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Pelton Could Remain 'Volunteer' EAA Leader
EAA Chairman Jack Pelton said Monday he could remain the leader of the
organization through 2015 depending on the outcome of board discussions
this fall. Pelton told a Q&A session with media Monday at AirVenture
2013 that the search for a president/CEO has been suspended as the board
considers whether to make those duties the responsibility of the
volunteer chairman. Read
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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 are 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
3037-3039 during AirVenture 2013 or visit us online at
XMWXweather.com/aviation.
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New AOPA President By Fall
Outgoing AOPA President Craig Fuller says he expects his replacement
will be on the job in time for AOPA Summit in Dallas in October. In an
interview with AVweb, Fuller said AOPA's board of trustees has narrowed
the search to a few qualified candidates and he expects the decision to
be made early in the fall. Read
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A Cool Deal for a Hot
Summer
Lightspeed Aviation and participating dealers will be offering
$100 (USD) instant savings on the Zulu.2 ANR headset with Bluetooth
July 29 through September 27, 2013.
Experience the remarkable comfort and quiet of the ANR aviation headset
that firmly established Lightspeed as the innovation leader.
Zulu.2 is a triumph of communication connectivity and delivers
all of the other advanced features you expect from Lightspeed. Learn more.
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Podcast: New Leadership Soon at AOPA
AOPA President Craig Fuller says the organization's board of trustees
has narrowed the search for his replacement down to two candidates.
Fuller spoke with AVweb's Russ Niles about the timing of the transition
and the advice he would offer to the new president. Read
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iPad Aviator Sport mini
Now Available!
iPad Aviator Sport is designed to work in aircraft where space is
tight. As a kneeboard, it can be strapped to either leg and won’t
interfere with flight controls. As a mountable, it connects and easily
rotates when paired to our Sport Mounts. The iPad Aviator Sport is
perfect for pilots operating in extreme motion. For more info, click here.
Visit us! Hangar B (Flagship Store), booth 2144; Hangar A, booth
1153
Phone (303) 364-7400 or visit MyGoFlight.com.
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EAA Says Fight Over Controllers Not Over
EAA Chairman Jack Pelton says the effect of the FAA's imposition of fees
for air traffic controllers at AirVenture will ripple through the
industry and must be stopped. At a news conference Monday, Pelton said
it's clear the FAA is cherry picking revenue it's not entitled to from
special events but the FAA leadership doesn't seem to care. "They
believe they have the right to do this," he said. Read
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Terrafugia Flies
The Terrafugia Transition flying car flew for the first time at a public
event on Monday afternoon at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. The aircraft
drove away from its exhibit on the south side of the field, with the
company's chief test pilot, Phil Meteer, at the controls. He drove down
Celebration Way and onto Phillips 66 Plaza, steering the airplane like a
car, trailed by a crowd of curious onlookers, with the wings folded up.
Once on the ramp, the wings unfolded, and Meteer stepped out of the
cockpit to conduct a preflight before driving down to the end of the
runway for takeoff. Read
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Clarity SV ADS-B
Receiver: See Us at Oshkosh — Booth #2067
It's stunning — like having a back-up EFIS panel on your iPad or
tablet. Clarity SV is GA's most sensitive ADS-B/GPS-WAAS/ADHRS
with ADI/HSI depiction and 3-D synthetic vision. Its wi-fi connection
lets your apps display no-cost NEXRAD radar, weather, and traffic for
better situational awareness — weather or not. To see our video, click here.
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Video: Terrafugia Flies
At EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, the Terrafugia flying car flew in public
for the first time. AVweb was there and shares this video. Read
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The Next Little Thing in
Aviation
SkyCraft Airplanes is happy to introduce the SD-1
Minisport to the LSA market. The SD-1 redefines what is possible for
the budget-conscious pilot with its 118-mph cruise speed, 1,400-fpm
climb rate, removable wings, and 575-mile range. Included standard on
the aircraft are Dynon Glass Avionics, nav and strobe lights, ELT,
radio, and an auxiliary port for your iPod. Total hourly operational
cost: $12. Total Airplane Cost: $54,850. Click here to visit our web site.
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FAA Grants Icon Weight Exemption
The FAA has granted a 250-pound weight increase exemption to Icon
Aircraft for its A5 Light Sport amphib to allow the company to
incorporate structures to make the aircraft spin resistant. Two years
ago, the company announced it had achieved compliance with FAA
certification standards for spin resistance but that it couldn't make
the 1430-pound maximum weight permitted for amphibious Light Sport
aircraft. Icon applied for an exemption based on the premise that the
extra weight would allow for a much safer airplane and the FAA, after 14
months, agreed. Read
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Levil Technology's Line
of AHRS/ADS-B Receivers Just Got Better!
Offering the most compatibility with your favorite apps and uncontested
AHRS performance, the iLevil SW has been known as the most flexible
AHRS/ADS-B system in the market. Levil Technology is now
introducing the iLevil AW, featuring internal pressure sensors
that measure indicated airspeed, pressure altitude, and VSI when
connected to the pitot-static system of a homebuilt or light sport
aircraft. Check out the iLevil at AirVenture
Oshkosh or visit our web site here.
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Lightspeed Unveils 'Quietest' Headset
Lightspeed says it has raised the standard for active noise reduction
headsets with its new Zulu PFX. At a news conference at AirVenture 2013,
the company unveiled a headset that automatically customizes the noise
reduction while enhancing the sounds that the pilot wants to hear for a
"personal flying experience." The ANR system uses microphones on the
outside and inside the earcups to sense and then act on unwanted sounds
while at the same time increasing the fidelity of voice transmissions
and music. Read
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Weather Where You Want It
the Most — In the Cockpit!
The XGPS170 GPS + ADS-B Receiver delivers no-subscription weather
(FIS-B) & traffic (TIS-B) services to many EFB apps on Apple and Android
devices. See NEXRAD radar imagery, NOTAMs, METARs, TAFs, PIREPs, winds
aloft, TFRs, and SUA updates right on your tablet! The XGPS170 features
a WAAS GPS and USB-rechargeable battery that lasts over five hours and
connects to two tablets using Bluetooth. Non-slip mount included. Click here to learn more.
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Cessna Offers Black Paint, College Credit
Cessna is using a new black surface coating that can reflect solar heat,
making black available as a color for striking new designs on a limited
edition Turbo Stationair, the company said at EAA AirVenture on Monday.
The coating is provided by AkzoNobel N.V., a paint and coatings company
based in the Netherlands. “This is an attention-grabbing product
that reflects an owner’s personality and preference,” said
Jeff Umscheid of Cessna. Spokeswoman Jodi Noah also said the company has
reached an agreement with Kansas State University that will enable
pilots who train at any Cessna Pilot Center in the U.S. to receive
college credit towards a bachelor's degree in technology management. Read
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See the
Difference
Introducing Mobile FliteDeck VFR — our new intuitive,
easy-to-use app that delivers the data you need, when you need it. Paper
charts can't do that. Neither can a scanned picture of a chart on an
iPad®. So spend less time fumbling with charts and applications and
more time heads-up, enjoying what you love — flying. See us at
AirVenture® — in front of hangar A on
Knapp St. — for a demo. Or click here for more.
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Video: Continental's TD300 Diesel -- Nearer to
Market
Although Continental's purchase of Thielert Aircraft Engines has gained
most of the attention, Continental continues development of its
homegrown diesel, the four-cylinder TD300. On the way to AirVenture,
AVWeb stopped at Continental's Fairhope, Alabama facility to get a look
at work on the TD300. In this video, Continental's James Ray describes
some of the improvements the company has developed for the TD300,
including higher compression ratio, stronger case through bolts and an
improved induction system. Still to go is a larger turbocharger to
improve the TD300's high altitude performance. Read
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Upgrade Your External GPS
Receiver for the iPad & iPhone
The Bad Elf GPS Pro was designed for use in multi-crew jets and
provides strong GPS reception even with heated windshields. Supports up
to five iPads/iPhones simultaneously with a 16+-hour battery life. Works
great with ForeFlight, Jepp FD, and WingX. Flying worldwide in GA
singles, Fortune 50 fleets, and charter aircraft — even airlines!
Visit us at EAA AirVenture (booth #B-2125), or click here to learn more.
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Video: ArmyAV.org Brings Hueys To OSH, Cobras
Elsewhere
ArmyAV.org is dedicated to keeping a piece of aviation history alive,
which includes giving rides in Huey and Cobra helicopters. The
organization accepts donations of $60 for Huey rides. Cobra rides cost
considerably more, but for the right individual seeking a very unique
experience, a flight in the Cobra may be the answer. Organization pilots
frequently fly Vietnam War veterans, for whom the Huey often has a
significant impact. Read
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Join Us in Welcoming the
S1 Family and Win an iPad Mini™
Visit Sennheiser at AirVenture (Booth #288) and join us in
welcoming the S1 Family of aviation headsets. The launch of our
new S1 NoiseGard with state-of-the art analog noise cancellation
technology marks the completion of the S1 Family. Try out the S1
NoiseGard or our groundbreaking S1 Digital with digital
adaptive noise reduction and give yourself a chance to win a new iPad
Mini™. Learn more.
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Podcast: Avidyne Updates Product Schedule at
AirVenture
At AirVenture 2013, Avidyne Corporation gave an update on the
anticipated IFD540 and IFD440 GPS navigators and the DFC90 retrofit
autopilot, described a new ADS-B/TAS traffic alerting system, and
formally introduced their FlexPlan extended warranty coverage plan.
AVweb's Larry Anglisano spoke with Avidyne's Tom Harper for the update.
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The Phillips 66® Aviation Wings™ Card — The Card
That Does More
When your primary business is aviation, your primary fuel charge card
should be the Phillips 66®
Aviation Wings™ Card. With more locations, more rewards, and
superior service, your Wings Card is convenient and flexible. Use it
with your WingPoints® Rewards
Card for twice as many points! Corporate flight departments can
apply online today for the card that does more. Click here to start now.
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AirVenture 2013 Photo Gallery #1
Can't make it to AirVenture this year? Photo galleries of the people,
products, and planes that make Oshkosh a pilot's paradise will pepper
our coverage throughout the week, courtesy of eagle-eyed aviation
photographer Mariano Rosales. Read
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AirVenture 2013 Product Minute Videos
There's so much to see and touch at AirVenture that your eyes may tire
of looking and your button-pushing finger can get a little stiff. That
doesn't deter the AVweb team, however, as they poked, prodded, and
otherwise product-tested their way through some of this year's most
interesting products in a series of "Product Minute" videos. Read
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Aspen Avionics Introduces
ADS-B Solutions
Designed to work with what you already have in your panel,
Aspen's affordable NextGen ADS-B solutions provide an easy,
cost-effective path to increased situational awareness and meeting the
FAA's NextGen mandate. Try our simple ADS-B solution finder to get
started, at AspenAvionics.com/EasyADSB.
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AVweb's Newstips Address
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Bendix/King KT74 ADS-B
Transponder
Is it time to upgrade your transponder? The ADS-B-compliant
Bendix/King KT74 meets 2020 requirements, is low-cost, is easy to
install, and fits into your existing panel. Suiting your needs now and
in the future. It's never been so easy to plan ahead. Click here to learn more.
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Meet the AVweb Team
AVweb is the world's premier independent aviation news resource,
online since 1995. Our reporting, features, and newsletters are brought
to you by:
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Tom Bliss
Editorial Director, Aviation Publications
Paul Bertorelli
Editor-in-Chief
Russ Niles
Webmaster
Scott Simmons
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Larry Anglisano
Contributors
Kevin Lane-Cummings
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