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B-078
B-079
B-090
B-091 |
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Solution on the Market — At an Affordable
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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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UPDATED
CORVALIS HAS TOUCH-SCREEN PANEL
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. More...
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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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SPRING
RAINS CHALLENGING FOR SUN 'N FUN LAUNCH
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.
More...
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| FIND THEM AT:
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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DIAMOND
CUTS STAFF PENDING D-JET FUNDING
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." More...
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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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FAA
MANDATES CONTROLLER WAKE-UP CALLS
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. More...
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C-024 |
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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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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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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PODCAST:
SOGGY START TO SUN 'N FUN
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. More...
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Fly More for
Less
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Every issue of Kitplanes is crammed with the facts, figures, and
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AVWEB
INSIDER BLOG: SNOOZING AT DCA TOWER — LAST WEEK'S CRISIS DU
JOUR
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. More...
ICAS
FOUNDATION'S KYLE & AMANDA FRANKLIN FUND
  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. More...
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