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No News is the News at FAA “51% Rule” Forum
The FAA's Don Lausman gave a talk today at Sun 'n Fun as an update on the revisions to the Advisory Circulars governing Experimental/Amateur-Built rules.
Aspen Avionics Growing, Secures New Funding
Aspen Avionics celebrated its second visit to the Sun n Fun fly-in by providing information on new product improvements and announcing new funding that gives the company the stability to move forward, according to company CEO and president John Uczekaj.
What’s New
Lights, engines, action. Kuntzleman Electronics debuts landing-taxi-recognition LED lights; the Sherpa flies again behind the K650 Honeywell turbine; and Fisher Flying Products gets ready to resume production from its new factory in Ontario, Canada. Edited by Mary Bernard.
AV8OR Handheld Capability Expanded
Honeywell has announced that owners of its Bendix/King AV8OR handheld navigator may now add XM weather products, an air traffic interface, obstacles and other functions via a free software download by going to Honeywells Wingman Services web site or the company's web site.
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 5)
The guys finally make it out of Winnemuca after two days of snow and ice and cross the Sierras back into the Golden State.
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 4)
Marc and Paul runnamucca in Winnemucca!That's in Nevada, by the way - and home of the friendliest FBO on the planet. Good thing, 'cuz the boys have been snowed in there for two days.
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 3)
"Do you realize how obsessive you are?" That's Paul's observation as the boys wing their way across Idaho and Nevada. Ya notice things when cooped up in the same cockpit for three days ...
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 2)
Marc Cook and Paul Bertorelli continue their Sportsman odyssey with a look at this unique aircraft.
In Case You Missed It
Solving a Calibration Conundrum
Of all things, I never dreamed that out of the 40+ screwdrivers and dozens...
Static Port Location and Altitude Calibration
Often a challenge, accuracy depends on three things: location, location, location.
When the Rooster Flies
Just because real roosters don't fly doesn't mean that a 100%-original aircraft designed and painted to resemble one wont.