The Iridium Certus 100 enables up to 88 kbps of bandwidth through SKYTRAC’s DLS-100 and Blue Sky Network’s SkyLink 7100 portable terminals, allowing pilots to communicate through voice and messaging while also enabling flight tracking and application updates, such as graphical and real-time weather alerts.
Picture of the Day: Good morning OSH
Bob Hayes submitted this photo and note: “The sun just about to rise over North 40 camping at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. This has been the coolest weather I’ve ever had during AirVenture — and no mosquitoes!”
CubCrafters goes public
For the first time in its 40-year history, CubCrafters is allowing the public to invest in the company. The grassroots initiative allows investors to invest starting at $400.
McFarlane acquires Airforms
McFarlane is a long-time distributor of Airforms products.
New trailer for ICON A5 debuts
“The ICON Enclosed Trailer has been on our product roadmap for several years now and I’m grateful to Sport Trailers for their partnership on this project,” said Jerry Meyer, CEO of ICON Aircraft. “We are excited to get this new lifestyle accessory into the hands of our owners so they can have even more options for taking their adventures off airport.”
Pictures of the Day: Scenes from AirVenture
As EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 continues, photographer Megan Vande Voort sent in some photos captured during her travels around Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Wisconsin.
Continental gets the lead out
Continental has applied to the FAA to use unleaded aviation gasoline in more than 100 engine models, including select O-200s, IO-360s, O-470s, and IO-470s. As the industry searches for a long-term fuel solution, Continental considers 91UL and 94UL fuel as a transitional step in a long-term strategy to reach a more sustainable aviation, company officials said.
Textron donates $1 million to You Can Fly high school initiative
The donation will enable You Can Fly to introduce more high school students to career opportunities in aviation through the curriculum, which is offered free to schools, AOPA officials said.
Redbird app updated with new features
Redbird Flight Simulations has added several new features to its Redbird Pro app, including monthly VFR and IFR scenarios and the ability for pilots to log airplane flights and other external training events.