Fully functioning Genesys digital autopilot system earns FAA authorization Update: Cessna 177 added to list in early June Genesys Aerosys earned FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval of the S-TEC 3100 on the Cessna 210K through R models, Beechcraft Bonanza A35/36 series models, and Cessna 182 series, the firm announced on April 10. Update to this story: The … [Read more...]
Airforms Gets FAA PMA for Engine Mount Heat Shields, STC for Step
Airforms, Inc. announced it has been awarded FAA PMA approval for engine mount isolator heat shields for the Cessna C206/207/210 family of aircraft (Continental powered). The aluminum construction of the heat shields absorbs less heat than steel, and a ceramic powder coating on one side inhibits heat transfer to the flexible isolators. According to company officials there is … [Read more...]
Garmin Pilot iOS Incorporates New Weather Features, Airspace Alerting, More
Garmin announced its new Garmin Pilot 9.3 update incorporates several new weather enhancements that aid in identifying storm cell movement and icing levels, as well as airspace alerting. With the latest version for iOS, pilots can also view improvements made to the display of traffic, runway extended centerlines, and more. Flight profile view adds icing When viewing the … [Read more...]
Proposed House bill aims to address aviation technician shortage in U.S.
Bipartisan group introduces legislation to promote aviation careers Submitted by the Aircraft Electronics Association LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI, May 9, 2018 -- On Tuesday, May 8, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, led by Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), introduced H.R. 5701 to establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program. In addition to Graves, Rep. Daniel … [Read more...]
AOPA Announces Airport Access Watch List
By Joe Kildea AOPA Senior Director of Communications As part of an ongoing initiative to ensure fee transparency, airport access, and competition for critical services at publicly funded airports, AOPA has announced an Airport Access Watch List of 10 locations where the organization believes fixed-base operators with monopoly positions may be preventing reasonable airport … [Read more...]