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March 29, 2011
By The AVweb Editorial Staff
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B-078
B-079
B-090
B-091 |
Aspen Offers the Only Fully Redundant PFD
Solution on the Market — At an Affordable Price
With the Evolution 2000 or 2500 Package installed, a single button push turns the MFD 1000 into a fully functional backup PFD. No other GA glass cockpit system gives owners and
operators this level of redundancy and confidence at any price.
Ask about our 2K
Savings special on the Evolution 2000 Package.
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AVflash! Sleek Corvalis Arrives at Sun 'n
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Cessna has announced a major upgrade of the Corvalis high performance single , featuring the "first touch-screen-controlled glass flight deck ever designed for a piston aircraft" the company said
in a news release. The new Intrinzic panel was designed by Cessna but is based on the Garmin G2000 and features two 14-inch wide HD screens that transmit touch commands via an infrared grid under the
glass, rather than the normal surface resistance sensors. "We've taken an airplane with incredible performance and made flying it even more natural and instinctive with Intrinzic," said CEO Jack
Pelton. "This interface is so advanced, it's the same as what you'll find in the upcoming Cessna Citation Ten business jet."
The panel is loaded up with all the latest Garmin features dual AHRS, a GFC 700 auto flight control system, Garmin's GTS800 traffic system, Garmin's GTX 33ES transponder with provisions for ADS-B
In and Out capability, and Garmin's Electronic Stability Protection, which helps keep the aircraft within the flight envelope. There are no steam gauges on the plane. The backup instruments are the
L-3 Trilogy system. There's also a built-in pulse oximeter. The new plane also features new paint (no decals) and new interior. AVweb will have a full video report on the new airplane during
our Sun 'n Fun coverage.
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Bose Pavilion
SNF-009 |
Introducing: Our Best Pilot Headset Ever
NEW Bose A20™ Aviation Headset
Bose was the first to introduce active noise reducing headsets to aviation more than 20 years ago, forever changing the way pilots fly. Now the Bose A20™ Aviation Headset sets an entirely new
standard, providing significantly greater noise reduction than currently available. It also features an improved level of comfort, clear audio, Bluetooth ®
connectivity, auxiliary audio input and priority switching.
Learn more.
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As exhibitors prepped for opening day at Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, Fla., on Monday, a huge frontal system spread rain and wind across the region, slowing down their efforts and keeping the pattern
mostly quiet. Nonetheless, by Monday evening, all of the major exhibitors were set up and ready to welcome visitors for Tuesday's opening day. Weather reports showed a chance of rain and thunderstorms
at about 40 to 50 percent for the next few days, with clear weather expected for Friday and the weekend. The mood among exhibitors so far seems to be cautious, as aircraft sales haven't yet shown
signs of robust recovery. But for those ready to buy, Sun 'n Fun is the season's first big general aviation show, with some of everything on site, from ultralights to light sport aircraft to turbines
and light jets, plus all the latest avionics and pilot gear.
Cirrus is showing off their 10th anniversary limited edition SR22, with a slick paint job and just about every possible option installed. The company's executives will be offering an update on
Wednesday about their new investors and future plans. On Tuesday, Cirrus will launch an online video update about progress on their
Vision SF50 jet. Piper will announce a new partner offering a new private pilot training program, and introduce Global Wings as a new dealer serving the Caribbean region.
For more about how Sun 'n Fun organizers are dealing with the rain, and a look at highlights of this year's show, click here to listen to AVweb's podcast
interview with John Burton, chairman of the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In.
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D-051
D-052
D-053 |
More Quiet, More Comfort,
More Clarity — New Zulu
Lightspeed Aviation is excited to announce the release of the next-generation Zulu. A distinctive new look and continuous innovation make the new Zulu the ultimate blend of design,
technology and high performance. Learn more about the advancements that take the new Zulu to the next level of headset performance. Visit us at booth D51 and
learn more at
LightspeedAviation.com. 
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Peter Maurer, president of Diamond Aircraft, said this week he has laid off 213 workers at the company's facility in London, Ontario, while waiting for a decision on a loan from Canada's
government. "We are disappointed and frustrated in the extreme to have to take this action," Maurer said in a news release on Monday. "We had deferred these cost-cutting measures as long as possible,
while awaiting a positive response to our request for a federal government loan. At this time we are still awaiting a formal response." The job cuts mostly affect workers in the D-Jet program, which
has stalled in the face of increased costs and delays. The project is more than 60 percent complete, Maurer said, and if the government financing will come through, he will recall all the laid-off
workers and get the program "back on track."
Maurer said the company needs another $35 million to complete the program and has turned to the Canadian federal government to support the company with a fully repayable loan. "The federal
government loan is key, because it not only completes the required funding, but also triggers the other arranged financing commitments," according to the Diamond news release. The company also said
the infrastructure and technology that are being developed for the D-Jet will be used to support an entire family of future aircraft. "We are hopeful that the government will give this matter urgent
attention and provide the requested assistance," Maurer said.
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SNF-001
SNF-002
SNF-004
SNF-005 |
More Versatile than a Swiss Knife
For more than 25 years, operators have relied on the Caravan models to meet the most demanding mission parameters. To which the Caravan replies, "Bring it on." Its confidence is
backed by a remarkable dispatch reliability rate of over 99 percent and exceptional payload capabilities from its 675-horsepower engine. And when you consider the versatility, configurability, and
sheer ruggedness of the Caravan line, the applications are virtually limitless.
So, where will the Caravan take you?
Visit
Cessna.com.
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Reacting to last week's incident at Reagan National Airport when a sleeping controller supervisor failed to respond to radio calls from two airplane crews late at night, FAA Administrator Randy
Babbitt has announced an "interim plan" that he says will ensure it won't happen again. The plan
requires controllers at radar facilities to contact towers where a single controller covers the overnight shift to confirm they are ready when an incoming flight is approaching. Babbitt also ordered a
nationwide review of the ATC system to ensure that appropriate backup procedures are being used. "I am determined to make sure we do not repeat Wednesday's unacceptable event," Babbitt said.
Babbitt formerly said he was "personally outraged" by the controller's failure to respond.
The NTSB said the controller, who was a supervisor, admitted to having fallen asleep while working his fourth consecutive overnight shift (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.). Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood asked
for a study of staffing levels at other airports around the country. Babbitt will be visiting Sun 'n Fun this week. AVweb editors Paul Bertorelli and Mary Grady posted blogs about the incident
which have sparked a lively discussion; click here to read.
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As Vital As Vision
Never fly blind again when you sign up today for one of XM WX Satellite Weather's Aviator LT, Aviator, or Aviator Pro data packages. Enhance your situational awareness with products like
Radar, Lightning, Winds, and more when you make XM WX a permanent part of your cockpit today. Come see the latest from XM WX Satellite Weather at booth C-024 during Sun 'n Fun 2010 or
visit us online at
XMWXweather.com/aviation. 
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Video Report: Join Us for a DC-7 Tour at Sun 'n
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Pilots Require a Different Approach
When It Comes to Buying Life Insurance
Just because you fly, don't overpay for life insurance. Get the information you need to find the right policy for your family's protection at the Pilot Insurance Center.
Call PIC at (800) 380-8376 or
visit
PICLife.com. 
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Video Report: 100 Years Later, Bleriot Lands in
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Meet the New Reletex Anti-Nausea Device!
It's finally here — Reletex, the new version of the highly-touted ReliefBand that is so effective for motion sickness. Worn on the wrist, the Reletex produces a small
neuromodulating current which stops peristaltic waves in the stomach, ceasing nausea and vomiting without drugs or side effects. Reletex is available in 60- and 150-hour versions. O.K. for
student pilots and nausea during aerobatic flight.
Reletex —
exclusively at Aeromedix.com — the answer for nausea and vomiting!
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Shades of Oshkosh 2010 are looming over Sun 'n Fun 2011 as a relentless parade of storms dumped inches of rain on the grounds at Lakeland Linder Airport. SNF President John Burton told
AVweb's Mary Grady that plans are in place to cope with the deluge and a great show will emerge from the soggy start.
This podcast is brought to you by Aspen
Avionics and Bose
Corporation.
Click here to listen. (8.2 MB, 8:58)
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Fly More for Less
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Every issue of Kitplanes is crammed with the facts, figures, and stats you need to build and maintain your dream aircraft. Join the revolution in GA!
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But was it really? With Japan sinking and Libya exploding, the press still had a field day with a midshift controller nodding off in the Reagan National tower, as if Randy Babbitt really needs
this on his desk. On the AVweb Insider blog, Paul Bertorelli argues that throwing more people at the problem is just featherbedding, but Mary Grady says you can't beat Mother Nature: Circadian
rhythms mean that nobody can be expected to be fully alert at 3am.
Read more and join the conversation.
 
The aviation community is coming together to help Kyle and Amanda Franklin get back on their feet and eventually back in the air after their mishap at Air Fiesta at the Brownsville/South Padre
Island Airport. If you'd like to contribute, click on the banner at right to visit the ICAS Foundation web site.
Our best stories start with you. If you've heard something 255,000 pilots might want to know about, tell us. Submit news tips via email to newstips@avweb.com. You're a part of our team ... often, the best part.
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