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It’s common to think of digitized aircraft instruments as being part of a complex package of capabilities that carries a price tag to match the complexity. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way, and ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton will show us a way to digitize through small lightweight instruments that give you just what you want to know....

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When the MVP Aero multipurpose light sport airplane was introduced in its mockup stage at EAA AirVenture 2014, it was a showstopper. Designed for operation on land, water, and snow, it can also be used as a fishing boat or be converted into a camping tent. The project has been underway for a while and has now developed to the point where MVP Aero has selected a location to build its first prototype. The prototype will be constructed at the former N

Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) The lowest MSL altitude at which an IFR aircraft will be vectored by a radar controller, except as otherwise authorized for radar approaches, departures, and missed approaches. The altitude meets IFR obstacle clearance criteria. It may be lower than the published MEA along an airway or J-route segment. It may be utilized for radar vectoring only upon the controller’s determination that an adequate radar return is being received from the aircraft being controlled. Charts depicting minimum vectoring altitudes are normally available only to the controllers and not to pilots.

Aero Linx: The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association For over 45 years, PAMA has been dedicated to promoting professionalism and recognition of the Aviation Maintenance Technician through communication, education, representation, and support of continuous improvement in aviation safety. PAMA's dedication and commitment to the aviation industry begins with providing the tools and support for ensuring a strong aviation maintenance infrastructure. PAMA effectively brings together maintenance technicians, manufacturers, suppliers, educators, and students in successful pursuit of their goals in the aviation industry. By becoming a PAMA member, you show your commitment to professionalism & education in aviation and g

“When we introduced IntelliAudio two years ago, we were amazed at the reaction from the pilots when they heard IntelliAudio for the first time... from air shows to flight PIREPS, pilots love it, so we decided to add it to our flagship audio panel.” Source: PS Engineering founder and CEO, Mark Scheuer, following the introduction of the new PMA8000BTi audio selector panel, a version of the very popular PMA800BT that includes IntelliAudio spatial audio technology.