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An interesting company by the name of Avilution is shaking up the status quo in the avionics world. Determined to find new solutions to age-old problems, Avilution has a decidedly different take on how we should build, equip, and operate our instrumentation. These folks are true electronic innovators. The legendary Lancair company has been through a number of owners and quite a few airplanes... but the latest owners of this speedy little company are making big upgrade

Actually; King Schools Can Teach You MORE THan A Thing Or Two...

For over four decades, student pilots and those flying commercial jets have enjoyed King Schools´ clear and simple video courses.  King Schools, founded by John & Martha King in 1975, has delivered more than 800,000 knowledge courses. King Schools is the world’s leader in FAA test preparation.  John and Martha King, are the first and only husband and wife to both hold every category and class of FAA pilot and instructor certificates.  John and Martha made it a point to educate pilots conceptually so the material is understood, rather than memorized.  King Schools is a customer-focused company that simplifies and clarifies aviation training mak

Check Out The Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite and Searey Adventure at OSH Main Display #19

Progressive Aerodyne was founded in 1991 by Kerry Richter and his business partners, Wayne Richter and Paige Lynette. With a long family history of building ultralight amphibious aircrafts, the company took the opportunity to create a new amphibious aircraft design and named it the Searey. Thus, the Searey took form and began flying in November 1992. The next year, the Searey Classic was introduced to the general public and was very well received, assuring two years worth of orders for the company and marking a place for the Searey name in aviation history. Since then, Progressive Aerodyne has enjoyed a dominant position in the light sport amphibious exper

Pipistrel Displaying Extensive Aircraft Line… Including Production Electric Training Aircraft

International aircraft designer/manufacturer, Pipistrel Aircraft, is set to truly electrify the annual EAA AirVenture Fly-In and Tradeshow in Oshkosh, WI, July 23rd through the 29th. The company will not only be displaying an extensive group of aircraft offerings, but showing off its electrically powered training aircraft, the Pipistrel ALPHA Electro LSA – which is currently in production. The company will also have its Pipistrel Taurus Electro, one of the first two seat electric aircraft put in serial production.

Airtext Announces New Portable BlueTooth Iridium Texting Product at EAA-Oshkosh

Send Solutions, the manufacturer of Airtext, a low cost Iridium aviation text messaging product has announced the introduction of AirtextLT. The leader in low-cost aviation connectivity, does it again.  First, they introduced Airtext, a small, lightweight, certified aircraft texting  product.  Second, they introduced Airtext+, a small lightweight, certified aircraft talk and text product.  Now, at 2018 EAA Airventure, they are introducing an even smaller, lighter, and lower cost texting product that is portable.  Welcome Aboard - AirtextLT. “Initially we were filling the need in corporate aviation for low-cost connectivity. Airt

The All-New Flex – Light, Adjustable, Compact, TSO certified

The newest addition to the Clarity Aloft headset range is a big departure from previous designs and ushers in a new standard for in-ear headsets. “The Flex represents everything we’ve learned from years of developing headsets and having conversations with pilots about what’s important to them,” said Aloft Technologies President, Bill Waterman. Not only is it the lightest model yet from Clarity Aloft (which is saying something for the company who has been leading the industry since 2004), it is also the most customizable. Pilots using the Flex can set the microphone boom on the right or left, adjust the boom length and headband circumference, and collaps

Waco, Great Lakes... Two Amazing Classic Biplanes Made by THE Classic Biplane Experts!

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 ea

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This year, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, we are proud to unveil our newest line of electric aircraft tugs. Be the first to see and experience how aviation has evolved once again. The Alpha line is the latest addition to the Best Tugs lineup. They come loaded with standard features that will change how you look at dragger style tugs. A revolutionary pivoting design allows you to turn and move your plane without picking up and adjusting your tug. Everything you need to quickly load and unload your plane is easily within reach. With precise machining and innovative engineering, the Alpha is designed to simplify the way you

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

“Aspiring mechanics have an especially bright future. King Schools recently completed an in-house study considering aviation mechanics and their future job prospects. Some highlights include a 9% supply and demand gap of new mechanics by 2027, as global airlines grow their fleets by 40%. Boeing predicts 101,000 new mechanics are needed between now and 2034. Airlines and local shops are offering better benefits, programs and salaries to attract aircraft mechanics to fill both new spots, and those vacated by retiring baby boomers. There is now, and will continue to be for many years to come, an aircraft mechanic shortage.”  Source: King Schools's Martha King, discussing the potential for new A&P's as King Schools an

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