Aspen Avionics Growing, Secures New Funding
Aspen Avionics celebrated its second visit to the Sun n Fun fly-in by providing information on new product improvements and announcing new funding that gives the company the stability to move forward, according to company CEO and president John Uczekaj.
AV8OR Handheld Capability Expanded
Honeywell has announced that owners of its Bendix/King AV8OR handheld navigator may now add XM weather products, an air traffic interface, obstacles and other functions via a free software download by going to Honeywells Wingman Services web site or the company's web site.
Company Profile: Kitfox
Kitplanes editor Marc Cook profiles Kitfox during a visit to the company's Homedale, Idaho, headquarters.
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 5)
The guys finally make it out of Winnemuca after two days of snow and ice and cross the Sierras back into the Golden State.
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 4)
Marc and Paul runnamucca in Winnemucca!That's in Nevada, by the way - and home of the friendliest FBO on the planet. Good thing, 'cuz the boys have been snowed in there for two days.
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 3)
"Do you realize how obsessive you are?" That's Paul's observation as the boys wing their way across Idaho and Nevada. Ya notice things when cooped up in the same cockpit for three days ...
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 2)
Marc Cook and Paul Bertorelli continue their Sportsman odyssey with a look at this unique aircraft.
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 1)
Gearing up for the Sun 'n Fun extravaganza in Lakeland, Kitplanes editor Marc Cook and AVweb editorial director Paul Bertorelli are motoring around the west in Cook's Glastar Sportsman visiting companies prior to the show.
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog
Gearing up for the Sun 'n Fun extravaganza in Lakeland, Kitplanes editor Marc Cook and AVweb editorial director Paul Bertorelli are motoring around the...
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