Since the introduction of the sport-pilot certificate in 2005, light-sport aircraft (LSA) have been eyed with a mixture of hopeful optimism and cautious indifference. Read More “Light-Sport Aircraft”A New Way To Adventure”
As we ease into 2015, we’re less than five years away from the 2020 mandate that will require all aircraft operating in class A, B or C airspace (and Class E airspace at and above 10,000 ft. MSL) in the contiguous U.S. to be equipped with a certified Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out transmitter. Read More “ADS-B Coming To A Panel Near You”
It won’t be for a few years, but we’ll eventually know whether the FAA’s automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) system will meet expectations of its advocates as being the greatest thing since sliced bread for both pilots and air traffic controllers. Read More “ADS-B”Hope Or Hype?”
A Micro Vortex Generators kit has received FAA STC approval for the GippsAERO Airvan GA8 and GA8-TC320. Read More “Micro AeroDynamics Offers VG Kits For Airvan”
Aloft Technologies announced the debut of their newest offering for the professional pilot, the Clarity Aloft Pro Plus. Read More “Aloft Technologies Announces Debut Of Clarity Aloft Pro Plus Headset”
Lightspeed Aviation announced that Kurt Brickweg, a pilot and firefighter from St. Bernard, Ohio, is the latest weekly winner of their $500 Burger Deluxe Getaway. Read More “Ohio pilot And Firefighter Is The Latest Winner Of The Lightspeed $500 Burger Deluxe Getaway”
Garmin announced that initial orders of the GDL 84, the latest addition to Garmin’s comprehensive lineup of certified ADS-B solutions, began shipping on Tuesday, February 10th. Read More “GDL 84 ADS-B Datalink Now Available”
Jeppesen introduced a new version of its flight information solution for private pilots who fly under visual flight rules â Mobile FliteDeck VFR. Read More “New Jeppesen Mobile Flitedeck VFR Version Includes Graphical Weather Forecast Data For Private Pilots”
Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems has announced an expanded list of oxygen cylinders with FAA PMA Approvals. Read More “Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems Announces Expanded FAA PMA Approval List For Oxygen Cylinders”
More than 40 pilots from around the island nation had gathered to participate in the contest. Read More “Zenith Pilots Win Big In STOL Competition”