […]
Thinking about buying an Icon A5?
OSHKOSH — Icon Aircraft has reduced the deposit for an A5 position from $5,000 to $2,000 as part of an AirVenture special. The offer will apply to any order placed in person or online during the week of the show (July 23-29). The company also said it will donate $100 to the Seaplane Pilots Association […]
Sennheiser debuts passive headset
OSHKOSH — On opening day of AirVenture in Oshkosh, Sennheiser introduced the S1 Passive headset for general aviation pilots. Company officials said the headset was designed for pilots who want noise attenuation but do not want to use an active headset. It is also a good choice for flight students, company officials said. “As a […]
Downdraft on go-around for Cub
This July 2010 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: Piper J-3 Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Buckhead, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial, What reportedly happened: The pilot departed from his private airstrip. He saw thunderstorms […]
Flight instructors blindsided by GAO report
By DAVE HOOK. When you eat bananas, the best people to ask how the bananas taste are those who eat bananas. When you want to know about growing bananas, you ask those who grow the bananas. So if you do an investigative report dealing with flight instruction, wouldn’t you go to those involved in teaching […]
What’s expected at Oshkosh from our LSA expert
I have several targets on my radar for follow-up at this year’s AirVenture, which kicks off tomorrow, July 23. Here’s a beforehand review; details will follow. LSA seaplanes will generate plenty of interest, I think, with Icon’s latest announcements and the dreamy new Lisa Akoya. Both are superslick but not to be outdone by the […]