July 2010 - Posts

• X-Plane Maker Flies Fast!

  Austin Meyer's Chooses Lancair Evolution Laincair reported Thursday that it has satisfied one tough customer. Austin Meyers is the developer of the famed X-Plane Software and he has chosen to purchase a Lancair Evolution. Read More... Posted Jul 31 2010, 09:25 PM by Aero-News Network

• Yuneec, Sonex, And Axel Lange Win Lindbergh Awards

  Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize (LEAP) Recognizes Developments In Electric Flight Friday at the World Electric Aircraft Symposium at the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture, Erik Lindbergh, founder of the Creative Solutions Alliance Read... Posted Jul 31 2010, 10:19 AM by Aero-News Network

• Crew Identified From Medical Helo Accident In Arizona

  Three On Board Are Fatally Injured A medical helicopter went down Wednesday in Midtown Tucson, AZ, fatally injuring all three people on board. The crew has been identified as 61-year-old pilot Alex Kelly, 41-year-old flight nurse Parker Summons, and 28... Posted Jul 31 2010, 10:16 AM by Aero-News Network

• Klyde Morris (07.30.10)

  Klyde Barely Got Through 'Day One' Of Oshkosh... FMI: www.klydemorris.com Read More... Posted Jul 31 2010, 12:23 AM by Aero-News Network

• Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010: Looking Back At Day Four

  Welcome to Aero-TV's daily update from Airventure 2010, for Thursday, July 29th. ANN's Jim Campbell offered some personal memories in introducing the Vicki Cruse Memorial Scholarship. John L. Petersen, President and founder of The Arlington Institute... Posted Jul 31 2010, 12:22 AM by Aero-News Network

• The View From 'The Ditch'

  After Years Of Dreaming About It, A Photographer's Experience Of A Lifetime Shooting The Airshow Each year, the photos that appear in the media, online, or in advertising that are shot at Oshkosh showcase aviation. It is easy to see these photos and... Posted Jul 30 2010, 08:13 PM by Aero-News Network

• Planetary Society Urges Debate On NASA Authorization Bill

  Statement Calls On The U.S. House To Bring The Bill To The Floor The Planetary Society issued a statement Thursday about the request that the U.S. House of Representatives suspend the rules when voting on the NASA Authorization bill. Read More... Posted Jul 30 2010, 08:11 PM by Aero-News Network

• QuikLink Provides Aviation Weather for Pre-Flight Analysis

  New Data Service Offers Internet-Delivered Aviation Weather Data A new subscription-based aviation weather data service for preflight weather analysis has been introduced by Baron Services, supplying graphical weather information over virtually any internet... Posted Jul 30 2010, 08:10 PM by Aero-News Network

• Weather Elements Included In The New FliteStar Version Includes AIRMETs, SIGMETs

  Also Announces New Flitestar Version For Enhanced Weather Data Jeppesen has introduced an avionics data solution to support leading light sport and experimental aircraft original equipment manufacturer (OEM) providers, including Advanced Flight Systems... Posted Jul 30 2010, 12:42 AM by Aero-News Network

• LEAPing Into Green Technology

  Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize (LEAP) Created to Advance Green Technology in Aviation During the World Electric Aircraft Symposium at AirVenture on Friday, Erik Lindbergh will be awarding the first set of prizes designed to promote the practical development... Posted Jul 30 2010, 12:41 AM by Aero-News Network

• ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.30.10)

  USAF Military Heritage Database This web site exists to record and preserve the personal information and the military records of those individuals who served in the United States Air Force from its inception in 1908 and on into the future. Read More.... Posted Jul 30 2010, 12:38 AM by Aero-News Network

• New Italian Light Twin Offers Innovation

  'Skycar' Introduced From Across The Pond One of the more unusual new designs at Oshkosh in 2010 is OMA SUD's prototype Skycar, which is on display here at AirVenture. This new light twin from Italy is certified in Europe, and FAA certification... Posted Jul 30 2010, 12:37 AM by Aero-News Network

• Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010: Looking Back At Day Three

  This is Aero TV's Daily Update on EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Wednesday, July 28th. FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt was on hand today to address the media, and delivered a mixed report on safety. Babbitt defended his agency from charges it inflates... Posted Jul 30 2010, 12:35 AM by Aero-News Network

• Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010: EAA's New President

  New EAA Prez is Long-Time Member, Stearman Pilot/Rebuilder During remarks in advance of the Piper press conference at Oshkosh 2010, current president EAA Tom Poberezny let loose with the fact that EAA has selected new leadership to 'augment' his... Posted Jul 30 2010, 12:30 AM by Aero-News Network

• KFD 840 PFD Recieves Certification For Flight Director Functionality

  Avionics Protection Plan Doubles In Five Years Bendix/King by Honeywell has received certification for flight director functionality and improved graphics in the KFD 840 Primary Flight Display (PFD) , while expanding the number of eligible piston-powered... Posted Jul 28 2010, 11:41 PM by Aero-News Network