Garmin HSVT brings powerful perspective to Helicopter cockpits

Garmin’s HSVT (Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology)  brings a unique and powerful graphical perspective to “glass cockpit” instrumentation. Available as an option on the G500H, HSVT can make a world of….

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Robinson Helicopter R66 Turbine stays with Tradition

Avionics Magazine:  The new Robinson R66 Turbine Helicopter has decided to stay traditional when it comes to avionics and instruments.  Ernie Stevens article in this months Avionics Magazine describes the….

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Aircraft Electronics Association’s National Convention in Reno March 22-25

The 54th Annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show is the place to keep up-to-date with changing industry trends, see new products, participate in new product demos, meet existing suppliers, compare products and services…more

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Spidertracks Offers Protection ELTs Cannot

Spidertracks Offers protection an ELT Cannot Rapid response:  In aircraft emergencies, survivors rescued quickly have a much greater survival rate. Time is everything.  The biggest problem for rescuers is the size….

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Wholly Molley! That’s alot of engine! AWESOME!

First start after complete overhaul of Pratt &Whitney R4360-20.  28 cylinders, 7 magnetos, 56 spark plugs.  The engine is going on an F4U Corsair.  Check out that beautiful stainless steel….

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JP Morgan: Jet demand could improve several companies outlook

AOPA:  JP Morgan Aerospace and Business released a report saying demand for turbine aircraft should give many companies such as Bombardier and Rockwell Collins a lift.  AviationWeek.com

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AOPA: Alan Klapmeier says GenAv NOT a "public menace"

Alan Klapmeier, co-founder and CEO of Kestrel Aircraft, objects to an Atlantic article that described general aviation as a “public menace.” Klapmeier writes that the author of the article emphasized….

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AVWEB: An iPad Cockpit?

ForeFlight Mobile, one of the most popular chart viewing and flight planning apps for the iPhone and iPad, now offers georeferencing—a fancy term for showing where the aircraft is on….

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Actual exchanges between pilots and control towers

Tower: “Delta 351, you have traffic at 10 o’clock, 6 miles!”Delta 351: “Give us another hint! We have digital watches!” Tower: “TWA 2341, for noise abatement turn right 45 degrees.”TWA….

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