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B-036
B-037 |
Top Pick EFB by Aviation
Consumer:
ChartBook, Again!
FlightPrep™ ChartBook™ EFB wins "Top Pick"
again with the call-outs "best 3D, simple, big buttons, highly
configurable, fast rendering." Dedicated Charts and IP (instrument
procedures) buttons make using the system easy and intuitive. Our
Exclusive Flight Definition display upgrade gives you improved
brightness, clarity, contrast and freedom from glare. Includes standard
solid state disk, too. Add XM Wx or traffic awareness when you're ready.
Demo ChartBook™ yourself in Hangar B, Booths 36 and 37 at Sun 'n
Fun or buy online at
FlightPrep.com/AVweb10. 
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MOONEY
PRODUCTION ON THE HORIZON
It's been 18 months since Mooney
Airplane Company built its last airplane but the iconic planemaker is
considering a comeback. In a podcast
interview with AVweb at Sun 'n Fun 2010, spokeswoman Susan
Harrison said the company and all its dealers have sold through their
backlog inventory and she hopes it won't be long before the line in
Kerrville is moving with Ovations and Acclaims. "We're just waiting for
the market to gain a little more momentum," she said. Harrison said
they're anticipating new financing in the coming months but there is no
specific target for a resumption in production. Meanwhile, the 60
employees who still work in Kerrville are making sure existing Mooney
owners have the support they need. More...
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D-016
D-017 |
Aspen Avionics' "Power
Your Panel" Rebate
Choose the Evolution Package that suits your needs and budget.
Now is the time to buy with Aspen's "Power Your Panel"
Rebate offer through June 30, 2010.
Come see us at Sun 'n Fun Booth D-16 or
click here to learn about the rebate
online. 
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ELECTRIC
FLIGHT UPDATE FROM SUN 'N FUN
Randall Fishman, who's been
flying electric-powered aircraft for a few years now, brought his Electraflyer-C
to Sun 'n Fun this year for daily showcase flights. He also brought
along the slick two-place Electraflyer-X
he's been working on, and kept it on display all week in the Lindbergh
Foundation tent. He said the X model will fly for the first time in May
or June this year and he plans to offer a kit version of the airplane.
Fishman also brought a sample of the new electric motor he's been
working on, which generates 20 hp continuous with a single rotor, which
will be available for sale soon. He's also working on 40 and 60 hp
models with two or three rotors, all on a single shaft. The motor can
power ultralights and motorgliders. Fishman also talked about other new
projects he's working on, and his assessment of the potential of
electric flight, in an
AVweb podcast available here. More...
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C-092
C-093
C-094
C-095 |
KFD 840 Purchase Includes
Bonus Warranty for Limited Time
Get a two-year warranty for your entire Bendix/King cockpit at no
cost when you purchase the Bendix/King KFD 840 Primary Flight
Display by August 31. This is a unique
opportunity to renew your Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan or activate
a new warranty at no extra charge — up to a $4,000 value. Part of
the Apex Edge Series, the KFD 840 features one of the largest
displays in general aviation. Some conditions apply.
Visit KFD840WarrantyOffer.com for
more details.
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TRAINING
APPS FOR MOBILE DEVICES
MS Aviation, of San Jose, CA
announced the release of a family of mobile applications designed for
the student pilot and his or her CFI at Sun 'n Fun 2010. A CFI can grade
a student during flight creating content for the student to study at the
conclusion of the lesson. The information can also be shared anonymously
with students and instructors worldwide and that data can be used to
spot trends or common deficiencies in training. "For the first time in
flight training we have a way to see how students are doing on a
national basis...," said CEO Mike Shiflett in a
podcast interview with AVweb. More...
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| FIND THEM AT:
D-051
D-052
D-053 |
Remember, Today Is Your Last
Chance to Take Advantage of the Blistering Hot Sun 'n Fun Zulu
Special
Visit your favorite Lightspeed dealer at the show — or at
home. And if you're flying with a different brand of headset but really
want a Zulu, check out our expanded trade-up program. Finally,
come by the Lightspeed booth and vote for your favorite aviation
charity. The top five will receive no less than $10,000 from the
Lightspeed Aviation Foundation.
Learn more at
LightspeedAviation.com.
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INEXPENSIVE
INSTRUMENTATION
Belite Electronics has introduced the Patch Flyer
line of solid state flight instrumentation that sells for less than
$1000. These easy-to-install instruments are offered individually or in
full-panel configuration. Full-panel configuration includes volt meter,
engine EGT and CHT, fuel quantity, an above ground level altimeter, turn
rate indicator, inclinometer, G meter, and airspeed indicator with pitot
input. The EGT and CHT instruments use 24 LED columns for each
parameter, are color coded to warn of excessive temperatures and can be
connected to common temperature probes. While designed for non-precision
"low and slow" applications the company says the flight instruments can
be more accurate than traditional steam gauge instruments and are easier
to use. For instance, setting the local altimeter is as easy as pressing
a single button that establishes ground reference. More...
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Bose Pavilion
SNF-009 |
Fly with the Acclaimed
Aviation Headset X®
Enjoy an unmatched combination of full-spectrum noise reduction, clearer
audio, and comfortable fit with the Bose® Aviation Headset X. Voted
the #1 headset for the ninth consecutive year in Professional
Pilot's 2009 Headset Preference Survey.
Save $150 when you order by May 31,
2010.
Learn more and order.
Quote reprinted with permission:
Professional Pilot, 2009 Headset Preference Survey, 12/09.
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ASH
CONNECTION PROBED IN U.K. CRASH
Authorities in England are
investigating whether volcanic ash had anything to do with the crash of
a light plane in Hampshire. Two people died when the aircraft crashed
and burned in a field, well away from buildings or other people.
Although thousands of airline flights have been cancelled by the ash
cloud from a volcano in Iceland, stranding millions of passengers, there
are apparently no restrictions on uncontrolled airspace, although the
Civil Aviation Authority has warned pilots and owners of light aircraft
not to fly. A Hampshire police spokesman said ash will be considered as
a possible cause. "It is too early to say whether ash was a factor but
it will form part of the investigation," the unnamed spokesman told news
services in the U.K. More...
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| FIND THEM AT:
N-083
N-088 |
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WingPoints®!
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66® Aviation. Start earning points immediately, and earn double
points when you use WingPoints with any Phillips 66 Aviation branded
card.
Get your card today!
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| FIND THEM AT:
Cessna
Tents
SNF-001
SNF-002
SNF-004
SNF-005 |
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Crisis
To be your most productive, and your most efficient, you must keep
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stronger than before. And you will replace the uncertainty that
surrounds many, with the confidence and courage to light the way for
all.
Visit CessnaRise.com.
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drawings for the entire year — so if you've already entered, you're
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invite them to sign up for AVweb so they can qualify for our 15
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enter.
Congratulations to Jack Feiden of Wichita,
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last drawing! (click
here to get your own from WxWorx) More...
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| FIND THEM AT:
C-024
C-025
C-026
N-036 |
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C-024 during Sun 'n Fun 2010 or
visit us online at
XMWxWeather.com/aviation. 
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THE AVWEBFLASH TEAM
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summary of the latest news, articles, products, features, and events
featured on AVweb, the
internet's aviation magazine and news service. The
AVwebFlash team is: Publisher
Timothy Cole Editorial Director,
Aviation Publications
Paul
Bertorelli Editor-in-Chief
Russ Niles Contributing Editors
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Simmons Contributors
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