Tag Archives: avionics

West Star Aviation Opens New Maintenance Facility In Illinois

Posted on April 29, 2014 by mwflyer

EAST ALTON, ILL. – West Star Aviation is nearing completion of their new 47,000 square foot maintenance facility at their East Alton, Illinois (ALN) location. In addition to the new maintenance facility, the multi-million dollar expansion includes a 14,000 square … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, News, Products & Services | Tagged avionics, East Alton, maintenance facility, Rodger Renaud, West Star Aviation | Leave a comment

General Observations of AirVenture 2013

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

“Oh my gosh, how’d they do that?” by Harold Green This year EAA AirVenture, July 29 thru August 4, 2013, provided an opportunity to consider the impact of this event on General Aviation. I spent most of my two days … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, EAA & AirVenture, October/November 2012, Products & Services, Technology | Tagged Airplanes, AirVenture, AOPA, avionics, B-29, Cessna’s diesel-powered aircraft, Cirrus Aircraft, Dale Klapmeier, EAA, FIFI, Harold Green, Homebuilt Aircraft, Kinner R-55 engine, Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), RVs, Ryan PT-22 | Leave a comment

AirVenture, Technology & Us

Posted on September 27, 2012 by mwflyer

by Harold Green It is late summer and this is an aviation publication. Therefore we have the opportunity to discuss EAA AirVenture, held annually at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. AirVenture is truly a unique event with worldwide scope. … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, October/November 2012, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged ADS-B, Airplanes, AirVenture, autopilot, avionics, Cessna, Cirrus, FAR Part 61, Flying, Garmin, Harold Green, iPad, jets, King, Morey Airplane Company, Pilot Proficiency, TCAS | Leave a comment

A Commentary On Advanced Avionics

Posted on July 26, 2012 by mwflyer

by Harold Green We are currently in the throes of a general aviation revolution. We have airplanes that cruise comfortably at 24,000 feet at well over 200 knots, have a range approaching 1,000 miles, come equipped with ice prevention, and … Continue reading →

Posted in August/September 2012, Columns, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged autopilot, avionics, GPS, Harold Green, IFR, Middleton Municpal Airport Morey Field, Morey Airplane Company, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, VOR | Leave a comment

K-State Adds Five Aircraft To Fleet

Posted on February 18, 2012 by mwflyer

SALINA, KAN. – The aviation program at Kansas State University’s Salina campus has added five new Cessna Skyhawk 172 G1000s to the university’s training fleet. K-State is an elite Top 5 aviation university. Located on the Salina campus adjacent to … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, February/March 2012, Sections | Tagged airplane, avionics, Cessna Skyhawk 172, G1000s, K-State, Kansas, Kansas State University, Salina | Leave a comment

Park Rapids Avionics…. Two Brothers, One Team In Lake Country

Posted on December 6, 2011 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA – The first thing that impressed me when I flew into Park Rapids Municipal Airport/ Konshok Field (PKD) recently to tour the facilities at Park Rapids Avionics, was the scenery of the lake country. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Dec 2011/Jan 2012, Features, Products & Services | Tagged Approach Fast Stack, avionics, Avionics Installation, Jeff Voigt, Lynn Riveland, Park Rapids Aviation, Retrofit Modular Wiring System, TIm Hass, Tom Hass | Leave a comment

Wichita Aero Club Spotlights New National Center For Aviation Training

Posted on February 5, 2011 by mwflyer

WICHITA, KAN. – The Wichita Aero Club launched its third year by spotlighting Air Capital’s newest aviation resource, the National Center for Aviation Training at the club’s January 18, 2011 luncheon held in the center’s 258,000 square foot complex located … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Feb/March 2011, Sections | Tagged Aviaton, avionics, engineering | Leave a comment