Avidyne reports it has received FAA STC approval to activate the integrated WiFi and Bluetooth functionality on the IFD440 and IFD540 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems. The MK10 Bluetooth keyboard allows pilots to wirelessly control their panel-mounted IFD440 or IFD540 systems.This approval also gives third-party tablet app developers access to both Bluetooth and Wifi data streams using Avidyne’s previously-released […]
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Million Air Burbank prepares for Rose Bowl traffic
BURBANK, Calif. — While Pac-12 champion Stanford and Big Ten runner-up Iowa prepare to square off at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California, Avfuel-branded Million Air Burbank is gearing up for heavy airplane traffic in and out of the area. “This is one of the most exciting times of year for us […]
Homebuilt crashes after canopy pops open on takeoff
The pilot reported that, shortly after the Zenith 601XL departed the runway in Leakey, Texas, the canopy popped open. This caused a large amount of drag, so he pushed the nose over to gain airspeed. The plane subsequently landed hard on the runway. Data extracted from the airplane’s primary flight display revealed that the canopy […]
Pictures of the day: Happy Canyon
Jim Stevenson sent in these two photos, shot in September in Happy Canyon in Utah. The 1952 Cessna 170B is owned by Stevenson, while the 2006 Aviat Husky A-1B is owned by Joe McDonough.
The incentives young aviators need: Fast planes, new friends and good food
By ALLISON LEEWARD I’m awoken on a cool Georgia morning by the sound of a shiny blue beauty buzzing my tent only 50 yards away. Long-time friend and fellow aviator Rocky Driggers enjoys waking us all up with a dawn patrol, whether it is in his pristine V-tail Bonanza or with the grumbling radial of […]
Senate passes medical reform
The U.S. Senate has passed the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 (PBOR2). The bill, which includes third-class medical reform, was passed by unanimous consent on Dec. 15, less than a week after it was reported out by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. The House of Representatives must also pass the bill before […]
First flight anniversary events slated in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA) and its partners will celebrate the 112th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first powered flights with a series of events in the Dayton area on Dec. 17. Between 10 and 11 a.m., NAHA officials and Ohio Rep. Rick Perales will join officials from Wright-Patterson Air Force […]
Spirit Aeronautics celebrates 15th anniversary
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Spirit Aeronautics is celebrating its 15th year in business. “When I first started Spirit Aeronautics (formerly Spirit Avionics) in 2000, I literally quit my job and took the leap of faith that it would work out,” said Rick Ochs, founder, chairman and CEO. “It was scary. I had a wife, kids and a mortgage with […]
Founder of Mayo Aviation flies west
Gwendolyn Lee Olson Mayo, founder of Mayo Aviation, a Part 135 charter operator and 36-year partner with Flight for Life Colorado, in Centennial Airport in Denver, Colorado, passed away Nov. 20. A pioneer of the charter aviation industry, Mayo held a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Minnesota, and was also a member of the […]