Tony Erickson has worked for Oregon Aero, Inc. for 17-year and now he has been named as Chief Operating Officer for Oregon Aero, Inc. He will keep up to the day-to-day activities.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Tony Erickson Promoted
Tony Erickson has worked for Oregon Aero, Inc. for 17-year and now he has been named as Chief Operating Officer for Oregon Aero, Inc. He will keep up to the day-to-day activities.
Quest Kodiak Receives Canada Certifications
Quest Aircraft Company has recently received Canadian type certification for the Quest Kodiak.
GAMA Positions Selected
The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has elected Robert Wilson, president of Honeywell and General Aviation is elected as GAMA's chairman for 2010. John Rosanvallon, president and Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Falcon Jet is elected as GAMA's vice chairman and continue to serve as chairman of GAMA's Security Issues Committee. Additionally, the board elected four members to committee leadership positions: International Affairs Committee, Peter Edwards, CEO, Jet Aviation; Product Liability and Legal Issues Committee, Kevin Gould, CEO, Piper Aircraft; Safety Affairs and Training Committee, Caroline Daniels, chairman and CEO, Aircraft Technical Publishers; and Technical Policy Committee, Brad Mottier, VP and GM, Business and General Aviation Operation, GE Aviation.
AEA Reveals Convention & Trade Show Dates
Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) has reveled the dates for the convention and trade show dates through 2016.
2010: Orlando, Florida, from April 7-10, at the Gaylord Palms
2011: Reno, Nevada, from March 22-25, at the Grand Sierra Resort
2012: Washington, D.C., from April 3-6, at the Gaylord National
2013: Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 25-28, at the MGM Grand
2014: Nashville, Tennessee, from March 12-15, at the Gaylord Opryland
2015: Dallas, Texas, from April 8-11, at Gaylord Texan
2016: Orlando, Florida, from April 27-30, at the Gaylord Palms
For more information: http://www.aea.net/Convention/FL2010/default.asp
2010: Orlando, Florida, from April 7-10, at the Gaylord Palms
2011: Reno, Nevada, from March 22-25, at the Grand Sierra Resort
2012: Washington, D.C., from April 3-6, at the Gaylord National
2013: Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 25-28, at the MGM Grand
2014: Nashville, Tennessee, from March 12-15, at the Gaylord Opryland
2015: Dallas, Texas, from April 8-11, at Gaylord Texan
2016: Orlando, Florida, from April 27-30, at the Gaylord Palms
For more information: http://www.aea.net/Convention/FL2010/default.asp
AirGator Debuts NAVPAD 8X EFB & NAVPAD 10X EFB
AirGator has debuted with its all new NAVPAD 8X and NAVPAD 10X. It is high performance, low power consumption Intel ATOM processor at 1.6HZ. It has a 2GB RAM.
HIGHLIGHTS- NAVPad 10X Electronic Flight Bag Specifications
Windows® Windows XP Tablet PC with operating system. XP Embedded, Windows CE, and Linux Optional
Compatible with standard Windows XP applications
Brilliant 10.4" TFT Active Matrix LCD at 1024 x 768 XGA resolution
Integrated touch screen display with "on screen" soft keyboard support
DO-160F Rapid Decompression tested for full FAA Class I/I EFB compliance
2 GB of RAM, optional 1GB models
High Speed, industrial-grade Solid State Disk (SSD) Storage, 32Gb or 64GB capacity
802.11 WLAN adapter and Bluetooth standard. Optional no RF models for military and special mission applications.
Two USB 2.0 ports and proprietary edge connector for external power, USB, ethernet and VGA
Full 16-bit audio with stereo; headset jack; built-in stereo speakers and microphone
Standard life and extended life internal batteries; Hot Swap external batteries (mat be changed while EFB is running)
Quiet and reliable fan-less operation, low heat generation
7 Programmable buttons and multiple hard buttons
Protective Rubber Bumpers for enhanced handling and ruggedness (removable)
Optional Desktop Cradle for charging & USB keyboard and mouse
Optional, mountable cradles for aircraft, wall, desktop, and vehicle deployments
Dimensions - 8.3 x 10.3 x 0.8in; 210 x 261 x 18mm
Weight - 2.05 lbs (0.93 kg)
Price: Starts at $3,660
| Display | 8.4” Hi-Brite outdoor TFT LCD with Touchscreen |
| Display Resolution | 800x600 (SVGA) |
| Processor | Intel ATOM 1.6GHz Low Power CPU |
| Solid State Disk (SSD) | Industrial Grade 32GB; 64GB optional upgrade |
| Memory (RAM) | 1GB; 2GB optional upgrade |
| Software Operating Systems | Windows XP Tablet |
| Enclosure | Magnesium-Aluminum alloy |
| Stylus | Yes |
| Desktop Cradle | Pass-through for Power and USB for Keyboard and Mouse |
| Protective Jacket | Adds drop protection |
| AC/DC adapter | Input: 90-240VAC Output: 12VDC, 3.5A |
| Power Cords | USA, EU, UK |
| Battery Packs | Lithium-Ion; Internal14W or 28W, External (26W, 0.5lb), and Tethered (72W, 1lb) |
| Networking | WiFi 802.11g Wireless standard Ethernet via optional USB cable |
| Wireless Bluetooth | Included |
| Input & Control Buttons | Seven (7) Front buttons; One Power (left edge); One “Trigger” (right edge) |
| Input/Output Ports | 12V DC-in Jack; Microphone-In; Headset Jack; USB (1.1) Port |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 7.9 x 9.6 x 0.8 (in) 200 x 240 x 18 (mm) |
| Base Weight | 1.9 lbs (0.86 kg) |
| Regulatory | FCC Class B, CE, UL |
| Operating Temp. | 0° – 40°C |
| Humidity | 0% – 90% PRICE: Starts at $3,280 |
FAA DUI Policy Update
The Federal Aviation Administration is making a tighter DUI Policy while operating an aircraft. To read the DUI Policy update visit http://www.faa.gov/library/reports/medical/fasmb/media/200904_color.pdf
Comac C919 Underway
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) C919 is a 168-190 estimate seat narrow-body airliner to be built by the year 2015. This jetliner is currently under development in China.
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