Technisonic’s TDFM 7000/7300 series multiband FM radios now have a new software option capable of controlling Latitude Technologies’ “Satellite Gateway” S200-SG11. The new S200-SG11 will provide Satcom, flight tracking and messaging capability using the TDFM controls and display. The marriage of these products will provide the most comprehensive communication package in the industry while at […]
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Revised Aerobatic Instructor Designation program unveiled
Master Instructors LLC recently reintroduced the Aerobatic Instructor Designation Program. Initially launched in 2007, the program is an extension of the Master Aerobatic Instructor designation that became available in 2001. This voluntary program has now undergone revision to bring it into alignment with other Master Instructor Continuing Education Program products. According to Rich Stowell, architect […]
‘Active’ tracking system launched
New Zealand-based aircraft tracking company Spidertracks has launched Spiderwatch, a flight following solution that actively watches over every flight. The company is positioning spidertracks with spiderwatch as an alternative safety system to Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs), as the spiderwatch system sends emergency alerts automatically as soon as an accident occurs. Spiderwatch is being launched at […]
Pay-by-the-hour insurance
There is a new way to save money on commercial aircraft insurance: Paying for insurance per hour. Flight schools, aircraft rental operators, charter operators, flying clubs, aerial mapping and survey, and any other qualifying commercial operators that are MyFBO.com subscribers are eligible for the new Pay-By-The-Hour Insurance Program. Subscribers pay a fixed premium charge for […]
China aviator tour slated
Travel Aire Tours will lead the seventh annual VIP tour for American aviators to China next March, but the upcoming tour includes something extra: Those on the tour will be honored guests at the opening of Phase I of the 300-acre Flying Tigers Heritage Park at the old Yang Tang Airfield outside Guilin, Chin. The […]
New Aircraft Spruce catalog available
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty began distributing printed copies and CD versions of its new 2009-2010 catalog at EAA’s AirVenture 2009, which opened today. With more than 800 pages, the Aircraft Spruce catalog has become to aviation what the Sears and Montgomery Ward catalogs were to all Americans a century ago. Few people today begin a […]
Decision Making with Dick Rutan
Fly Right Films will release its second volume in its Aviator Series, “Decision Making with Burt Rutan” at this week’s EAA AirVenture fly-in. Click here to see a video trailer (or see below). From the Fly Right Films website: In Decision Making with Dick Rutan, you’ll fly shoulder-to-shoulder with Dick Rutan, one of the most […]
‘Fly4Life’ Mission Aviation Calendar Now Available
Missionary pilot and aviation artist, Jim Rendel, has created a 14-month calendar with detailed drawings of aircraft used between 1930 and 2010 in humanitarian and mission aviation. Rendel grew up in northwest Nigeria where his parents were missionaries with SIM (Serving in Mission). Growing up in a remote area meant that Rendel and his siblings […]
Aircraft Spruce introduces tow bar
The Redline Sidewinder Power Driver is now available through Aircraft Spruce. Powered by Milwaukee’s 28V power unit with a lithium battery pack, Sidewinder tow bar weighs less than 22 lbs., collapses to 27 inches and stows easily in your baggage compartment. Made in the USA using 4130 Chromoly tubing, the Sidewinder is available for a wide […]