Ravi the Raviator, a musician and pilot, was inspired by AirVenture to write a song about it. In an interview with the Oshkosh Northwestern newspaper, he’s quoted as saying: “AirVenture is the crème de la crème of aviation — it showcases the very best of what we have to offer. I’m always in awe from […]
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AvMap to preview new Ultra EFIS at AirVenture
AvMap will preview its new Ultra EFIS, a stand alone Air Data, Attitude, Heading and Altitude Reference (ADAHRS) unit at EAA’s AirVenture later this month. The AvMap Ultra EFIS is a stand alone device with a 3.5” ultra bright, Sunlight Readable LCD display. The unit is compact (only 1.95”deep) and weighs 5.1 oz. Fitting in a standard 3.3” panel hole, the AvMap Ultra EFIS can […]
Hardeman County adds fuel, sets new course
BOLIVAR, Tenn. – Hardeman County Airport/William L. Whitehurst Field (M08) has defined a new course for its future, thanks to Federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds. Using a block grant from the state of Tennessee, two 12,000 gallon fuel tanks (one for 100LL, the other for Jet-A) were installed April 5. Hardeman County Mayor Willie […]
Pennsylvania lifts tax on aviation maintenance, parts
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed a bill July 10 that eliminates the 6% state sales tax on the retail sale of aircraft parts and maintenance. “This bill creates major cost savings for aircraft owners,” said Mark Kimberling, director of state government affairs for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. “It will also boost the competiveness […]
Duel of British legends
LONDON — In a unique race, two British legends — the Supermarine Spitfire and the Range Rover — recently competed against each other in a race down a British runway. The race was organized by FortyOneSix.com ahead of this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Video of the race is available here. First off-road challenge of […]
FAA-conforming HondaJet to make first public appearance at Oshkosh
An FAA-conforming HondaJet will make its first public appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013. All those attending the big show are invited to a special event on Monday, July 29, at 9:30 a.m. in Phillips 66 Plaza to celebrate the arrival of the HondaJet. Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino and EAA Chairman […]
Pacific Coast Avionics earns Garmin Dealer Award
AURORA, Ore. – Pacific Coast Avionics has been awarded its 15th consecutive annual award as a Garmin Platinum Elite Dealer. “We are very pleased to be recognized by Garmin as a Platinum Elite Dealer,” said Dewey Conroy VP and COO of Pacific Coast Avionics. “To have received this award for the15th consecutive year is an honor. Our relationship […]
Pilot releases debut novel
Mark Donovan, who has contributed to General Aviation News in the past, has released his debut novel, “Nano Surveillance.” “Nano Surveillance” is a technical thriller replete with aeronautical scenes that aviation enthusiasts will fully enjoy, the author promises. The 352-page novel offers a frightening glimpse into the possible future of surveillance using nanotechnology. Where a […]
Entegra Release 9 avionics certified on Saratoga NX
Avidyne Corp. and NexAir Avionics of Mansfield, Mass., have received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the FAA for the installation of the Avidyne Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (R9) in the Piper PA-32-301 series Saratoga aircraft. This R9 certification is part of the overall FAA approval of NexAir’s Saratoga NX aircraft revitalization program, […]