Eighty-five FBOs formerly with Exxon have joined the Phillips 66 Aviation network of branded dealers. The expansion of the Phillips 66 Aviation network heralds the beginning of the company’s 85th year providing fuel, lubricants and support programs to the general aviation industry, according to officials. The 85 former Exxon FBOs add a significant West Coast […]
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ASA adds second iPad kneeboard
ASA adds a second iPad kneeboard ($29.95) to its line. The new iPad case and kneeboard helps pilots protect and use their iPad in flight and on the ground. The elastic strap secures the case to the pilot’s leg for in-flight use. The plastic cover keeps the iPad screen safe while maintaining full viewing and […]
WingX adds iPhone, Zaon, AvConnect support
San Jose, CA – Hilton Software‘s WingX Pro7 Version 6.1 now supports the iPhone to include its 3D Synthetic Vision and optional AHRS integration. Enhancements include new pinch-to-zoom and swipe-to-pitch capabilities that provide a pilot with look-around ability and a new Birds Eye View mode enabling pilots to get an expansive 3D terrain view. Support […]
Avidyne names grand prize winner
Avidyne Corp. has named Stephen Gansky of Newtown, Pennsylvania, the grand prize winner of Avidyne’s “FlySafe Giveaway Extravaganza 2” promotion. Gansky, who owns a Piper PA28 Archer, will receive a new IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM, once certified. The IFD540 is valued at $16,995. “I can’t believe it! I never win anything, this is great,” said Gansky, when […]
Flightstar buys Bloomington Avionics
The Flightstar Corp. of Savoy, Ill., recently purchased the assets of Bloomington Avionics Inc. of Bloomington, Ill. The staff at Bloomington Avionics, as well as its complete line of services, will now operate from Flightstar’s FBO facility at Champaign-Urbana’s University of Illinois-Willard Airport (CMI). Bloomington Avionics provided service and installation for more than 30 years […]
Gleim offers student pilot certification
This year’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla., will be held this week, Jan. 19-22, and Gleim will be there to help prospective general aviation pilots start their certification journey. Interested individuals can take a two-hour Gleim course at the show to learn more about becoming a pilot and be issued an FAA Student […]
Speech recognition system wins FAA approval
VoiceFlight Systems has received an FAA Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the VFS101, allowing it to be installed on almost all types of general aviation aircraft under 6,000 lbs. maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). With this approval the VFS101 can be installed into hundreds of aircraft models with Garmin systems without requiring […]
King Air 350 Pro Line 21 sim approved
CAE has received FAA Level D regulatory approval for its Hawker Beechcraft King Air 350 Pro Line 21 full-flight simulator (FFS) recently installed at CAE SimuFlite, at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The CAE 5000 Series FFS features the latest generation CAE TroposTM-6000 image generators, more than 200 CAE TrueTM Airport databases, and a […]
Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide now available on iPad
The 2012 Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide is now available on the iPad. The Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide has been updated and published every year since 1979. The guide has airport information for the entire Bahamas & Caribbean region, as well as island and travel information. Sections include General Information and procedures, Islands of […]