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Bose® A20®
Aviation Headset
The Best We've Ever Made
Bose was the first to introduce active noise reducing headsets to
aviation more than 20 years ago, forever changing the way pilots fly.
Today, we continue to set the standard with the Bose A20 Aviation
Headset. The headset provides acclaimed noise reduction, with a
comfortable fit and the clear audio you expect from Bose. It also
features Bluetooth®
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| AVflash! Bendix/King's Opening Volley at
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BENDIX/KING
MAPS A COMEBACK NEW AUDIO PANEL, NAV APP
It's been a while
since we've seen new avionics products from Bendix/King, so much so that
the company has fallen to second-tier status with many buyers and
dealers. But at AirVenture 2012, the company hopes to change that with
the introduction of two new products -- a smart audio panel and a new
tablet app -- with more products in the pipeline in the coming months,
according to Jeff Simon, Bendix/King's director of strategic marketing.
"Bendix/King is back and we're just getting rolling," Simon told
AVweb in a pre-opening day interview in Oshkosh on Sunday. "We've
got a lot of stuff in the works and we are looking to surprise people,"
he added. The two lead-off products are the new KMA30 six-place audio
panel and an iPad app called MyWingman, which is intended to work with
Aspen Avionics' Connected Panel cockpit network. More...
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When It Has to Work
— Choose BRS
276 Lives Saved and Counting
Join us at AirVenture Friday, July 27 at
11:30am at Forum Pavilion 06 to learn about two amazing saves by BRS
ballistic parachute systems: a Cirrus SR-22 Bahamas splashdown after
engine failure — and a low-altitude Cessna 182 save from 400 feet
AGL over dense forest. More than 5,500 Cirrus SR-20s and SR-22s,
hundreds of Cessna 172s and 182s, and thousands of experimental,
ultralight, military, and UAV aircraft fly with BRS systems.
Visit BRSparachutes.com for
more.
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EAA AirVenture: | 2017-2018 |
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See More. Spend
Less.
Aspen Avionics' innovative Evolution Flight Display
technology clears your way to an affordable EFIS solution. Avoid
expensive gyro overhauls and unexpected downtime with a reliable,
leading-edge Evolution glass panel. Improve situational awareness,
reduce pilot workload, and get more utility out of your airplane. Aspen
Avionics delivers the industry's best value, with multi-display
solutions starting about $15K. Aspen's breakthrough pricing makes it
easy to fly with glass panel technology.
Click here for more information.
| Booths at
EAA AirVenture: | 2145-2148 |
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EAA
AIRVENTURE 2012 LAUNCHES WITH BLUE SKIES, BUSY RUNWAYS
Sunday
in Oshkosh, the day before the official opening of AirVenture, started
with an early-morning flood of Piper Cubs swarming in to cover the field
with yellow, in celebration of the iconic airplane's 70th anniversary.
As the day went on, more and more aircraft arrived to join the thousands
already here, among them, a rare Junkers Ju52 trimotor visiting the show
for the first time. Mid-afternoon, 40 RVs flew over in formation to mark
the 40th anniversary of the Van's design. On the field, vendors and
airplane manufacturers finished up work on their displays, as early
visitors and campers got an early look around the show, some of them
checking out the view from the top of a new Ferris wheel set up near the
LSA Mall. More...
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Three Things You Should
Never Say to ATC
Listen as two ATC pros share tips on better communication with ATC.
Avoid these common mistakes and make your interactions more efficient
and accurate. This is a sample from PilotWorkshops' Tip of the
Week.
Click here for this quick tip.
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AirVenture: | Official Coverage
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The Newest Member of the
Avidyne Panel-Mounted
Avionics Family: IFD440
GPS/FMS/NAV/COM
Built on a dual databus architecture, the IFD540 and
IFD440 are key components in Avidyne's new panel-mounted
avionics suite, which also includes the AMX240 Audio Panel and AXP340
ADS-B Extended Squitter Mode S Transponder.
Click here for more information.
| Booths at
EAA AirVenture: | 293-294,
2098-2101 |
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EAA
FLIGHT CENTER OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Whether you're a
newcomer to flight, an experienced pilot in need of refresher training,
or a lapsed pilot ready to return to the fold, the folks at EAA's Learn
To Fly Discovery Center have something for you at EAA AirVenture this
week. Ted Sanders and Mark Adams, both experienced CFIs, have put
together a series of programs inside a sprawling tent just off the
Phillips 66 Plaza at the center of the show. "Everyone has heard how the
pilot population has been shrinking," Sanders told AVweb on Sunday.
"We're here to sell people their own dream of flight, and share our own
passion for aviation, all week long, and do our part to reverse that
trend." One highlight at the tent is a Redbird full-motion flight
simulator, where newbies can try an intro flight and experienced pilots
can fly some challenging scenarios. More...
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SocialFlight's iPad Giveaway!
Where Are You Going to Fly Today?
Join the thousands of pilots using SocialFlight to discover
aviation events across the U.S. Plan your weekend flying to make the
most of your next airborne adventure. Pancake breakfasts, air shows,
even FAA seminars — wherever you go, SocialFlight brings you the
latest events on your iPad/iPhone, Android and on the web. Sign up with
the no-cost SocialFlight app by August 15,
2012 for a chance to win an iPad!
Click here »
SocialFlight.com
| EAA
AirVenture: | Official Coverage
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PODCAST:
EAA'S LEARN TO FLY DISCOVERY CENTER
This year, EAA has
expanded the programs at its Learn to Fly tent, offering forums and
simulator sessions for certificated pilots as well as those just
starting to pursue their dream to fly. A full slate of forums, free
sessions in a full-motion Redbird flight simulator, and lots more will
be available all week long to enhance safety for current and future
pilots at all levels. AVweb's Mary Grady spoke with Ted
Sanders and Mark Adams, co-chairs of the
program.
This podcast is brought to you by ...
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Solo, But Not
Alone
Nothing compares to the freedom of flight. Pilot and aircraft, one with
the elements. Today, that sense of freedom can quickly become clouded by
complex technology. At Bendix/King, we're working to make the
pilot's job easier. To anticipate every need. And develop innovative
products and support to help you handle any situation. Safely. Simply.
And with absolute confidence. We're pilot-focused and passion-fueled.
Learn more at
BendixKing.com.
| Booths at
EAA AirVenture: | 313-314,
2162 |
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| Austin Meyer's "Artificially Intelligent Runway
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REAL
AUTO-LAND SYSTEM FROM MAKER OF X-PLANE
The original
programmer of X-Plane, one of the most dynamic flight simulators and
aircraft design tools commonly available, is creating an auto-land
system for actual aircraft -- and he hopes to bring it to Oshkosh, this
year in his own Lancair Evolution. Austin Meyer is the founder of
Laminar Research and the original programmer of X-Plane. He is currently
developing, in coordination with Vertical Power, a
real-world "artificially intelligent Runway-Seeker." The program is
packaged into the Vertical Power VP-400 avionics system, which itself is
designed to obviate multiple other systems, thus saving weight and
complexity while reducing panel clutter. Once proven in testing, the
package will be marketed to experimental aircraft operators ... first.
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Phillips 66® Aviation — The Most Trusted Wings In
Aviation™
On the go? When it comes to convenience and functionality, the
WingPoints® app puts you in
the pilot's seat. This no-cost app will allow you to plot your next
flight. Plan your next purchase. Reward yourself with the WingPoints
App. Just another reason why we are The Most Trusted Wings in
Aviation™.
Click here to learn more.
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EAA AirVenture: | 484 |
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Our Agents Are
Pilots!
Talk to pilots who value your airplane, even before they insure
it.
Aviation Insurance Resources ( AIR-PROS.COM) will research
your aircraft's market value before you buy, sell, trade, or renew. And
we shop coverage options from all major aviation insurance markets to
save you time and money — or expand coverage — for new owners,
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Call (877) 247‑7767. Or
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NEW
AIRCRAFT AND AVIONICS FOR LSA
It's a busy show ahead this
week for the light sport segment, Dan Johnson, chairman of the Light
Aircraft Manufacturing Association, told AVweb at the LSA Mall on
Sunday. The brand-new amphibious Akoya design from France will be here
for the first time, and is sure to invite a lot of comparisons with the
amphibious Icon LSA that has been working its way toward the market for
several years. One big difference between the two is price -- Icon sells
for about $139,000, while the Akoya, which comes complete with a
training package, is listed at more than $350,000. The Quicksilver
company, which has turned out more than 15,000 sport aircraft over the
years, now is under new ownership, Johnson said. The new owners are
holding a news conference later in the week to talk about their plans
for the company. More new aircraft and products also will be introduced
over the span of the show. More...
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VoiceFlight Demonstrating New
VFS101 Features at Oshkosh
In addition to Victor Airways, the VFS101 has been enhanced to
support Jet Airways and T/Q routes. The software has also been extended
to include support for non-WAAS GPS. These features are operational now
and can be tried in Hangar D at Oshkosh. The complimentary software
upgrade will be available this fall. For VFS101 users that fly outside
of the United States, VoiceFlight has signed an agreement with
Jeppesen to offer international navigation data.
Click here to view demo.
| Booths at
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TEXTRON
CONSIDERS HAWKER ASSETS
Cessna's parent company, Textron
Inc., reported increased earnings in Q2 2012, and reportedly might
consider making a bid on assets held by bankrupt Hawker Beechcraft Inc.,
if the price is right. Bloomberg News reported Thursday that Textron's
CEO, Scott Donnelly, said during an earnings conference call that Hawker
holds "assets in which we have an interest." He added, "but it would
have to be at a value that we think is appropriate." Textron, through
Donnelly, expressed interest in Hawker's defense business. But
considering Cessna's recent deals with China, a broader acquisition of
Hawker's assets could have other strategic implications. In any case,
Textron's interest will have to wait. More...
AVWEB
INSIDER BLOG: BEECHCRAFT EXECS WANT BONUSES
Having piloted
the company into bankruptcy, a group of Hawker Beechcraft executives is
now asking a court to approve $5.3 million in bonuses for them. It's
this sort of rapacious, short-term thinking that made the company an
easy buy for Chinese interests, and resident blogger Paul Bertorelli is
stumped when it comes to making up some kind of justification on the
AVweb Insider blog. If you'd like to try your hand, read
the blog and join the conversation. More...
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ForeFlight: Intelligent Apps
for Pilots™
Best-in-class design, best-in-class pre-flight and in-flight weather,
Touch Planning™, auto-routing, geo-referenced approach and enroute
charts, aviation documents, and our Fanatical Pilot Support™ make
ForeFlight Mobile for iPad aviation's most popular app. Learn
more about ForeFlight — including our recently announced support
for ADS-B in-flight weather via Stratus — on on the web at
ForeFlight.com. 
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EAA AirVenture: | 1147-1148 |
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THE
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CIRRUS RULING
Wednesday, the Minnesota
Supreme Court ruled that Cirrus Aircraft was not legally required to
provide training to Gary Prokop, who was killed while flying his SR-22,
and also may have created a significant legal precedent. The suit
alleged that Cirrus and training partner The University of North Dakota
(UND) had not provided the roughly 240-hour pilot with sufficient
training upon his purchase of the aircraft. Cirrus is not required by
the FAA to provide any training. It did provide the pilot with four
flights accounting for 12.5 flight hours of transition training, plus
5.3 hours of ground instruction. According to Cirrus' vice president of
business administration, Bill King, the ruling could have a
wide-reaching implications for manufacturer liability.
More...
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Your Personal S1
Experience
With its revolutionary adaptive digital noise cancelation and
customizable comfort features such as headband contact pressure
adjustment, the S1 Digital is truly a headset that can be
personalized for every user and every environment. We want you to
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GLASAIR
SOLD TO CHINESE COMPANY
Glasair, which sells a popular line
of homebuilt aircraft and offers the "two weeks to taxi" option at its
Washington factory, announced on Saturday that it has been acquired by
Jilin Hanxing Group, based in China. Fang Tieji, chairman of the
company, has formed Glasair Aviation USA LLC. The new owners plan to
invest "substantially" in Glasair's existing product lines, starting
with certifying the Sportsman design, according to the company's news
release. "There are no plans to relocate or terminate any existing
Glasair Aviation employees," according to the company statement. "Mr.
Fang plans to retain Glasair's U.S. headquarters, management team and
employees." More...
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Weather with
Perspective
XM WX Satellite Weather gives you onboard perspective on the
weather. Graphical data like Radar, Lightning, Winds and more enhance
your situational awareness and is compatible with the industry's leading
MFDs, EFBs, glass cockpits, and now the iPad. Additionally, flexible
subscription options ensure you get the dataset that's right for you.
Come see the latest from XM WX Satellite Weather at booths C-3037-3039
during AirVenture 2012 or
visit us online at
XMWXweather.com/aviation. 
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EAA AirVenture: | 190,
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latest news, articles, products, features, and events featured on
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