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Stability Augmentation and Autopilot now available for the Bell 505 Mineral Wells, TX (February 18, 2020) –– Genesys Aerosystems announced today that they had received Supplemental Type Certification for the popular VFR HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System on the Bell 505. The VFR HeliSAS for the Bell 505 is an extremely lightweight and affordable stability augmentation and autopilot, and the only solution currently certified in light to medium helicopters. Features include straight and level flight recovery as well as Navigation following through all phases of the flight plan, Heading Hold, Altitude Hold, Indicated Airspeed Hold, and Vertical Navigation which allows…
Stability Augmentation and Autopilot adds functionality to the Jet Ranger X Mineral Wells, TX (February 4, 2020) –– Genesys Aerosystems announced today that Bell has selected the VFR HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System as a factory-installed option. Genesys also announced envelope protection, a unique new feature on VFR HeliSAS for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. HeliSAS has been installed in over 1,000 small to medium sized helicopters, and Genesys continuously advances the feature set to expand functionality and safety. The envelope protection feature will offer speed protection in ALT (Altitude hold), SPD (VS and IAS hold) and VRT…
JJ Frigge Promoted to President of Hartzell Propeller PIQUA, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2020 – Hartzell Propeller has promoted JJ Frigge to President effective immediately. He assumes the role previously held by Joe Brown, who will become company Chairman, partnering with Frigge on the longer term elements of running the family owned business. “Over the past several years, JJ has progressed to positions of ever greater responsibilities. Last year, he was promoted to EVP and General Manager where he JJ Frigge provided strong leadership to the business and delivered excellent results.” Brown said. “As President, JJ will be responsible for all operating elements of…
The Digital Radio Line integrates to the Genesys avionics suite adding increasing integration Mineral Wells, TX (January 22, 2020) –– Genesys Aerosystems, a leading provider of EFIS and autopilot solutions, announced today a new product line, the Genesys Digital Radio (GDR). The Genesys Digital Radio is a family of remote-mounted, software-definable radios. They feature combined VOR/localizer/glideslope navigation, marker beacon, and VHF communication with a frequency range of 118-136 MHz or 118-156 MHz, and 25 or 8.33 kHz channelization with transmit power of 16 or 25 watts. Embedded UHF 225-400MHz communication is available as an option. The radio is designed to interface to…
AC Air Technology will be at HAI and we look forward to meeting you. Check out our new helicopter tug. (we do not currently have it on our website but you can find videos of it on our YouTube page) 2020 HAI Helicopter Expo January 27 – 30 Anaheim, CA BOOTH# 3704 We will also be bringing our most popular tug to the show, our T1X2. It will be available for purchase. If you know that you will be attending HAI and would like to purchase this unit, please give us a call to reserve it now. …
WELLINGTON, KS (Jan. 20, 2020) – Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, has gained Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the Federal Aviation Administration to manufacture new replacement airboxes for a variety of Cessna 180, 182 and 188 aircraft. The airbox, Part Number APS0750144-33, is certified for use on Cessna 180s produced since 1960 (C thru K), Cessna 182s produced from 1959 thru 1986 (B thru R), and Cessna 188s produced from 1966 thru 1975 (thru B). This airbox is also eligible for installation on French Built (REIMS F182) 182s. “We’re excited to…
http://www.bluegooseaviation.com/american-air-tours/alaska-tour/ If someone (could be a couple) would like to join Joe on this tour and fly in his airplane (182) the dates would be the 8th of June 2020 to the 29th of June 2020. The cost would be the total cost of the tour $16,200.00 plus $3500.00 for flying costs in a Cessna 182. That would be a total of $19,700.00 and they would get between 35 and 40 hours flying time. If someone would like to fly up to Alaska only the dates to plan on would be from the 8th of June to the 14th June.…
Charlie Wiplinger Named CEO effective January 1, 2020 Bob Wiplinger announces semi-retirement and becomes Chairman, effective January 1, 2020 South St. Paul, Minnesota, January 2020 – Wipaire announces Bob “Wip” Wiplinger has entered semi-retirement and his son, Charlie Wiplinger, is taking the helm as CEO. Bob served as President since 1979 when he purchased the company from his father and founder, Ben Wiplinger. He will continue to serve as Chairman of the company. Charlie has held the title of President since 2011 and will now be President & CEO. Bob Wiplinger: “My son represents the third generation of leadership. He’s…
PIQUA, Ohio, Jan. 6, 2020 – Tailwind Technologies recently acquired Quality Aircraft Accessories, Inc. (QAA), an aftermarket stocking distributor for many general aviation accessory manufacturers, with a primary facility in Tulsa, Okla. and a growing location in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In addition, QAA is an unlimited FAA Part 145 Class 1 and Class 2 Repair Station for piston engine and airframe accessories. Tailwind Technologies, the parent company of Hartzell Propeller, Inc. and Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC, will keep QAA’s leadership team intact, including President Brett Benton, who will continue in that role. QAA will maintain its established locations in Oklahoma and Florida along…
OLATHE, Kan. /January 15, 2020/Business Wire — Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the GI 275, a powerful electronic flight instrument that directly replaces legacy primary flight instruments in the cockpit. The GI 275 is suitable as a direct replacement for a variety of instruments including, an attitude indicator, attitude directional indicator (ADI), course deviation indicator (CDI), horizontal situation indicator (HSI) and engine indication system (EIS). Capable of serving as a 4-in-1 flight instrument, the GI 275 can also be installed as a standby to a number of glass flight displays and is available with…