Gardner Aviation Services (GAS) has been named a distributor/dealer for Rockwell Collins Business and Regional Systems (BRS). Under the agreement, GAS, which is a subsidiary of Altanta-based Precision Aviation Group, will be authorized to sell and provide Flight Line Maintenance (FLM), warranty repairs/modifications and complete system upgrades/installs for Rockwell Collins products. David Mast, PAG President […]
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Otto Instruments credits longevity to its workers
Experienced people make a difference — no one knows that better than Rick Otto and Richard Delman, vice presidents of Otto Instrument Service, Inc., which was recently featured in the Contra Costa Times as the company celebrates its 65th anniversary.
Sporty’s Trend Report
At the end of every year, the folks at Sporty’s detail the trends for the past year. They call 2011 the year of the iPad — again. “2011 is the Year of the iPad — again,” says President Michael Wolf. “We could probably stop right here as that just about sums it up. But, seriously, […]
Avidyne autopilots certified for Matrix and Mirage
Avidyne Corp. has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval of the DFC90 autopilot for Entegra-equipped Piper PA-46 Matrix and Mirage aircraft, as well as TSO and STC approval of the DFC100 autopilot for Release 9 (R9)-equipped Piper PA-46 Matrix aircraft. The attitude-based DFC90 is a plug-and-play replacement for the existing […]
LogTen Pro 6.0 launches
The latest version of Coradine Aviation Systems’ flagship Logbook for Mac, iPhone and iPad — LogTen Pro 6.0 — has been approved today by Apple and is now available in the App store. LogTen Pro 6.0 has added more than 100 new features for pilots with an even simpler and more flexible interface, according to […]
Hawker Beechcraft launches synthetic vision upgrade program
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) has inked an exclusive agreement with Rockwell Collins to provide Synthetic Vision upgrades for all Pro Line 21-equipped Hawker and Beechcraft platforms. The upgrade package offers safety and capability improvements by adding Synthetic Vision to existing Pro Line 21 displays, company officials said, noting first customer installations will occur […]
Becker receives TSO for transceiver
Becker Avionics has received TSO certification of its new compact 2¼-inch, AR6201 VHF-AM Transceiver, with 8.33 kHz channel spacing and integrated voice activated (VOX) intercom system. The intercom feature allows up to two passengers with a standard or dynamic mic. The AR6201 continues the legacy of its predecessor, the AR4201 VHF-AM transceiver, said company officials, […]
StandardAero expands mobile services network
StandardAero has further expanded its network of Mobile Service Teams (MST) throughout North America, bringing the total number to 11, with a total of 12 planned by year end. “More Mobile Service personnel throughout the continental United States creates a larger support network umbrella for our customers,” said Joe Brady, Director, Mobile Service Team, StandardAero […]
Lessons learned during my iPad year
By BILL WALKER I received an iPad for Christmas last year and put it to use straightaway in my Skyhawk. Not knowing which aviation application to use, I tried several. I purchased ForeFlight, Flight Guide and Pilot My-Cast by Garmin, and did a 30-day trial of WingX Pro from Hilton Software. Now, nearly a year […]