Fargo Jet Center (FJC) has joined Tucson, Ariz.-based Universal Avionics worldwide network of authorized dealerships. “Becoming a dealer for Universal Avionics was natural fit in the growth of our avionics organization,” said Darren Hall, vice president at Fargo Jet Center, which is at Fargo, N.D.’s Hector International Airport (FAR). “Their product offerings match very well […]
WingX Pro7 for iPad adds geo-referenced approach charts
Hilton Software has debuted Geo-Referenced Approach Charts for WingX Pro7 Version 4.1 for the iPad. The side-by-side display of the charts and the Terrain-Aware Moving Map improves situational awareness, company officials said, noting the seamless integration of Seattle Avionics ChartData enables WingX Pro7 to show the aircraft’s position on an approach chart that is easily […]
DRE upgrades headset
DRE Communications has released its newly upgraded DRE-1001 headset. The new DRE-1001, which comes with gold-plated plugs and cabling that meets Mil-Spec requirements, features a full flex boom, dual volume controls and a noise-canceling electret mic. A padded stainless steel headband connects two ABS ear cups that house high-fidelity headphone drivers. Gel ear seals can […]
‘Sploshkosh’ opens
Torrential rains in the weeks preceding AirVenture’s opening day — accumulating to 10 inches of rain so far this month, a record — sent EAA officials scrambling to prepare for opening day Monday. The rain and mud led some to dub this year’s event “Sploshkosh” or “AquaVenture.” While the grounds were soaked, sunny weather Sunday […]
‘See Something, Say Something’ campaign for GA launched
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole unveiled two GA security initiatives on opening day of AirVenture in Oshkosh: The general aviation component of DHS’s nationwide “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign, and a streamlined system for vetting passengers and crew on general aviation aircraft […]
Homebuilders Hangar dedicated at OSH
The new Homebuilders Hangar on the AirVenture grounds in Oshkosh was officially dedicated on opening day. The hangar, in the old NASA building, was made possible through a $100,000 grant from Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. It is designed to be a meeting place for homebuilders, according to Adam Smith, EAA’s vp of member services. […]
New president for EAA
The Experimental Aircraft Association has a new president — and his last name isn’t Poberezny. Longtime pilot and EAA member Rod Hightower (pictured, left), a businessman who flies a Stearman, was named to the association’s top post on opening day of AirVenture. Hightower is only the third president in the history of the association and […]
Tecnam Service Center established in Washington State
West Coast Sport Aircraft, a regional distributor for the S-LSA manufacturer Tecnam in North America, has expanded its support for Tecnam aircraft on the west coast with the addition of Aircore Aviation, located at the Arlington Municipal Airport (AWO), as the newest authorized Tecnam Service Center. Aircore Aviation specializes in S-LSA maintenance and repair, and […]
AOPA, EAA team with new TV series
The Aviators, the new weekly magazine-style television series that premieres this September, has partnered with North America’s two largest general aviation organizations, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). EAA will be supporting The Aviators at AirVenture 2010 in Oshkosh by hosting a media launch of the show on Wednesday, […]