| |
Peerless Electronics
E-Commerce Store Now Open!
Peerless Electronics Inc. has been supplying switches, circuit
breakers, relays, splices, shrink tubing and connectors to many of the
world's largest aerospace manufacturers since 1945! We are
an authorized stocking distributor for Sensata
Klixon™, Honeywell S&C (including Hobbs &
MicroSwitch™), Eaton, OTTO, Leach, TE Connectivity (including
AMP™ and Raychem™) and more! Our e-commerce store features
spec sheets, photos, movies and one-stop shopping for your aerospace
electrical component needs.
To shop now, click here.
| | |
| |
NTSB
PLANS 'URGENT' 787 BATTERY TESTS
The FAA already has approved
a fix
to allow operators to re-launch the 787 fleet within weeks, but
meanwhile the NTSB is still searching for the root cause of the battery
problem. In a solicitation notice posted online Friday, the board said it is
planning to conduct "teardown examinations as soon as possible of
several aircraft batteries" similar to the one involved in the 787
battery fire in Boston. The "urgent requirement" will include CT scans
of the batteries to be conducted both before and after the batteries are
subjected to testing. "Since the FAA has recently approved a plan
intended to result in the Boeing 787 being approved for a return to
service, the information from these tests (and the CT scans required to
support these tests) is needed as soon as possible," says the notice.
The board said it requires the "fastest possible receipt of this
information to avoid potential future accidents involving this type of
aircraft battery." More...
|
| |
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.
See the latest from XM WX Satellite
Weather online at XMWXWeather.com/aviation. 
| | |
| |
CONGRESSMEN
PUSH PART 23 REWRITE
A bipartisan group of U.S. House members
led by Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Kan., has introduced a bill designed to
propel revisions to FAA Part 23 certification standards into law. The
Small Aircraft Revitalization Act of 2013 will establish a "date
certain" for implementation of FAA's Part 23 Reorganization Aviation
Rulemaking Committee (ARC) recommendations, which were sent to the
agency last week. Date certain is a legal term setting a deadline for
putting the measures on the books although it's not clear what date will
be set. The Part 23 revisions are aimed at making certification easier
and allowing easier incorporation of new technologies in certified
aircraft. It would set up a system of compliance through consensus-based
standards. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association cheered the
bill's introduction. More...
|
| |
Introducing Bad Elf GPS
Pro!
Bad Elf introduces the GPS Pro, the most feature-rich
Bluetooth GPS for aviation. This new, made-for-iPad GPS delivers
high performance and reliable operation with Bluetooth connectivity.
Travel all day with 16 hours of battery! Share your GPS with up to five
iPads! Datalog your trip, map it, tag it, and share it! Stop guessing
about your GPS status with the big LCD display!
Click here for more information.
| | |
| |
SOME
EXECS ARE FLYING MORE
Business aircraft use still hasn't
recovered to pre-recession levels but some sectors of the economy are
using airplanes a lot more than they used to. A study by JSSI, a large
aircraft management and support company reported by
CNBC, says those in the transportation business have more than
doubled their aircraft use recently in search of new markets. At the
other end of the spectrum, technology companies are logging less than
half the hours they used to and other struggling sectors, like consumer
goods, are also down substantially. "It tells me people are being a
little more judicious about how and when they fly," said JSSI CEO Neil
Book. "The guy who used to fly 600 hours a year is now flying 500
hours." What's also changing is where they're flying. More...
|
| |
Experience Aviation and the
World of Sound with
Sennheiser BlueStage
Download Sennheiser's new magazine app for the iPad at no cost
and dive right into a new and interactive way to experience the world of
sound. In the aviation issue, the high art of aerobatics features
alongside the high art of plane building from scrap heaps. Watch Vince
Neil from Mötley Crüe take his first flying lessons and learn
how veteran pilots pass the torch in schools. Also listen to our new
"Live Your Dream" theme song by
Joe.e. 
In May, BlueStage is all about the sonic experience on wings. Download,
swipe, and enjoy!
Learn more.
| | |
| |
| ... And It's a Good Time to Be in the Market | | back to
top |  | |
USED
BIZJET INVENTORY STUBBORNLY HIGH
It's still a buyer's market
for business aircraft of all shapes and sizes and the stubborn cycle
shows no sign of relenting, although it is changing. A report prepared by JETNET says the number of
transactions is on the increase, too. "As 2013 unfolds there remains a
large inventory of business aircraft available at very affordable
prices," the report says. While that's good news for anyone in the
market for an airplane, it's bad news for manufacturers because when
there are lots of cheap used aircraft on the market, it can be tough to
sell new aircraft. Although more used aircraft are being bought and
sold, the number on the market remains at about 2,500, up from 1,662
before the recession. More...
|
| |
The Biggest Aviation
Show on the Planet ... Is Back!
The award-winning hit TV series The Aviators is back for
an all-new third season showcasing everything from the F-22 and DC-3 to
LSA and balloons. We take you dogfighting in the Nevada desert, flying
with the USAF Thunderbirds, and look on as Mötley Crue frontman
Vince Neil learns to fly. Join our 10 million weekly US viewers and
countless more worldwide.
Watch The Aviators on PBS, iTunes,
Amazon, and Hulu.
| | |
| |
| Answering the "Where's My Flying Car?" Question | | back to
top | | |
NEXT
FROM TERRAFUGIA -- HYBRID VTOL
While Terrafugia continues to
work on their Transition roadable-aircraft design,
on Monday the company unveiled a plan to develop a four-seat, plug-in
hybrid electric car capable of vertical takeoffs and landings, with
fly-by-wire controls. The TF-X design is "designed to be a flying car
for all of us," says the company website. It will be safe, simple and
convenient, the company says, with a 500-mile range, 200 mph cruise
speed, and the ability to take off vertically from a clearing with a
100-foot diameter. No technological breakthroughs are required to make
the design work, the company said: "We believe these goals are
achievable today." More...
PODCAST:
A FLYING CAR FOR EVERYONE
Terrafugia announced plans this
week to proceed with development of a four-seat VTOL hybrid electric
semi-autonomous flying car with a 500-mile range. Even with a time frame
of 10 years or more, the regulatory, technological, and funding
challenges are steep. Terrafugia CEO Carl Dietrich spoke with
AVweb's Mary Grady about the company's plans. More...
|
| |
Track Up with Garmin
Pilot™
With new dynamic navigation maps in Garmin Pilot, you can now
choose Track Up map orientation to see what lies ahead. You can
also configure maps by turning on or off different airspaces, airports,
and other features. Garmin SafeTaxi ® airport diagrams are integrated right into
the map, as well. Plus, you can now annotate procedures to highlight
approach minimums, jot down frequencies, and more.
Click here for more information.
| | |
| |
| |
How to Fly Airplanes:
Basic Aircraft Control by Robert Reser
Available from AVweb Bookstore
A detailed description of airplane control from the perspective of
"what matters to the pilot," written unlike any private or
advanced pilot's text book. Don't be fooled by the title. This is an
in-depth book which will be appreciated by all pilots from the student
to the professional. A modern-day version of Langewiesche's 1940s
classic Stick & Rudder.
Click here to read more or order.
| How to Fly Airplanes | Book: $26.95
eBook:
$22.95 |
| | |
| |
JATIP
TO SUPERIOR
 | | Jalil
Jatip |
Jalil Jatip is the new director of quality
assurance at Superior Air Parts. He was previously the quality
fabrication department manager for Lockheed Martin on the F-16, F-22,
and F-35 platforms. More...
BARNES
AT JETS
 | | Alan
Barnes |
Alan Barnes has been named group managing
director for JETS. He was previously at Inflite Jet Center as customer
support manager. More...
WHO'S
WHERE? YOU TELL US
Get a promotion or a new job? Your
colleagues want to know about it, and AVwebBiz can get the word
out. Drop us a line about the
staff appointment, with a nice recent photo, and we'll do our best to
include it in our new section, "Who's Where." The items will be
permanently archived on AVweb for future reference, too.
More...
|
| The Top Reporter on Our Crack Staff ... Is You! | | back to
top | | |
| |
Looking for Low-Cost, Yet
Effective, Marketing Options?
Let AVweb assist your company in creating effective
direct-response marketing campaigns to generate leads. No other digital
aviation news media reaches more qualified subscribers more often. Text
messages in newsletters combined with online banners reach over 255,000
readers monthly and deliver more new users to sponsor sites weekly than
most print publications do monthly.
Click now for details.
| | |
| |
MEET
THE AVWEBBIZ TEAM
AVwebBiz is a weekly summary of the latest
business aviation news, articles, products, features, and events
featured on AVweb, the
world's premier independent aviation news resource. The
AVwebBiz team is: Publisher
Tom Bliss Editorial Director,
Aviation Publications
Paul
Bertorelli Editor-in-Chief
Russ Niles Webmaster
Scott Simmons Contributing
Editors
Mary Grady
Glenn Pew Contributors
Kevin Lane-Cummings Ad
Coordinator
Karen
Lund Avionics Editor
Larry
Anglisano
Have a product or service to
advertise on AVweb? Your advertising can reach over
225,000 loyal AVwebFlash, AVwebBiz, and AVweb
home page readers every week. Over 80% of our readers are
active pilots and aircraft owners. That's why our advertisers grow
with us, year after year. For ad rates and scheduling,
click
here or contact Tom Bliss,
via
e-mail or via telephone [(480)
525-7481]. Click
here to send a letter to the
editor. (Please let us know if your letter is not
intended for publication.) Comments or questions
about the news should be sent
here. If you're having
trouble reading this newsletter in its HTML-rich format (or if you'd
prefer a lighter, simpler format for your phone or handheld device),
there's also a text-only version of AVwebFlash. For complete
instructions on making the switch, click
here. Aviate.
Navigate. Communicate. More...
|
|
If a control tower closes in
the wilderness, does it make a sound? Politicians may diddle FAA budgets
until the skies are porcine black, but we'll fly ... provided we keep
our priorities upright by sequestering this quiz.
