Adventure Pilot has released iFly Streets, a new road navigation add-on with 3D visuals and voice guided turn-by-turn driving directions. This highly requested feature will allow iFly GPS owners to go straight from the airplane to the car with the same 7” touchscreen device, according to company officials. iFly Streets will have a one-time fee for […]
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SMS for biz aircraft owners
Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance, which assists flight organizations in implementing and maintaining safety management systems, has launched its latest program to support owners of fixed and rotor wing aircraft. “SMSace has been developed specifically for owners and operators of Light Business Aircraft to provide them with a unique set of tools for a structured […]
Del Monte Aviation at MRY joins Avfuel network
Del Monte Aviation at California’s Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) is the latest FBO to join the Avfuel network of branded dealers. Del Monte Aviation, an established FBO with over 50 years of experience serving domestic and international aviation customers, was founded to serve the needs of high-end clients traveling to Pebble Beach. Del Monte Aviation […]
2012 Gleim Knowledge Test Series and FAR/AIM now available
Gleim Publications has just released the 2012 versions of its FAA Knowledge Test Prep series and FAR/AIM. Using outlines and questions grouped by topic, these products (available in book format, as Test Prep software, and in the Gleim Online Ground School) provide everything pilots need to know and study to fully prepare and pass their […]
Cutter Aviation PHX approved as a gateway FBO for DCA
Cutter Aviation at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has been granted approval as an FBO gateway for approved general and corporate aviation flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as part of the DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) initiative to restore general aviation access to the […]
Independence Aviation opens COS location
Denver-based Independence Aviation (IA) has opened a second, full-service operation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in the Colorado jetCenter at the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS). The full slate of client services available at IA’s headquarters location in Denver’s Centennial Airport (APA) will be offered in Colorado Springs, company officials said. Services range from flight training […]
Viking welding helmets debut
The new Viking 3350 Series auto-darkening welding helmets from Lincoln Electric feature LCD optics for a clear, natural view in varied ambient light settings. The solar-powered helmets, augmented with a user-replaceable lithium battery, have a 3.34-in. height viewing area in a U.S. standard 5.25- x 4.50-in. sized cartridge shell. Viking helmets are for stick, TIG, […]
Centennial of Naval Aviation Fly-In slated
Representing two of the ultimate piston-powered U.S. Naval aircraft, a Grumman F7F Tigercat and a Grumman F8F Bearcat will arrive at Boeing Field in Seattle for aerial demonstrations in front of The Museum of Flight between 10 and 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24 (weather permitting). Based at the Historic Flight Foundation at Paine Field […]
American Flyers appoints national sales manager
American Flyers has named Jay Elder Executive Vice President and National Sales Director. Elder began his aviation career with American Flyers in 1980, gaining his Commercial License and Instructor Certificates. After instructing over the next two years, his duties expanded to that of Operations Manager and later, Director of the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, flight school. […]