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October 21, 2011

Aero-TV: Avidyne's IFD510 -- R9 Functionality for BizAv FMS/GPS

An Increasingly Innovative Avidyne Expands Touch-Screen Avionics Line With New IFD510 FMS/GPS

Ya gotta hand it to Avidyne... they've been on the march, of late, in terms of aggressive product development and the willingness to give other/larger companies some REAL competition. With their most recent move into the replacement and aftermarket avionics sector, Avidyne is introducing the IFD510 SBAS/LPV/RNP-capable GPS Navigation System with a touch screen user interface. The IFD510 is a slide-in replacement for existing GPS500/W GPS-only navigators found in many turbo-prop and light jet aircraft, and is an extension of Avidyne’s recently-announced plug-and-play avionics line, which includes the IFD540, touch-screen FMS/GPS/NAV/COM. The new system was introdu

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New Piper CEO Promises Candor

Simon Caldecott Talks About Altaire, Piston Line, And His Own Odds Of Longevity

In an exclusive interview with ANN's Jim Campbell Thursday, new Piper Aircraft Interim CEO and President Simon Caldecott was surprisingly candid about this week's changes at the company, and he promised to continue that candor. He stopped just short of confirming that the Altaire business jet project will be discontinued, and hinted that a focus on and freshening of the manufacturer's piston line could be in the cards.

Builders Assembling Their Kits Side-By-Side

Neal Longwill and Kevin Jackson, both from Austin Texas, have been busy for the last 10 months building TWO Lancair Evolutions. Wednesday, Oct, 19 both aircraft flew for the first time at Redmond, OR.

Restriction Is In Effect 'Until Further Notice'

The FAA has dropped an indefinite TFR over a portion of Point Lay, Alaska for "walrus haul-out protection." The TFR went into effect at August 20th and will remain in place "until further notice."

Well-Known Aviation Advocate Releases Video Supporting The Cause

During a General Aviation Caucus forum on Capitol Hill earlier this week, actor and pilot Harrison Ford endorsed General Aviation legislation by U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK.) known as S. 1335, the Pilot’s Bill of Rights. The endorsement followed comments by Inhofe that outlined details about the legislation and how many co-sponsors the bill currently has in the Senate.

New Facility Ready For NextGen

FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt was on hand Thursday for the dedication of the new $72.6 million air traffic control tower and radar approach control at Memphis International Airport. The new tower enables air traffic controllers to continue to provide the safest, most efficient service to both passenger and cargo flights.