Only our intrepid “Politics for Pilots” blogger Jamie Beckett could find a silver lining in a hurricane. But he did in this post from another of his ventures, FlightMonkeys.com.
Flying car completes Phase 1 flight testing
The production prototype of the Terrafugia Transition — a flying car — has completed the first phase of its flight test program. Phase 1 flight testing, conducted at Plattsburgh International Airport in Plattsburgh, N.Y, allowed Terrafugia to check off many critical early testing objectives for the Transition program, said Terrafugia CEO Carl Dietrich, who added, […]
New engine monitoring system for the iPad unveiled
A year after releasing the first iPad compatible Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS-G mini), Levil Technology has now unveiled engine monitoring capabilities with the introduction of the iLevil for mobile devices. With built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support, the iLevil offers pilots the ability to customize their system by choosing any combination of the following: […]
‘Plane Talk’ to broadcast live from 99s conference
IMC Radio’s “Plane Talk,” a live-streaming aviation internet radio talk show sponsored by the IMC Club International, will be broadcasting four two-hour shows live from its remote studio at the 2012 International 99s Conference in Providence, Rhode Island, starting July 11 and continuing through July 14. The live broadcasts will be from 2 p.m. to […]
beyerdynamic kicks off special AirVenture pricing early
Starting July 1, beyerdynamic is offering its top model headset, the HS 800 Digital, at a special “exhibition price” of $799, which is $140 below the MSRP of $939. This offer is valid until July 29, the last day of the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Like every year at AirVenture, there are “Show Specials” available […]
Committee reports on challenges to replacing 100LL
A just-released report from the Unleaded Avgas Transition Aviation Rulemaking Committee concludes that a drop-in replacement for leaded 100LL is not available, adding that an additional six years is needed to assess possible replacements. Known as the UAT ARC, the committee is a collaborative industry-government task force representing aircraft and engine manufacturers, fuel producers and […]
Trojan Phlyers to perform at Texas airshow
The Trojan Phlyers Demonstration Team is gearing up for their sixth year of performing in at the Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Air Show July 7 in Cedar Creek Lake, Texas. The two-ship team is piloted by highly decorated combat veteran pilots performing precision close formation aerobatic routines demonstrating the cutting edge performance of the […]
Red Tails Ford Mustang ready for auction
Every year, Ford Motor Co. designs a one-of-a-kind Mustang to auction at EAA AirVenture. For 2012, Ford has created a “Red Tails Edition” Mustang to honor the famous Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American aviators in the United States Army Air Corps. This special Mustang will be auctioned off on Thursday, July 26, to benefit […]
Registration now open for NBAA2012
Registration for the National Business Aviation Associations’s 65th Annual Meeting & Convention is now available. The convention is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 30, through Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, with a Light Business Airplane Static Display at the Orange County Convention Center and a Static Display of Aircraft on […]