Also: TKM Avionics, Blue Angels, Avidyne 10.2, BBJ, Learn to Skydive, JetSupport, Cassini Mission
The FAA and EASA have awarded STC authorization to Continental Motors for the Cessna 172 family of aircraft powered by the jet fuel diesel engine CD-155. The certification now includes the integration of the Garmin G1000. The European STC allows the retrofit of avgas engine equipped C172 to Continental Motors’ diesel power plants. To display engine data in the avionics system for the models 172 R and S the integration of Garmin G1000 NAV III avionics with WAAS is required. John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and former Ohio Senator, was buried Thursday in a private ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Glenn passed away on December 8th at the age of 95. He had been honored in his home state with a procession through downtown Columbus, OH. Some 2,500 people attended his memorial service. Pilots have a new, free option to help them navigate the FAA BasicMed rules that go into effect on May 1st, 2017. The interactive video course clarifies and simplifies the new BasicMed regulations, as well as reviewing the rules related to flying with each class of medical certificate. Those who take this course will learn if they qualify to use BasicMed and what they must do to stay legal. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!
Airborne 04.10.17 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Monday, April 10th, 2017... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Hosts Brianne Cross, Christopher Odom, and Laura Hutson, and is supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalist Tom Patton, this episode covers:
Continental Motors Receives FAA, EASA STCs For Diesel Retrofits Of Cessna 172
John Glenn Buried At Arlington National Cemetery
King Schools Releases Free ‘BasicMed’ Course For Pilots
TKM Avionics Announces New Slide-In Replacement For King KX155/165
AVW: Blue Angel Sneak attack Pensacola Beach 7-11-15
Avidyne Receives EASA Certification For Release 10.2 Software
Boeing Business Jets, Government Of Poland Sign Multi-Airplane Deal
U.S. Parachute Association Announces May Is 'Learn to Skydive Month'
JetSupport Opens Remote Station At Lelystad Airport
NASA's Cassini Mission Prepares For 'Grand Finale' At Saturn
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