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GA, This Week in Review

Welcome to our new weekly blog “GA, This Week in Review”.  We get a lot of useful GA press releases, product announcements, fly-in info & more each week. Because we cannot possibly fit all of this in our weekly e-newsletter, we decided this is the best way to get the information out to you. Enjoy.

Press Release – New Product
Garmin® Announces the Future of Avionics. GTN™ 650 and GTN 750 series touchscreen avionics are certified and ready to fly. These panel-mount units are certified and approved for installation in hundreds of makes and models of general aviation aircraft. The GTN 650 and GTN 750 feature new capabilities for GPS/NAV/COM systems like touchscreen operation, graphical flight planning with victor airways and high-altitude jet routes, remote transponder, remote audio control (750 series only), SafeTaxi® and electronic chart capabilities (750 series only). For additional information visit www.garmin.com/gtn 

Press Release – New Product

McFarlane Aviation, Inc. has announced a  new product for the general aviation market. They now have a FAA-PMA approved Cowl Saver™ baffle seals for 172R and 172S Cessna aircraft. For more information, call 800-544-8594 or go to http://www.mcfarlaneaviation.com/cowlsaver

Press Release – New Product

Larson Electronics’ has announced that magnalight.com added a Class 1 Division 1 and Class 2 Division 1 explosion proof LED light alternative to incandescent and fluorescent trouble lights for hazardous locations areas.  The durable EPL-FL1524-LED-50-HR ships with an explosion proof reel, so the entire lighting solution can be installed and used in the hazardous location area.  You can learn more at https://www.magnalight.com or 1-800-369-6671 (1-903-498-3363 international). 

PRESS RELEASE -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sonex Aircraft, LLC has announced that they are now accepting refundable deposits for the Onex Single-Place, Folding-Wing, Aerobatic Sport Aircraft. The deposits are to reserve kit productions slots. Customers can view full details, terms & conditions, and make their Onex Kit
Reservation Deposits at http://www.SonexAircraft.com/onex

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 EAA has launched the date of the 2^nd annual International Learn to Fly Day it is going to take place Saturday, May 21, 2011.  The EAA views this event as a key way to introduce people of all ages to flying. They are championing their local EAA Chapters to lead the way by offering complementary adult orientation flights.  The EAA is hoping that this will help create a full year adult version of their already very received  and highly successful Young Eagles program. Learn more about Learn To Fly Day on May 21^st , 2011 here: http://www.learntofly.org   

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The Lindbergh Foundation will be hosting its 2^nd annual Lindbergh Foundation Day at SUN 'n FUN on Thursday, March 31 from 9 a.m - 2 p.m. They have put together an array of aviation industry speakers to touch a variety of topics. Their forums will be held at the Central Florida Aerospace Academy in the multipurpose room on the Sun ‘n Fun grounds. Learn more about the Lindbergh Foundation Day at SUN 'n FUN here:

http://www.lindberghfoundation.org/docs/index.php/aviation-green/457-lindbergh-foundation-day-2011

PRESS RELEASE - “Skydreamers” Exhibit at the Autry National Center. 

If you have been looking for a reason to get out to Los Angeles, or you live in or around the area, we have something for you to check out. The Autry National Center is putting on an exhibit called “Skydreamers”. You can go through the history of flight with their exhibition of art and photography. It shows not only the history but impact of flight. They have everything from the first hot-air balloon ride to the exploration of space. The “Skydreamers” exhibition goes on from April 29th through September 4th, 2011. For more information visit: http://theautry.org/exhibitions/skydreamers

PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has confirmed that FIFI, the world’s only airworthy Boeing B-29 Superfortress and country music star/patriot Aaron Tippin will take their "CAF’s Red, White & Loud Tour" to AirVenture 2011. FIFI will arrive at AirVenture on Tuesday, July 26^th staying until July 31^st.  FIFI will appear in Friday’s air show as a part of the AirVenture’s day-long veterans salute. Aaron Tippin will take the stage on Saturday, his concert will precede the Night Air Show and Daher-Socata Fireworks. For more information about FIFI and Arron Tippin's appearance at AirVenture 2011, visit: http://www.commemorativeairforce.org/?page=cms/event&eventID=105 or www.AaronTippin.com or
http://www.airventure.org/news/2011/110323_b29fifi.html

Press Release –
New Product
Trisoft Panels interlock to cover wings and horizontal stabilizers, protecting them from dropped tools, flashlights, spray cans, and all the other hazards that can fall onto thin metal and painted surfaces. The XLPE foam is resistant to sunlight, heat, and cold; and its closed-cell structure is chemical resistant and will not absorb water. Sized in two foot squares and packed four to a case, the squares have a natural resistance to sliding on the surface. For more info: 800-844-2371 or www.trisoftcovers.com

 
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.
The University of North Dakota (UND) John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences will host its Spring Aviation Safety Seminar on Wednesday, March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium. The seminar, presented by National Transportation Safety Board vice chair Robert Sumwalt, will focus on professionalism in aviation. This safety seminar meets the credit requirements for those aviators who are participating in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Wings Pilot Proficiency Program. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information: http://www2.und.nodak.edu/our/news/story.php?id=3401