When trying to explain the ergonomic factors, safety and luxury of Cirrus airplanes to aviation novices, I usually describe them as what happens when you cross a Lexus automobile with a business jet. That was before the Cirrus SR22 G3 came out. I now have to describe the design as the pairing of a jet […]
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New FAA system improves safety in remote areas
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new surveillance system introduced by the FAA in Colorado allows air traffic controllers to track aircraft not covered by radar in remote, mountainous regions. “The new system, called Wide-Area Multilateration, lets us see aircraft we couldn’t see before due to the rugged terrain,” said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. “It improves the […]
Virginia pilots win Top Eagle honors
The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) recently recognized Rick Rahim of Great Falls, Richard Largent of Stephens City, and William Bryant of Woodlawn with Top Eagle awards for their participation in the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program. The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give children, ages 8-17, an opportunity to […]
New Hudson River rules based on Oshkosh
The FAA’s proposed changes for handling traffic in the Hudson River corridor are based on the success of air traffic control at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, the head of FAA’s air traffic department told a House Aviation Subcommittee Sept. 16. Hank Krakowski told the representatives that Oshkosh handles more than 3,000 aircraft […]
Six to be inducted into EAA Hall of Fame
The Experimental Aircraft Association will recognize the contributions of six aviators on Oct. 16 as it inducts them into the EAA Hall of Fame during a banquet at the EAA Aviation Center. Among the inductees will be keynote speaker Bob Hoover, the 2009 International Aerobatic Club inductee, who is one of today’s most notable aviators […]
GE Aviation win Czech research grants
The Czech Government has awarded research grants valued at about $4 million USD (70 million CZK) to GE Aviation Czech. The grants, awarded through the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, will assist GE Aviation Czech in incorporating advanced technologies into its existing Walter M601 series engines, according to GE Aviation officials. to reshape […]
The future of aviation’s workforce
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has released a report on strategies to strengthen the current and future aerospace workforce. Based on AIAA’s May 2009 “Inside Aerospace Forum” for aviation and space leaders from around the world, the report notes the issues posed by an aging workforce, and sets out strategies to retain […]
‘Avidyne Live’ launched
Avidyne Corp., a provider of integrated flight deck and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, has launched its new ‘Avidyne Live’ Forum and Blog site at AvidyneLive.com. In addition to the blog, the Avidyne Live Forum includes product-specific topics with tips, frequently asked questions and other product information. It also provides a place for dialog […]
100,000 and counting…
Garmin is celebrating the delivery of more than 100,000 GNS 400/500 series products. Garmin officials estimate that the company’s 400/500 series avionics have been installed on approximately half of all U.S. single and twin-engine piston and turbine aircraft. When first announced in 1998, Garmin’s GNS 400/500 series products were the first general aviation products that […]