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March 12, 2014

Universal Avionics, AEA Join Forces To Support The EAA Young Eagles Program

Announcement Made At The AEA 57th Annual International Convention & Trade Show

Universal Avionics and the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) have once again joined forces in a fundraiser to support the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Young Eagles Program. Contributions to the program can be made throughout the AEA 57th Annual International Convention & Trade Show in Nashville, Tennessee, at Universal Avionics Booth 809 or AEA Booth 401, during exhibit hall hours March 13 – 15.

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ERAU To Offer Second Open Online Course On Human Factors In Aviation Accidents

Free Course Offered To The First 2,000 To Register

The mental and physical factors that contribute to aviation accidents will be examined during a free, massive open online course (MOOC) offered by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide.

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Hersman Resigns From NTSB

Will Become President And CEO Of The National Safety Council

NTSB Chair Deborah A. P. Hersman is stepping down from her position. The announcement came in a brief statement posted Tuesday on the NTSB website.

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Classic Aero-TV: AEA’s Paula Derks -– ‘Let’s Get To Work!’

One of GA's True Leaders Sets A Course For Her Constituency's Survival

Original Webcast, 04.17.13: Like each year before it, the 2013 AEA Convention and trade show had much to boast about... great news, exciting product unveilings and no end of interesting products and people to feature. However; it was the force and reason of some of the political messaging put forth by AEA Leadership that had many of the attendees talking for much of the event. One of the most intriguing and important of this year's events was the annual address to AEA membership by AEA president, Paula Derks. Paula's

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Coming THIS Thursday! ANN Readies Extensive LIVE Coverage of AEA2014!

ANN Announces AEA 2014 Convention Aero-TV Live Webcast Schedule

The staff of the Aero-News Network is hard at work in preparation for its FIFTH LIVE EVENT Coverage of the 57th Annual AEA International Convention and Trade Show, coming up THIS WEEK in Nashville, TN, this March 12th-15th, 2014. For the fifth straight year, Aero-News Network is partnering with the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) to bring exciting news about the latest and greatest avionics developments to the aviation world and we're doing it LIVE and in HIGH-DEF.

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FAA Issues SAFO Focusing On GPS/Autopilot Interface

Says Not All Installations Have Resulted In 'Ideal' Performance

The FAA has issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) focusing on continuing reports of GPS/ GNSS installations or upgrades in which integration with existing autopilots has resulted in less than ideal performance in some modes or conditions. Lateral and vertical performance of particular combinations of legacy autopilots and GPS/GNSS systems may or may not have been considered by the equipment manufacturer during the original integration and certification of the GPS/GNSS.

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California Laser Striker Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison

Believed To Be the Longest Sentence Ever Imposed In A Laser-Strike Case

Sergio Patrick Rodriguez, 26, of Clovis, CA, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for aiming a laser pointer at Fresno police helicopter Air 1, and attempting to interfere with its operation, according to United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner. Calling him a “walking crime spree,” United States District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill said the crime was serious with potentially deadly consequences.

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New European Coverage Areas Now Available For Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck

Airspace Warning, NOTAM Pinning And Enhanced Track Vector Capabilities Now Available

Jeppesen has introduced introduces new capabilities and European coverage areas for Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck VFR. The new software version includes expansion of European coverage to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. New app capabilities include interactive airspace warnings, NOTAM pinning functionality and enhanced track vector features that further enhance the private pilot flying experience.

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Mid-Continent Instruments And Avionics Marks 50th Anniversary

A Half Century Of 'Industry Leadership And Innovation'

For half of a century, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has been an industry leader in the overhaul/exchange, repair, design and manufacturing of aircraft instruments and avionics. The company, which marks its 50th anniversary in October 2014, is a leading supplier and industry innovator, routinely introducing new products and service capabilities to the global aviation community.

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