Avidyne, Cirrus, Diamond, And Piper Aircraft... Take A Bow!

We're less than 36 hours away from the start of AOPA Expo 2006... and it's possible most of the ANN staff is en route to Palm Springs, CA as you're reading this. That's not a bad way to spend a few days in early November, to be sure... but have we mentioned (enough) just how expensive it is to support seven people, cart them halfway across the country, and then make sure that they're fed and watered on a somewhat regular basis?

Well, take our word for it, this is no small endeavor... and a really costly one, to boot. So that's why we're so thrilled (OK, relieved) to speak up and thank the folks who are paying the bills this week. Some of the finest companies in the business have ponied up some very serious bucks so that YOU can read the most comprehensive coverage we know how to offer... and we'd like to acknowledge them accordingly.

Avidyne

Avidyne and S-TEC are showing off the first certified large-screen integrated flight deck for retrofit installation in GA aircraft. The new Alliant flight deck transforms the proven King Air 200 into an aircraft with the state-of-the-art Envision integrated flight deck and S-TEC’s IntelliFlight 2100 digital autopilot.

Avidyne is the leading provider of situational awareness displays and integrated flight deck systems for general aviation aircraft, providing the safety, capability, and reliability benefits of air transport and bizjet flight decks, at cost and weight targets required for general aviation. No kidding...

See Avidyne At AOPA Expo Booth 1511

Cirrus

What else is there to say... we want a turbo SR22 BAD (and not simply for the off chance of getting to see SR22 owner Angelina Jolie at the next COPA gathering.) It's not surprising that the combination of a turbocharger... and a hot new Hartzell prop... makes a wonderful aircraft even more so.

Cirrus has an SR model for everybody... from the VFR-spec SRV, to the midrange SR20 and on through the SR22 model line... and all of them equipped with the groundbreaking CAPS emergency parachute system.

Visit With Cirrus At Booth 600 (Main) And 800 (Rest/Lounge Area)

Diamond Aircraft

Diamond Aircraft is hosting its largest AOPA EXPO display ever. At 10:00am Wednesday, November 8, Diamond’s lineup will participate in the Parade of Planes, taxiing through the streets of Palm Springs.

In addition to a spectacular indoor display at Booth 810, featuring the DA40 XL and the D-JET mock-up, Diamond is hosting a “Technology Tent” where Expo-goers can learn about composites, and turbo-diesel, turbine and glass cockpit technology. Daily seminars will be hosted by Diamond, Garmin, Williams International and Thielert.

See Diamond Aircraft on the Expo floor at Booth 810, and the Static Display Area

Piper Aircraft

From Cubs to Meridians -- and BEYOND... Piper makes each and every aircraft they build their own. From the Arrow-inspired Warrior trainer... to the Cherokee Six... to the Seminole and Aztec twins... Pipers are easy to spot on the ramp, and even easier to find pilots simply raving about their planes. And then there's Piper's business-class singles -- available in piston form (Mirage) or turbine (Meridian) that are two of the sweetest singles to fly out there. And oh, that's right... there's a jet on the way, too!

Piper is the only general aviation manufacturer to offer a complete line of aircraft to help realize the flying dreams of most any pilot. From rugged, reliable trainers to high-performance turbo-props, Piper creates the highest quality aircraft for everyone -- from new pilots to adventure-seekers to serious business travelers.

Visit Piper Aircraft at Booth 1120 At AOPA Expo

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