A study prepared for NBAA by HLB Decision Economics Inc. finds that over the 30 months between September 11, 2001, and March 2004, the total economic cost associated with the differential treatment of general aviation at DCA and through TFRs nationally was $1.3 billion, or just over $43 million a month.

ANN was the first to tip you off to the selection of the Avidyne Entegra for Piper's piston 6 seat heavy-haulers -- the Saratoga II HP, the Saratoga II TC, the Piper 6X and the Piper 6XT - making them the only six-place aircraft on the market with this state-of-the-art avionics system. Now, we're pleased to share the latest pix of the new Piper piston panels, featuring the Avidyne Entegra.  The FlightMax Entegra system, designed and manufactured by the Avidyne Corporation of Lincoln, MA, consists of two large, high-resolution sunlight readable displays; an EXP5000 Primary Flight Display (PFD) with an integrated solid-state air data and attitude/heading reference system and EX5000 multi-function display (MFD), more commonly found on corporate jet aircraft.

AirCheck, Inc. announced its first major upgrade to its COCKPIT RECORDER, a cockpit voice recorder and paperless audio checklist device for use in private aircraft. “Answering the requests of our customers,” said Michael Arbuthnot, AirCheck’s Business Director, “we have significantly upgraded the recording playback quality of the voice recorder functions. Utilizing the latest in solid state digital technology, we have increased the quality beyond our original playback specifications.”

Controlled Burn In The Midwest

NOTAM:  4/2313  Issued:  03/22/2004 01:42  Effective:  03/22/2004 14:00 - 03/24/2004 21:00  State:  IN  Facility:  ZID - INDIANAPOLIS (ARTCC),IN.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  BEDFORD, IN.  

TFR Issued for "Hazardous Small Arms Fire" NOTAM: 4/2323 Issued: 03/22/2004 15:58 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AR Facility: ZME - MEMPHIS (ARTCC),TN. Type: HAZARDS Description: CLINTON, AR.

PXE7300 Takes IFE Out Of This World

PS Engineering, Inc. has gained STC/PMA on the PXE7300-SR (Sirius Radio) version of their In-Flight Entertainment system. This certification covers the installation of a PSM7390 Sirius Radio receiver, as well as a fuselage-mounted satellite Radio antenna, on a variety of popular general aviation aircraft using an Approved Model List. After receiving FAA-Approval under the Supplemental Type Certification process (STC SA2795AT) on February 22, PS Engineering began shipping systems to clear a backorder of sales.