Wed, Jul 23, 2014
AEA Making Awards Through Random Drawings At Oshkosh
To help incentivize owners of GA aircraft to meet the FAA's ADS-B Out mandate, the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) will randomly award five aircraft owners with $1,000 toward an ADS-B compliant upgrade.
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Wed, Jul 23, 2014
Once Again, A Federal Judges Has Ruled That The FAA Cannot Stop The Use Of Commercial Drones Unless They Are Enforcing Published Regulations ... The FAA Has A Differing Opinion
Earlier this year ANN published a story about Texas EquuSearch, a nonprofit organization that helps local authorities search for missing persons. Texas EquuSearch had begun using drones to enhance their search ability in remote areas and rough terrain. The FAA had notified Texas EquuSearch by e-mail that their use of a drone was in fact a commercial operation and they were not allowed to do it under the threat of fines levied by the FAA.
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Wed, Jul 23, 2014
Adds Capability With Connext Cockpit Connectivity, WireAware, Additional Features
Garmin has introduced additional enhancements and new features for the GTN touchscreen avionics. New capabilities include Connext cockpit connectivity, which supports wireless flight plan transfer between the GTN 750/650 series navigators and Garmin Pilot.
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Wed, Jul 23, 2014
FAA Officials On Hand For The Announcement Of The Group
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen on Monday announced the formation of a new NBAA group focused on improvements in aviation weather information and flight safety.
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Wed, Jul 23, 2014
A First Visit To The Airport And A First Flight With A General Aviation Pilot Is Vitally Important To The Life Of General Aviation
It seems like no matter what we do, general aviation remains in the doldrums. Organizations like EAA and AOPA have some great programs to get people interested in general aviation flying, and we at ANN fully support these programs, but there is more we can do.
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Wed, Jul 23, 2014
Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work
Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.
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Wed, Jul 23, 2014
We Have A New Permanent Home On The AirVenture Grounds
After a lot of years, Aero-News has established a permanent home on the AirVenture grounds at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
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Wed, Jul 23, 2014
Some PA-46 Models May Develop Cracks In Engine Mount Where NLG Attaches
The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin pertaining to certain Piper Models PA-46-310P, PA-46-350P, PA-46R-350T, and PA-46-500TP airplanes. The SAIB indicates that the airplane may develop cracks in the engine mount where both the nose landing gear (NLG) trunnion and the NLG actuator attach.
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Wed, Jul 23, 2014
Air Show Pilot Eddie Andreini Was Fatally Injured While Performing During The Show
The family of 77-year-old air show pilot Eddie Andreini has filed three wrongful death claims in connection with the performer's fatal injury during an air show at Travis Air Force Base in May.
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Wed, Jul 23, 2014
Also: GA Investment, Bud and Ross Granley, C-9 Farewell, Jepp FlightDeck, How To Find ANN At Oshkosh
Garmin’s “Team X” is dedicated to experimental aircraft avionics and they have just announced a new 7-inch G3X Touch display option for experimental amateur-built and light sport aircraft. The 7-inch G3X Touch display features an infrared touchscreen and the size is perfect if height and width constraints are in play. Additionally, owners wanting multiple displays have the option of installing up to three displays, using any combination of 10.6-inch or 7-inch G3X Touch displays. Earlier this year ANN published a story about Texas EquuSearch, a nonprofit organization that helps local authorities search for missing persons. Texas EquuSearch had been using a drone to enhance their search ability in remote areas and rough terrain until the FAA had notified them by e-mail to stop using the drone under the threat of fines levied by the FAA. In May of this year thi
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