Plane Was Unoccupied, On The Ground In Lynchburg, VA
This one has some folks scratching their heads. ANN reader Erik Gundersen sent us a email this week saying that a Cirrus sitting on the ramp empty was affected by lightning at KLYH, Lynchburg Virginia, and the chute deployed.
Establish New Working Arrangement On Airworthiness Certification
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a working arrangement that will reduce regulatory compliance cost and facilitate more business opportunities for companies in Singapore and Europe. The Working Arrangement on Airworthiness Certification (WA-AC) was signed by Mr Kevin Shum, Director-General of CAAS, and Mr Patrick Ky, Executive Director of EASA, on the sidelines of the World Civil Aviation Chief Executives Forum.
Introduces GFC 600 And GFC 500, Solid State Attitude-Based (AHRS-Derived) Autopilots
Garmin has introduced the GFC 600 and GFC 500, solid state attitude-based (AHRS-derived) autopilots for fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. The unique design of these autopilots deliver superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance needs when compared to older generation autopilot systems. Boasting a robust feature set, the GFC 600 and GFC 500 incorporate a number of safety-enhancing technologies, including Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP), underspeed protection, overspeed protection, Level Mode, Flight Director (FD) and more.
Wipaire, Inc.’s exclusive, safety-enhancing Laser Gear Advisory system is now included at no additional cost on new Wipline float purchases, and is available for retrofit on Wipline-equipped aircraft. Introductory pricing for retrofit kits is $4,995 uninstalled. The laser system may be installed at one of Wipaire’s two locations in South St. Paul, Minnesota, or Leesburg, Florida. Installation is $1,300-$1,500 depending upon aircraft model.
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