South Saint Paul, Minnesota, July 13, 2017 – Wipaire, Inc. is doubling the Federal Aviation Administration’s $500 ADS-B rebate for piston aircraft owners to make ADS-B equipage more affordable. Wipaire’s additional $500 rebate, which can be paired with the FAA program for a total of $1,000, is available to U.S.-registered single-engine piston fixed-wing manned airplanes … [Read more...]
Denali Momentum Continues as Build of First Full Test Aircraft Begins
One year after unveiling a cabin mockup of its all-new high-performance single-engine turboprop at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, has made significant progress in bringing to market the Cessna Denali. Manufacturing of the first full airframe test article has begun and the team has started building tooling for production. The … [Read more...]
Pilots Rally against ATC Privatization at AirVenture
Courtesy of AOPA EAA AirVenture – one of the most-loved, most-renowned aviation events in the world that showcases all segments of the industry – would likely be shut down under air traffic control privatization being advanced in H.R. 2997, Experimental Aircraft Association CEO Jack Pelton told hundreds of pilots gathered at the show July 24 for a rally against ATC … [Read more...]
Aircraft Window Repair Introduces New AWR P-17A Prism Polishing Kit
Window inspection prisms are primarily used by shops and owners of pressured aircraft to look inside window panes and examine for cracks around the mounting holes. Naturally, these prisms must be perfectly transparent so that examiners have a clear view when performing inspections. However, prisms get scratched over time and need to be polished to remove any damage and … [Read more...]
Jeppesen Helps Boost Pilot Safety through Pilot Proficiency Center Programs at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017
Jeppesen producing unique charts for Young Eagles’ 25th anniversary As pilots from all over the United States arrive at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 in July, programs supported by Jeppesen will increase safety awareness and knowledge. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Jeppesen will help members and attendees recognize the importance … [Read more...]