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July 25, 2012

Redbird Announces Joint Venture With China

Redbird To Ship And Support Flight Training Devices

John and Martha King moderated a flurry of announcements to a packed room today at Redbird Flight Simulation's press briefing. King Schools is acting as the exclusive Marketing and Design partner for Redbird simulators. King Schools, Continental Engines and Bad Elf are teaming up to supply Simulator Training devices to China.

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Fly With Your Pet? Don't Forget, He Or She Needs Oxygen Too

And Like People, Different Dogs Have Differing Oxygen Needs

Some people need oxygen at 5,000 feet above sea level, but by about 14,000 feet, oxygen can be required. Although people get the needed oxygen, their pets might not. For those who can’t bring their dogs flying at high altitudes due to the lack of oxygen, pilot and dog owner Eric Coburn of 4 PAWS Aviation came up with a solution.

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1956 Helicopter Gives Rides At Pioneer

A Bell 47g-2 Pilot Talks About His Years Flying

In 1956, the first successful civilian helicopter was made. With it's unique and large cockpit bubble the Bell 47g-2 can be recognized, along with other things, as the M*A*S*H* helicopter. It's main job was being an aerial ambulance during the Korean War, but the Bell 47 was also used for mail delivery, photos, fire fighting, and agricultural spraying.

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New Avionics Company Formed Through Strategic Partnership

TruTrak, Advanced Flight Systems Form ATS To Manufacture Avionics For The Experimental And LSA Market

A marriage between autopilot and backup flight instrument maker TruTrack and EFIS and AOA system manufacturer Advance Flight Systems has resulted in the formation of a new company, ATS. TruTrak and AFS will combine resources in order to enhance their renowned abilities and to continue their development of cutting edge products in the experimental and light-sport markets.

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MT-Propeller Announces New Propellers, Hubs For Vintage Aircraft

Ground Adjustable Propellers Back In Production After Nearly 70 Years

Aviators and aviatrixes are celebrating! MT-Propeller today announced the availability of its new 5400-Series of 2-blade ground adjustable aluminum propellers for vintage aircraft. The new propellers are reconstructions of ground adjustable propellers made by the famous Standard Steel Propeller Company (later Hamilton Standard) manufactured from 1925 through 1945. This type of propeller, used primarily on vintage aircraft, has been out of production for decades, making the propellers scarce.

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Aspen Avionics Announces Initial Production And Shipment Of Connected Pilot

First 2-Way Data Interface For GA

Aspen Avionics announced on Tuesday that they have received TSO approval for the first in the series of the company’s revolutionary Connected Panel product line that provides a wireless link between certified instrument panel avionics and portable smart devices. FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for Connected Pilot is imminent, so with TSO in hand Aspen has begun production and shipment of Connected Pilot units.

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Technology Might Be Stopping Kids From Wanting To Fly

The Simplicity Of Technology May Be Making It Harder For Flight Instructors

About 25 years ago, for a kid to talk to someone, they had to bike or get driven over to the other person’s house, plan, talk to parents, and then sort out communication. Now, you send a quick text, find a ride and you’re there. Technology has made things simpler, but according to commercial pilot and flight instructor Theodore Sanders, things might have been easier without it.

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AvConnect Expands Its Cloud-Based Services With Cessna Connect

New Cloud-Based Aircraft Maintenance Tracking System

AvConnect announced Tuesday it is 'the cloud' behind Cessna's cutting edge online and mobile package for owners. "The cloud is basically taking the place of buying and installing software. There are a lot of companies talking about it, but we have been doing it successfully and more importantly, specifically, for general aviation since 2006", said Erik Murrey, CEO of AvConnect.

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The Aeronca That 'Built 35 Kids' Donated To EAA Museum

Flabobians Put Words Into Action In Doing Something About The Future Of Aviation

At Phillips 66 Plaza, AirVenture attendees can see three aircraft from the historic Flabob Airport in Riverside, California including, The Flabob Express (a restored DC-3), a Cabin Waco, a 1937 biplane, and a 1941 Aeronca Chief, a fabric covered plane that was rebuilt by 35 students attending the Wathen Academy between 2000 and 2006.

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