Flight Display Systems has introduced “The Flipper,” a 5-inch LCD display that installs easily on most existing glareshields and flips into position when needed. It can be viewed in the cockpit by both pilots. With the advent of new sources of streaming data flowing into the cockpit, aircraft owners are challenged to find efficient ways […]
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Red Tail Project offers Tuskegee clothing
The Red Tail Project, which raises funds for maintenance and operation of a Tuskegee Airmen P-51C and educational outreach, has clothing and other merchandise available in time for Christmas. All proceeds benefit Red Tail Project goals. For more information:
Zaon collision avoidance system now available at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce has added the Zaon MRX Collision Avoidance System to its list of more than 35,000 aviation related products. At 2.5″ X 4.2″ X 0.6″, the Zaon MRX is the world’s smallest collision avoidance device. With a high-brightness that is dimmable, the MRX displays range and relative altitude of the closest threat, while continuously […]
‘A Legacy of Letters’: Book chronicles World War II hero’s hopes, dreams, fears
In 2002, Clinton Frederick returned to his grandparents’ house for a family wedding. Remembering from his childhood that the attic contained Japanese swords, a parachute and other World War II memorabilia, he decided to look around up there. In an old trunk he found more than 100 letters written by his father, Capt. George Frederick, […]
Axis Jet launches new air charter division
Axis Jet has launched a new air charter division. The FAA-approved Part 135 air carrier service is based at Sacramento Executive Airport in California. Axis Jet’s charter fleet includes a King Air 350, King Air 300 and King Air C90B. For more information: 916-391-5000
‘The Few’: The tale of American pilots in the Battle of Britain
“The Few, The American Knights of the Air Who Risked Everything to Fight in the Battle of Britain,” by Alex Kershaw, details the exploits of American pilots who risked criminal prosecution, not to mention their lives, to fight in the Battle of Britain. At the time America was neutral, and those who joined in the […]
Yingling Aviation named Rockwell Collins service center
Yingling Aviation, Inc. of Wichita was recently named an authorized avionics sales and service center by Rockwell Collins Business & Regional Aviation Electronics of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information: 316-943-3246
Sennheiser unveils new line of boomsets
Sennheiser recently unveiled its latest headset for professional pilots, the HME(C) 46 Series. The 46 Series includes both passive models and ANC models with Sennheiser’s proprietary NoiseGard system. Features include separate in-cable volume controls for each ear. The lightweight headsets are ergonomically designed with a two-piece headband to ensure a secure fit, comfortable ear pads […]
Duncan Aviation’s Glass Box Project expands
Duncan Aviation’s Glass Box Project has continued to expand its reach with certifications for Falcon 50s, Challenger 600s/601-1As, Falcon 900s, Astras, Hawker 800/800XPO/1000s and Gulfstreams. The company expects to soon be working on a Challenger 601-3A/3R installation. Introduced in 2004, the Glass Box Project is an effort to make available the latest in emerging flat-panel […]