Airbags in your airplane?
AOPA NTSB studies airbags for general aviationThe National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the use of airbags on general aviation aircraft. The NTSB will post results of a study online….
NTSB wants inspections for ELT mounts
AVWEB: NTSB: INSPECT ELT MOUNTSBased on recent history, the NTSB Friday sent two safety recommendations to the FAA requiring operators to inspect the mountings of all ELT transmitters installed on….
FAA wants AD for ACSS TCAS
AIN: FAA Proposes AD for ACSS TcasThe FAA has issued a proposed Airworthiness Directive on Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems (ACSS) Tcas units, which will require operators to upgrade their….
iPads are becoming extremely popular cockpit aid
AOPA iPads become handy new cockpit tool for pilotsThe Federal Aviation Administration insists pilots rely on traditional paper charts while flying, but it recently approved the iPad as a secondary….
Garmin Receives EASA Approval for G1000 in King Air 200/B200
Avionics Magazine Garmin, of Olathe, Kan., received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) validation of the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) issued for the installation of the G1000 avionics suite in King….
FAA: SOME TCAS UNITS MISS TRAFFIC
AVWEB: The traffic alert and collision avoidance systems used in thousands of aircraft need to be upgraded, the FAA said this week, to prevent them from missing targets in high-density areas…..
Panel wants money for new ATC systems
AOPA: A federal panel has suggested that the government invest in equipping airplane cockpits for the next generation of air traffic control systems. The Future of Aviation Advisory Committee also….
Garmin: GTX320A Transponder to be Discontinued
Garmin GTX 320A to be Discontinued Reminder XL Series and GPSMAP 495/496 Discontinuation.
Aspen Avionics Dealer Memo 14 December 2010
v2.2.3 Software for the Evolution Flight Display Aspen Avionics is pleased to announce the availability of Software Version 2.2.3 for the Evolution Flight Display product family. This update is applicable….
MICA to lead House Transportation Committee
AOPA: Rep. Mica prepares to lead House’s largest committeeU.S. Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., will take the reins of the House Transportation Committee in January. The committee is the largest in….