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Bendix/King by Honeywell KFD
840
The KFD 840 Primary Flight Display is now certified and available
from your local dealer today. To mark the occasion, initial pricing is
set at an unprecedented $11,995 MSRP. The
KFD 840 makes flying easier with features like an expansive 8.4"
diagonal LCD and wide horizon, much larger than other systems. It
includes a solid-state attitude sensor that outperforms the competition.
And the KFD 840 protects your investment with the newly certified flight
director and enhanced graphic features.
Click here for more information.
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TRAINING
NEEDS A TUNEUP
A survey expert who recently earned
his private pilot certificate says the industry isn't exploiting the
cool factor of being a pilot to keep students in training. Mark Benson,
CEO of APCO Insight told a news conference at AOPA Summit
in Long Beach that the whole sense of community and belonging that
pilots feel among pilots could be an important promotional tool for the
industry to retain student pilots. Jennifer Storm, who is heading up
AOPA's Flight Training Student Retention Initiative told AVweb in
a podcast interview that the survey data provides important insight
into what student pilots want from schools."The research says that
there's a huge element of the specialness of being a pilot that we're
not especially tapping into," she said. Storm also noted that student
pilots want value for the money and a sense that flight schools or
independent instructors are actively trying to save them money rather
than running up the bill. Related Content: More...
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If You Haven't Yet
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And if you purchase during the show, you'll receive a $25 discount at the dealer's booth, plus another
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attenuation, Bluetooth connectivity, and Front Row Center for surround
sound music,
go to
LightspeedAviation.com. 
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ELECTRIC
172 AIMED AT TRAINING MARKET
Bye Energy says its
electric-powered Cessna 172 will be much more than an airshow curiosity.
In fact, the company told AVweb that it hopes to revolutionize
the Part 23 training market with the aircraft. "Our clear focus is
mainstream aviation," company president George Bye said. "It's ideal for
training." Bye said the aircraft will be a two-place with an endurance
of two hours on a combination of battery power, solar and power
reclaimed from wing tip devices intended to capture vortex energy in
flight and by the push on the prop during descent. He said the company
intends it to be "the point of entry for new pilots." Related
Content:
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Get More Rewards Faster with
WingPoints®!
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ROBINSON
HELICOPTER'S NEW TURBINE, THE R66
A newly certified
five-place Rolls-Royce turbine powered helicopter is now available from
Robinson, which hopes to fit the aircraft into the market between its
own very popular piston R44 and more expensive light turbine heli's. The
turbine blends vastly improved high altitude performance and load
carrying capabilities with a moderate increase in fuel burn. The
R66 burns about 22 gallons in the same hour its piston sibling burns
closer to 15. As company president Kurt Robinson told AVweb
Thursday, aside from the added capability and some nuances specific to
turbine helicopter operation "the aircraft actually handles very similar
to an R44" ... it just does it with a 300-horsepower Rolls-Royce
turbine. Related Content: More...
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factors, Auracle helps you make critical decisions rapidly. It's the
most sophisticated, intuitive engine management system available, and
it's STC's for primary.
Learn more at
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FIFI'S
FIRST LONG CROSS-COUNTRY IN SIX YEARS
The
Commemorative Air Force's (CAF) freshly re-engined B-29 FIFI is the only
airworthy example of its kind anywhere in the world and it was on
display as part of AOPA's Summit at Long Beach Airport's Airfest, 2010.
AVweb caught up with the aircraft's crew chief, Dave Miller, who flew in
on the rare bomber as flight engineer and also logged some stick time.
Click through to our video to hear how the flight went, catch up with
FIFI's recent history and have a look around inside and out. The
aircraft is running on four new custom engines that are a cross between
the R-3350-95W and the R-3350-26WD. They were installed through the hard
work of volunteers and thanks largely to the financial backing of Jim
Cavanaugh. CAF plans to take FIFI on tour -- and they're giving
rides. Related Content: More...
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XM WX: As Vital as
Vision
With XM WX Satellite Weather in the cockpit with you, it's
possible to see immediate weather threats. Keep safe and comfortable by
planning to avoid any weather that could impact your flight —
especially bad weather. Viewable on multiple displays, including most
portable devices, XM WX Satellite Weather helps keep your wings in the
air.
Learn more.
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Compare and Save at the Pilot
Insurance Center
Don't pay more for life insurance coverage just because you fly. Contact
Pilot Insurance Center to see how you can save. PIC works with A+
rated insurance companies to provide preferred rates for pilots. Call
(800) 380-8376 or
visit PICLife.com. 
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Do You Have What It Takes to
Be a Safe Pilot?
Challenge yourself with the Air Safety Institute Safety Quiz,
underwritten by the AOPA Insurance Agency.
Quiz Topic: Radio Communication
Are you making the most of your time on the airwaves? This quiz
challenges you with questions about everything from announcing your
position in the pattern on the CTAF to what to do in an emergency if you
are on frequency with ATC.
Take this safety quiz to get you back up
to speed.
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Mooney Factory Service
Center
If you own a Mooney, you've got the fastest and most
sophisticated aircraft in the sky. Shouldn't your service center hold
those same standards? Mooney's Factory Service Center is located
right where your airplane was made, and we use nothing but 100%
Mooney-approved parts. From major modifications to performance to paint
to systems to service, there is no better place to care for your
airplane.
Visit Mooney.com for more
info.
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A
SECOND CHANCE AT YESTERDAY'S HEADLINES
Due to technical
difficulties, some of you may not have received yesterday's edition of
AVwebFlash until later in the day than you're used to getting it.
If you're the type who checks your e-mail in the morning and doesn't
loop back to see what you've missed, be sure to visit our
online archive to catch all the stories from our first day of
coverage of the AOPA Summit in Long Beach. More...
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WingX Pro7 Moving Map for
iPad!
The $99 Moving Map — WingX Pro7 Moving Map for iPad
is now available for your iPad. See your location on the approach chart;
Approach Charts and Airport Diagrams are now geo-referenced*, and all
are stored right on the iPad! WingX Pro7's interactive moving map
displays Class B, C, and D airspaces; animated weather images; A/FD;
AOPA Directory with Yelp integration; route planning, FARs, METARS,
TAFS, winds, and temperatures aloft; TFRs' text and graphics; an E6B;
and more. WingX is also available for Windows Mobile, Blackberry, and
Android.
Click here for more information.
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15
YEARS AND NOW 15 GRAND GIVEAWAYS ... IT'S YOUR CHANCE TO WIN AN IFLY 700
GPS FROM ADVENTURE PILOT
Win an iFly 700 GPS from Adventure Pilot as
we celebrate our 15th Anniversary! All you have to do is click here to enter your name and e-mail address.
(You only have to enter once, and you'll be entered in our prize
drawings for the entire year — so if you've already entered, you're
all set.) And no, we're not
going to rent or sell your name, ever. Tell your friends, and
invite them to sign up for AVweb so they can qualify for our 15
Grand Giveaways prize drawings, too. (We won't spam them, either —
but we hope they will sign up for our newsletters.) Deadline for
entries is 11:59pm Zulu time Sunday, November 28, 2010.
(That's a couple of days later than our usual Friday deadline,
because of the Thanksgiving holiday.) Click here to read the contest rules and enter.
More...
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Traditional Tactics Need a
Fresh Approach
Doing the same thing and expecting different results is the definition
of insanity. Isn't it time to initiate a digital marketing program with
AVweb that will deliver traffic and orders directly to
your web site? Discover several new and highly successful marketing
options to use in lieu of static print or banner campaigns.
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MEET
THE AVWEBFLASH TEAM
AVwebFlash is a weekly
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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Glenn
Pew Features Editor
Kevin
Lane-Cummings Webmaster
Scott
Simmons Contributors
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van West
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Rosales
Click
here to send a letter to the
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prefer a lighter, simpler format for your PDA or handheld device),
there's also a text-only version of AVwebFlash. For complete
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