Inge Lindengard sent in this photo, explaining: “My airplane for the last 25 years! Photo taken at an airshow in Sweden last summer.”
General Aviation
Aero Adventure continuing upward
Does the Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) world seem somewhat obsessed with seaplanes? Certainly, it appears that’s where a good bit of the most innovative thinking is occurring. However, to observe that is to focus only on the newest designs, the most innovative of which have yet to hit the market and may be years away. For […]
Doolittle Raiders Congressional Gold Medal presentation to be streamed live
DAYTON, Ohio – Viewers from around the world will be able to see two historic events as they unfold when the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders receive the highest civilian honor the United States Congress can bestow, and then present it for permanent public display. On April 15 at 3 p.m., leaders of the U.S. House and […]
Women in aviation to be honored April 19 at WWII Heritage Days
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – The women who worked at the factories to produce warplanes and war materials in the 1940s will be honored Sunday, April 19, with “Rosie the Riveter Day” at World War II Heritage Days, hosted by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing at Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field (KFFC). Several women […]
Levil Technology upgrades line of wireless avionics
Levil Technology Corp., which manufactures GPS/ADS-B/AHRS/SV portable systems for iOS and Android tablets, has launched an upgrade to its existing line of Wireless Integrated Avionics Module (WIAM) systems. The new, portable iLevil2 SW and the permanent-mount iLevil2-AW will provide the foundation for a virtual IFR panel display on any iPad or Android device. Their dual-band design will allow pilots to see more […]
Stratus ESG debuts
Stratus ESG, a 1090 Extended Squitter (ES) all-in-one ADS-B Out solution with certified WAAS GPS, was recently introduced by Appareo. Priced at $3,490, which includes the transponder, GPS antenna and install kit, the Stratus ESG is a panel-mounted 1090ES transponder with a built-in WAAS GPS. It will provide pilots with a solution to comply with the 2020 […]
SwitchBox debuts free app to control IceBox portable air conditioner
SwitchBox Control has introduced a Bluetooth controller and free app for its IceBox portable air conditioner. Designed to maximize effectiveness of the IceBox air conditioner, the Bluetooth controller and free app offer wireless operation and a new on-screen temperature display, reduced power consumption, hardware pump control, plus weather reporting. The IceBox solution for a portable […]
Aspen introduces integrated Angle of Attack (AOA) Indicator
Aspen Avionics has introduced its integrated Evolution Angle of Attack (AOA) indicator. Aspen’s patent-pending solution integrates AOA technology directly into its Evolution primary flight and multi-function displays, according to company officials. “The FAA is aggressively promoting the use of AOA-based systems to reduce general aviation accidents caused by loss of control,” said Perri Coyne, director, marketing […]
Lack of proficiency, bad bounce, prove fatal
The 81-year-old pilot had recently purchased an Alon A2. According to a friend of the pilot, the pilot had not flown on a regular basis for the better part of 20 years prior to the acquisition of the Alon. He underwent a flight review and, according to the flight instructor who conducted the flight review, […]