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July 29, 2016

Airborne 07.29.16-Oshkosh Day 5: Snowbirds!!!, 2,000,000 Young Eagles!

Also: Aspen Avionics, Agile Aero, Comprehensive Pelton Interview-Part 5, ANN's AIP Coming to AUVSI's XPONENTIAL!

For the first time since 1983 the Canadian Snowbirds demonstration team will be performing in Oshkosh and they are thrilled to be here! To say that the EAA Young Eagles program is a success, is an understatement. We at ANN are glad we could participate in the celebration of the 2 millionth young Eagle flight. ANN’s Tom Patton checks in with Aspen avionics to find out what’s new by talking with company president, John Uczekaj. ANN’s Jim Campbell introduces us

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Dynon Avionics Certifies Outstanding Osh16 Special Event Coverage!!

Leading Edge Sport Avionics Company Pushes The Envelope For Both Sport and General Aviation Markets!

Founded in 2000, Dynon Avionics’ mission is to create the best avionics and aircraft systems for light aircraft. With a worldwide fleet of aircraft over 15,000 strong, Dynon is the leading manufacturer of avionics for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. Operated by aviation enthusiasts and pilots, Dynon designs, engineers, and manufactures its products in the US. Dynon’s product line includes the D10/D100 series, SkyView, Advanced, QuickPanels, and the D2 Pocket Panel. The D10/D100 series has been in continuous production since 2003, with the EFIS-D10A having recently received a groundbreaking STC allowing it to be installed in type-certificated aircraft wi

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A Classic OSH2016 Sponsor: Waco Classic Aircraft

Live The Dream! Own and Fly A REAL Waco YMF-5D or A NEW Great Lakes!

WACO Classic Aircraft of Battle Creek, MI, is the world's only manufacturer of a brand new 1930's era open cockpit sport biplane, the WACO YMF. Since 1983, WACO Classic has been building new production aircraft under the original FAA type certificate. There are currently over 150 WACO YMF's flying around the world. An updated classic, the YMF-5D features modern safety equipment, materials, and avionics. Customers have their choice in custom paint scheme, interior and instrument packages to suit their taste. Each biplane is built by hand, by experienced and skilled craftsmen, with over 5000 labor hours going into each plane. The result is a luxury aircraft and a serious performance machine, capable of fu

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Sporty's Fills In The Blanks On Breakdown Assistance Program

Goal Is To Keep Pilots From Being Stranded Due To A Breakdown

What roadside assistance has done for drivers, Sporty's Breakdown Assistance Program (BAP) now does for pilots.

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Pilot Training System Teaches Us The Way To Oshkosh 2016 Special Coverage!

Pilot Training System Has A Knack For Educating Aviators... Via Innovative Programs

Established in 2011, Pilot Training System’s (PTS) online flight-training solution provides educational tools to certify pilots in manned and unmanned aviation. Initially funded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), PTS improves safety with better training and simultaneously reducing costs with affordable education. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin the PTS platform was used to develop the University of Wisconsin’s aviation program. Additionally, PTS is used by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to recreate weather-related flight accidents through the use of its advanced weather-simulation plug-in, ClimaDriveTM.

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Trig Avionics Stacks The Deck To Provide ANN's OSH16 Special Event Coverage

Trig Excels In Affordable Avionics That Fit YOUR Panel!

Trig Avionics are experts in the design and manufacture of compact and innovative certified avionics for light aviation. Our dealer coverage continues to expand; we now have 642 dealers in over 46 countries, with an established Approved Trig Dealer network in North America of 378 dealers. Providing first class customer support in the U.S. we also have an Approved Trig Service Center at Mid-Continent Instrument and Avionics. This team provide support and service for all Trig products. 

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Klyde Morris 07.29.16

You've Always Been On The Cutting Edge Of Societal Evolution, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Sonex Aircraft Steps Up As An AirVenture 2016 Special Coverage Sponsor

From LSA To A (Very) Personal Jet.... Sonex Aircraft Has Disrupted The Sport Aviation World!

Sonex Aircraft, LLC is a leader in the experimental kit aircraft industry, providing a series of sport aircraft along with the AeroConversions line of products, which include the AeroVee engine, AeroVee Turbo, AeroInjector and ancillary aviation products. Sonex Aircraft’s Sonex, Waiex, and Onex sport planes, the Xenos sport motorglider, and the SubSonex Personal Jet, offer outstanding performance in an easy to build, easy to fly kit package that can be purchased and completed with full technical support at an unrivaled price...

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Only Sporty's!!! Sporty's Pilot Shop Helps ANN Cover Oshkosh 2016!

Sporty's Pilot Shop Is A Pivotal GA Resource!

Sporty’s Pilot Shop was founded over 50 years ago by a flight instructor, and ever since has been for pilots and by pilots. Hal Shevers was a young flight instructor when he began selling pilot supplies to his students from the trunk of his car. Soon there was a small store, then a larger one and finally a extensive company headquarters at the Sporty's/Clermont County Airport (I69) in Batavia, Ohio. From humble beginnings, Sporty’s has become the world’s premier pilot shop and the leading developer of aviation education programs. Sporty’s corporate philosophy is summed up by Founder/Chairman Hal Shevers: “The focus of our business remains educational. We educate pilots to be safe and proficient.&

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Airborne 07.28.16-Oshkosh Day 4: Mike Huerta Addresses Oshkosh, King Schools

Also: Evolution Aircraft, Sporty’s/Savvy Breakdown Assistance, Comprehensive Jack Pelton Interview, Part 4

FAA administrator Michael Huerta came to town at EAA AirVenture 2016 to conduct his annual 'Meet The Boss' Q&A session. ANN’s Jim Campbell, caught up with John and Martha King of King Schools, to discuss their training products and new Airman Certification Standards. ANN visited with Evolution Aircraft, and we found out that things are evolving at Evolution. Sporty’s Pilot Shop has provided pilot supplies for many years, and now their Pilot Breakdown Assistance

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.29.16)

"Last month, we started to roll out new airman certification standards which were developed as a collaborative effort spanning five years between the FAA and industry." Source: FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, speaking at AirVenture 2016.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.29.16): Performance-Based Navigation (PBN)

Area navigation based on performance requirements for aircraft operating along an ATS route, on an instrument approach procedure or in a designated airspace.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.29.16)

The International Cessna 170 Association

The International Cessna 170 Association (TIC170A) was formed in 1969.

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