Becker Avionics has introduced a new version of the Digital Audio and Intercom System DVCS6100 Remote Electronic Unit (REU). The updated version includes the following features: PTT priority Relay Function (Broadcast). Fix Input and alert tones selectable with CSW6100 for every ACU/HS – User Cancellation of Intercom request and Emergency-Call (E-Call) Intercom request and E-Call […]
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Air Zoo program lets kids explore birds
On Saturday, Oct. 22, visitors to the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., will have the chance to learn all about birds and how they fly at this month’s Super Science Saturday: Natural Flyers. Each 30-minute presentation (at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.) will feature fun facts about these high-flying creatures. Kids will have […]
Elite Aviation partners with Piaggio Aero
Elite Aviation has been named the West Coast sales center for Piaggio Aero, makers of the Piaggio Aero P180 Avanti II turboprop aircraft. Based in Van Nuys, Calif., Elite Aviation will serve California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada. Elite Aviation is a female-owned private jet company specializing in full-service aircraft management from turnkey acquisitions to maintenance […]
Gleim offers prizes for WINGS courses
In an effort to motivate more individuals to attend FAAST seminars, Gleim offers WINGS-approved online courses to FAASTeam Representatives and FAASTeam Program Managers for use as door prizes and raffles. The information provided at FAAST Seminars provides pilots with valuable resources and information that promote the continued growth and safety of the aviation community, Gleim […]
How to use home flight simulators for real world training
Home flight simulators are more than just games, and when used properly, they can be a valuable training aid for real world flying — and without the Hobbs running. Until now, though, you were on your own to use these training devices for an authentic training experience. The new Flight Simulator Training Guide from Sporty’s […]
ADS-B transmitter receives FAA nod
FreeFlight Systems’ RANGR FDL-978TX ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) UAT 978MHz transmitter has received TSO-C154c approval from the FAA. The RANGR FDL-978TX system will interface to FreeFlight Systems’ WAAS-GPS receiver 1201, dual antennas, and a panel mounted control head. The system weighs less than 1 pound and also meets all DO-160 testing for helicopter applications, company […]
U-Fuel debuts Sport Fuel station
U-Fuel, a supplier of fuel stations to the aviation industry and sponsor of the Aviation Fuel Club, debuted its first “Sport Fuel” station at the China International General Aviation Convention (CIGAC) last week. First announced in the spring of this year, U-Fuel’s Sport Fuel system is a self-service aviation fuel station that places all critical […]
Flight bag designed for ‘paperless’ cockpit debuts
MyGoFlight has introduced the Flight Bag PLC series of flight bags, designed from the ground up for the “paperless” cockpit (PLC). “The paperless cockpit is gaining tremendous momentum as pilots in general, commercial and military aviation move to using iPads as EFB devices with airlines such as United and Alaska, which announced that their pilots […]
Timken debuts new engine test cell
The Timken Co. recently completed construction of a new engine test cell at the company’s Mesa, Ariz., facility and now provides engine and component overhaul services to fixed-wing and rotorcraft operators on a variety of engine platforms. The test cell includes: Two bays with separate controls allowing two different engines to run simultaneously; A new […]