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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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RUNWAYFINDER,
FLIGHTPREP SETTLE LAWSUIT
RunwayFinder owner Dave Parsons
says he'll return contributions made to a legal defense fund now that he
and the owners of FlightPrep have settled a patent infringement lawsuit out of
court. He's also clearly signed a confidentiality agreement with
FlightPrep, which was the flashpoint in his well-publicized battle
against the suit, launched by FlightPrep late last year. "Sorry, but I
can't comment," he said in response to an AVweb e-mail inquiry
about the settlement Tuesday. "I will say that if anybody feels upset by
the outcome, I'm refunding donations by request." As we extensively
reported in December and January, RunwayFinder was initially
determined to fight the infringement suit and try to dismantle the
patent itself. The lawsuit has now gone away but the status of
RunwayFinder's application to the Patent Office to revisit the patent is
not clear. FlightPrep did not respond to our request for comment by our
deadline. More...
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D-051
D-052
D-053 |
Get Ready, Get Set,
Vote!
Join us at the AOPA LIVE stage today at
10:30 to hear the names of the finalists chosen for the
Lightspeed Aviation Foundation Grants! The names will be posted at
LightspeedAviationFoundation.org. It's also a great time to stop
by the Lightspeed booth ( D51) and find out about the generous
trade-up program and unbelievable show specials!
Learn more at
LightspeedAviation.com. 
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CIRRUS
UPDATES ON JET, CHINA DEAL
Cirrus is showing off its limited
edition SR22 at the Sun 'n Fun show this week, with a spiffy paint job
and every imaginable option, but what everybody wanted to know about at
Wednesday's news conference was, what's up with the China deal? "Is
Cirrus going to move to China?" asked co-founder Dale Klapmeier,
rhetorically. "Not gonna happen." China Aviation Industry General
Aircraft Co., which intends to become the new owner of Cirrus pending
federal approvals, is made up of "real businessmen," Klapmeier said, and
it doesn't make sense economically to ship parts to China to build
airplanes for the U.S. market. Moving forward with the Vision jet is the
top priority both for Cirrus and CAIGA, he said. He expects it will take
up to three to six months for the deal to close. After that, he expects
it will take about three years to bring the jet to market. Cirrus posted
its latest update on the jet online this week.
More...
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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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ECLIPSE:
AVIO FMS IS READY TO GO
Eclipse Aerospace said at Sun 'n Fun
on Wednesday it has received a Supplemental Type Certificate from the
FAA for its Avio Integrated Flight Management System. The system was
developed by Innovative Solutions & Support. "We at Eclipse Aerospace
are very proud to be able to now offer a fully integrated FMS system not
only for our factory-sold Total Eclipse aircraft but also as additional
functionality for our existing fleet," said Eclipse CEO Mason Holland.
The company is now taking orders for Total Eclipse jets with the new
Avio system, with delivery time averaging about two months, Holland
said. More...
ASPEN
TAKES ON RETROFIT PARTNERS
Aspen Avionics sees a big
opportunity in the light aircraft retrofit market and it's moving
aggressively to stake out its market share through joint ventures with
at least three other avionics companies. At the top of the list is
Bendix/King, whose long-delayed KSN770 has buyers waiting for
competitive choice against Garmin's dominant panel-mount products. Aspen
and Bendix/King are pooling resources and talent to complete the KSN770
certification, which Aspen CEO John Uzekacy sees as a natural
third-party interface for its popular aftermarket Evolution EFD systems.
At Sun 'n Fun on Wednesday, John Uczekaj said the 770 project is "a very
big deal" for Aspen because virtually every Aspen installation includes
a WAAS-capable GPS navigator and heretofore, Garmin has been nearly the
only choice, so a customized interface opens up considerable market
potential for both Aspen and Bendix/King. Uzekacy expects the 770 to be
available by year's end. 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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CASH,
GOLD AND A GV: CONGO SITUATION RESOLVED
Passengers and flight
crew of an Arcadia Aviation-managed Gulfstream V held against their will
in the Democratic Republic of Congo since Feb. 4 have been released
after an investigation by authorities there. The event began with
reports that attached the flight to a business transaction involving
significant quantities of gold and cash. That was followed by reports
that the crew and passengers had been stopped on the runway and directed
from the aircraft at gunpoint, by officials. The copilot and flight
attendant had been freed earlier, and with the rest of the participants
heading home, Arcadia is now calling the event a "misunderstanding."
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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BARRON
THOMAS FACES FRAUD CHARGES
Well known Arizona-based aircraft
broker, Barron Thomas, 55, and his mother, 78, are facing charges after
allegedly receiving more than $8 million over 16 years by way of
fraudulent short term investment programs. A pre-trial conference has
been set for May 11. State attorney general Tom Horne says Thomas placed
an ad in Trade-a-Plane soliciting contributions of no less than $25,000
from investors. The investors thought they were taking part in
short-tern investment or loan programs. But a cease and desist order
that included an order for restitution and penalties, filed January 4,
alleges it was more of a ponzi scheme. More...
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Only Lycoming Can Build You a
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aircraft, are rebuilt to exacting factory standards, and provide peace
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It's no wonder Air Power is the #1 Factory Engine
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visit FactoryEngines.com to get a
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Aircraft Spruce Now Carries
the iPad Kneeboard
Being able to bring a vast amount of information with you on every
flight in a secure, easy-to-use, and easy-to-carry device is simply
amazing! The iPad Kneeboard Pro™ makes all of this possible.
The Pro C includes a specialized clipboard that adheres on the outside
or inside of the case. For those not wanting the clipboard, purchase the
iPad Kneeboard Pro alone. The iPad Kneeboard Pro C Bundle includes the
Pro C and a slipcase. Call 1 (877) 4‑SPRUCE or
visit AircraftSpruce.com
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JP Instruments Cash Rebate
Offer:
Don't Leave the Ground Without Us!
JPI, the EDM & Fuel Flow leader, is running an
incredible rebate offer, directly for AVweb readers. Outfitting
your aircraft with our EDM monitor is like having a flight engineer
aboard every flight. Back on earth, download your in-flight data with
our no-cost EZTrends software to spot any future problems. From
the classic EDM 700 to the bright-LCD EDM 830, nothing
compares to the accuracy and quick response of JPI Systems.
Click here for more info.
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FBO
OF THE WEEK: GREGG FLYING SERVICE (ANIMAS AIR PARK, DURANGO,
CO)
AVweb's "FBO of the Week" ribbon goes to Gregg
Flying Service at Animas Air Park (00C) in Durango,
Colorado. AVweb reader Paul Leadabrand discovered
how great Gregg can be when, "flying a 100mph Kitfox after a
considerably long day, [he found] mountain passes closed and strong
headwinds." That meant Paul wouldn't be able to make the FBO until long
after they'd closed, but he couldn't just camp out overnight; his
schedule was too tight. Here's what happened next: To get an early morning departure for
another long day, we would need a hangar, fuel, transportation, lodging
— and dinner. I was able to relay to another aircraft landing,
asking them to ask the FBO to stay open for our arrival. That was the
last conversation I had for the next hour. Upon arrival — after
dark and with the temperature below freezing — we were warmly met
by FBO owner Del Gregg. He immediately squeezed into an already full
hanger, gave us his extra vehicle, made us a hotel reservation using his
locals-only discount at a wonderful downtown hotel (with a wide variety
of late-night restaurants). The following morning, arriving at the FBO,
we found our aircraft pulled out in the sun, engine heater plugged in,
and fueled. Not to mention low-price fuel (as compared to the nearby
commercial airport), this FBO offered the warmest welcome and
professional service I've ever had, even driving a $10 million
jet. Keep those nominations
coming. For complete contest rules, click
here. AVweb is actively seeking out the best FBOs in
the country and another one, submitted by you, will be spotlighted here
next Monday! More...
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Fly More for
Less
Visit the AVbuys page for discounts, rebates, incentives,
bargains, special offers, bonus depreciation, or tax benefits to help
stretch your budget. We're helping you to locate and view current offers
instantly, with a direct link to sponsors' web sites for details.
Click for the resource page.
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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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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.
Click now for details. 
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THE AVWEBFLASH TEAM
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internet's aviation magazine and news service. The
AVwebFlash team is: Publisher
Timothy Cole Editorial Director,
Aviation Publications
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Bertorelli Editor-in-Chief
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