Author Jeremiah D. Jackson has released a new book, “The Flight of the Feral Chihuahua: In Pursuit of the Round-Trip Transcontinental Speed Record.” The Flight of the Feral Chihuahua is a true story about the effort, challenges, and fears behind setting a new round-trip transcontinental speed record in a small airplane. Here, Jackson retells his […]
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Kannad Aviation launches new website
Kannad has launched a new website for its Kannad Aviation brand of emergency distress beacons. The website, at KannadAviation.com, presents Kannad Aviation’s products, including the Integra Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), whose integral 406 MHz and GPS antenna enables it to carry on transmitting if it is carried away from a downed plane, and the compact […]
Online training for FBO employees launches
The National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Safety 1st recently launched an online Customer Service, Safety & Security Module for FBO employees. Included in the training are customer service, safety and security best practices and procedures, videos and photos to help shape understanding, quizzes throughout to reinforce major concepts, and a final exam to ensure comprehension. […]
Got questions about ADS-B?
Avidyne’s Ted Lester, who is member of the FAA’s ‘ADS-B In’ Aviation Rulemaking Committee, will give a one-hour webinar on ADS-B Wednesday, Nov. 3, at noon Eastern time. Due to popular demand, this is a repeat of the ADS-B webinar Avidyne previously hosted on Sept 29. Topics covered in the webinar include: What is ADS-B? […]
Limited openings for SportAir workshops
Limited openings remain in several EAA SportAir Workshop courses in Atlanta on Nov. 6-7. EAA SportAir Workshops, supported by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., is a national series of programs offering insight and information on building and restoring aircraft. EAA Chapter 690 will host the weekend program at Gwinnett County Airport-Briscoe Field in Lawrenceville, Ga. […]
GRT Avionics adds map features
GRT Avionics has completed the addition of new map features with its latest software update. These new features, which include lakes, rivers, roads, railroads, state boundaries, and cities, are available on all GRT Avionics EFIS products. “This adds even greater situational awareness to the pilot of light sport and amateur-built aircraft regardless of weather conditions, […]
Sneak peek of new series at film festival
The creators of the Emmy-award-winning PBS hit “Red Tail Reborn” will be unveiling a preview of their new aviation series, “The Restorers,” at the Reel Stuff Film Festival in Dayton, Ohio, Nov. 6. This new PBS series, based on the original 2004 movie of the same name, will chronicle those who restore warbirds and antique […]
Abingdon Watches changes its name
Abingdon Watches is changing its name to The Abingdon Co., according to Founder and CEO Chelsea Welch, who says that customers are asking for more than watches. “The company has grown to the point where just offering watches is not enough,” she said. “Our customers want apparel and accessories that compliment their watch and we […]
Butler National acquires Kings Avionics
Butler National Corp., a manufacturer and provider of support systems for “classic” commercial and military aircraft, has acquired Kings Avionics. Annual sales for Kings Avionics were reported at $2.1 million with a backlog of approximately $1 million, according to Butler National officials. Clark Stewart, president and CEO, stated, “The acquisition of Kings Avionics provides Butler […]