LONG-TIME ANN Sponsor, ForeFlight, Provides GREAT Guidance For Oshkosh 2014!
ForeFlight was founded in 2007 by aviation entrepreneurs who set out to build elegant, high-performing flight planning and flight bag apps for pilots. ForeFlight Mobile, our flagship product, improves situational awareness, increases productivity, and simplifies decision making for pilots and flight crews all over the world. ForeFlight is used by all segments of aviation, including general, business, commercial, and military aviation.
IMC Clubs: Building Instrument Proficiency Through Community
When it comes to flying, there is no substitute for proficiency and training. And maybe nowhere is that more important than instrument flying. Things happen "in the soup," and can go south pretty quickly. A well-trained and proficient instrument pilot is a much safer instrument pilot. But sometimes, without a support system, it's easy to say "well, I'll go shoot the practice approaches next time." The IMC Club may be just the support system that pilots need. On their website, they say the purpose of the organization is to "promote instrument flying, proficiency and safety. Along with IFR flying and monthly local chapter meetings, we offer a resource rich website which provides an electronic experience base.
Mooney CEO Dr. Jerry Chen handed the keys for the first new Acclaim to come off the production line to a proxy for the new owner. Unfortunately, the winner of the auction, Ricardo Pascoe, was unable to be at AirVenture to claim his new airplane. So instead, his flight instructor got the honors of accepting the keys during the presentation ceremony. The Aircraft Electronics Association Is trying to help aircraft owners get ready for an ADS-B out installation by giving away $1,000 towards the cost. The Perlan project is a non-for-profit research company studying atmospheric conditions utilizing a sailplane designed to fly at extremely high altitudes. The objective is to continue the research that was started by Steve Fossett and his crew, who set a previous world record of 51,000 feet,
It is the week of EAA AirVenture 2014. Thousands of people (and airplanes) are coming to Oshkosh, Wisconsin to celebrate aviation. Those who attend or want to attend AirVenture, are likely to share something in common, the love of aviation, inspiration by aviation and for many, frustration with the underutilized potential of aviation.
ANA Becomes First Airline To Receive Both 787 Variants
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) this week celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 787-9 Dreamliner. ANA will become the world's first airline to operate both the 787-8 and 787-9 variants of the Dreamliner family when the airline launches 787-9 services on domestic Japanese routes in August.
ConciAir Is Here To Return Our Industry To Service!
The name ConciAir is a play on the word "concierge", and our goal is to be able to accomplish any task placed before us in a timely, courteous, and professional manner. ConciAir is proud to provide the following signature services for private individuals:
Aircraft Management
Maintenance Management & Oversight
Aircraft Technical Evaluations
Asset ROI Analysis
Project Management
Test Pilot Tuttle: 'All Systems Performed As Expected'
Cessna's first production unit of the Citation CJ3+ has completed its maiden flight from the company’s manufacturing facility adjacent to Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita, KS. Mark Tuttle, production flight test pilot, said all systems performed as expected during the 73 min. flight.
Concorde Battery Corporation has been in the battery manufacturing business for over 30 years and is the world leader in Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) aircraft batteries. The popular RG® (recombinant gas) Series are constructed with the latest design technology including proprietary PolyGuard® separators, robust “Over the Partition” inter-cell connections and brass terminals to minimize internal resistance and increase efficiency. Concorde’s batteries are engineered by a staff of experts with the distinction of having been selected to write military aircraft battery specifications and participate on committees that set FAA and International Battery Standards.
Also Offers Internet Connectivity In Flight Through Aerowave 100
Bendix introduced their new integrated flight deck which brings together several safety enhancing displays enabling flight crews to better maintain their situational awareness. The system includes three 12" displays delivering 2 PFD's with synthetic vision, and one multifunction display with INAV.
The history of the Bendix name runs parallel to the development of King Radio until the mid-1980s, when the Allied Corporation purchased Bendix Aviation and King Radio and combined the two to create the now-renowned Bendix/King brand of avionics. In late 1985, the Allied Corporation merged with the Signal Companies to become Allied-Signal. The name was further modified to AlliedSignal in 1993 to reinforce a one-company image and signify the full integration of its business.
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