Avidyne Corp. has unveiled additional features for its new DFC100 Digital Flight Control System, which is on schedule for certification by the end of 2010 for Entegra Release 9-equipped Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft. In addition to the features found on Avidyne’s recently certified DFC90 autopilot, including Flight Envelope Protection and the ‘Straight & Level’ […]
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Aero-Lift relocates
ARM Aerospace, provider of Aero-Lift aircraft storage hoists, has moved its company headquarters from Tuscon, Ariz., to Steamboat Springs, Colo. Manufacturing of the Aero-Lift and all its components was also geographically centralized in Wisconsin, allowing for more control over the entire manufacturing process, company officials said. “We’re excited about these new opportunities,” ARM Aerospace owner […]
Java benefits GA
Flying High Coffee, LLC is contributing a minimum of 15% of all profits from coffee sales to fund youth scholarships and general aviation programs. Ponder for a moment how much coffee the aviation industry consumes, says Rob Riggen, a CFI and owner of Flying High Coffee. Now imagine if every time anyone in aviation drank […]
New book says ‘You Can Afford To Be A Pilot’
Just published is “You Can Afford To Be A Pilot,” a new book from CFI/CTT Timothy O’Connor. The book aims to give students the knowledge and power to break down the most common barriers to completing a pilot certificate, including expense, poor instructors, lack of procedural support, and more. “You Can Afford to be a Pilot” takes […]
LiveAirShowTV launches new fan website
LiveAirShowTV has launched its new fan website, which will become the central location for everything happening with the company’s coverage of air shows and aviation events. “This has been in the works for a long time and we are very excited to now have everything in one place,” said LiveAirShowTV President Jeff Lee. “Fans will […]
Vertical Power introduces electrical system configuration utility
Vertical Power has introduced the VP-X Configurator, a Windows PC-based utility that allows builders to configure and control the electrical system on their experimental aircraft. The VP-X Configurator connects via an Ethernet cable to the VP-X Electronic Circuit Breaker (ECB) system, which provides power switching and circuit protection for avionics, lights, contactors, and trim and […]
SAFE delivers CFI forum on spins to FAASTeam
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently delivered the second of eight planned “Seminar-in-a-Box” (SIB) products for use by the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam). “Maneuvering at Low Altitude: SPINS,” the SIB was created by 2006 National Flight Instructor of the Year Rich Stowell, a noted expert on the subject who has logged nearly […]
Flightline Aviation named Paradise distributor
Flightline Aviation of Sebring, Florida, has been named the North American distributor of the Paradise Aircraft line of Light Sport Aircraft. Flightline Aviation is a full service facility including LSA sales, maintenance and training. The Paradise Aircraft product line, which includes two models, the Paradise P-1 and the P-1 SP with hand controls for disabled […]
Husky now available with cargo pod
Aviat Aircraft has begun offering Husky owners a new option: An Airglas Cargo Pod. The fiberglass pod, STC’d to retrofit all models of the Husky, weighs 25 pounds and can carry 170 pounds with no discernable loss of airspeed, according to Aviat officials. Initial installation could take up to two hours; after that it can […]