Sponsor Barbara Goodwin and Maureen Kenney at the 2013 Women's Air Classic

From Cal Pilots:

Pilot Barbara Goodwin, of Kalamazoo, MI (Michigan 99s) and Co-Pilot Maureen Kenney, Caliente, CA (San Fernando Valley 99s), are participating in the 2013 Women's Air Race Classic June 18-21, 2013. The race start is Pasco, Washington, 
with the terminus is Fayetteville, Arkansas. Maureen is the only entrant in this year's RACE from the Greater LA Area, and is involved in aviation as SWS 99s Webmaster, Air Race Classic, Inc. Director, FAAST Team Representative, SoCal area, and a CalPilots Member.
The women pilots are seeking financial help with their goal to fly the Air Race, and are accepting donations and sponsors for their race team.
In return, they will provide you with recognition (your logo and name and a link to your website on their website, on an information card about the team that we will distribute at each stop on the race, and on a poster that they will display in the window of the plane at each stop.

Their goal is to:

• Increase public awareness of general aviation
• Encourage and educate current and future women pilots
• Promote the tradition of pioneering women in aviation

The costs are significant and any amount, large or small will help. - for example:

• One gallon of fuel – $6
• Meals for one for a day – $20
• One hour of fuel – $90
• Lodging one night – $100
• Cover cost of one leg – $350 (8 legs)
• Cover cost of one day – $500 (10 days total)

Donations are being accepted on their website through PayPal at http://womenfly.net/CCK/ .

For further information you may contact them at the following email mdkenney@yahoo.com or phone, 818-207-6089
Read more about them – Classic Racer #23 Cardinal Crew from Kalamazoo
– at the website: http://womenfly.net/CCK/

To read more about the race go to http://airraceclassic.org .

PR: Wicks announces new large stock of seamless American-made 4130 steel tubing

In the wake of the recent news that Dillsburg Aeroplane Works, the major American supplier of seamless 4130 aircraft tubing, is going out of business, Wicks announces that we are now, more than ever, stocked full of
4130 tubing. We have in recent months stocked up on bulk inventory to keep our prices low. We offer discounts on multiple lengths, and can ship most orders same day.

Also, all of our tubing is stored inside in a climate controlled warehouse.




More:
Wicks Aircraft Supply
410 Pine Street
Highland, IL 62249
www.wicksaircraft.com


Orders: 1-800-221-9425
Help Line: 618-654-7447
Toll-Free Fax: 888-440-5727

PR: Boutsen Aviation receives the International Yacht and Aviation Award for best "Private Jet Design"

London, 19 April 2013: Hosted by leading interior design magazine design et al, the International Yacht & Aviation Awards rewarded the best in design from around the globe; the Private Jet Design Award went to Boutsen Aviation's A319CJ.

Thierry Boutsen, Founder/President of Boutsen Aviation, said, "The aircraft we submitted was in fact the 123rd aircraft we sold and our first Airbus A319 Corporate Jet. We managed the whole acquisition process from the purchase of the green aircraft and cabin completion to redelivery. We entrusted the cabin design and completion to Jet Aviation Basel." He added,  "I am absolutely delighted. This award marks the full transition in careers,  from trophies and awards as a driver in Formula 1, to this prestigious award in my life's newer career in high-line aviation."

This Airbus A319CJ, delivered in 2010, features 3 living areas: a forward "VVIP lounge" and eating area; a mid-cabin bedroom with bathroom and shower;  and an entourage area with business class seating for 20.

Daniela Boutsen, head of Boutsen's equipment department noted, "Our designworks so well: the aircraft is used not only by the owner; it is also offered for charter worldwide. With a range of 5,000 NM and 450 Kt cruise and its extremely high quality and versatile type of interior, this elite aircraft is very well suited for Chiefs of State and government travel; or conversely for sports teams and headline entertainers."

More about Boutsen Aviation:

Fifteen years after its founding by Formula 1 driver Thierry and wife Daniela Boutsen, the Monaco based company has now sold 261 corporate aircraft - some 50 models from 15 manufacturers - to new owners in 49 countries, on all continents but Antarctica.

"Our experience in international transactions and our knowledge of the

market with its daily moves make us one of the leading companies in this segment," says Mr. Boutsen. "We represent customers for both sales and acquisitions, acting on an exclusive basis only, as we want to have the power to negotiate firmly on their behalf. We invest significant time and money into every transaction; our clients do not have various brokers working against each other. As exclusive agents, we control the sale; our clients win."

Boutsen Aviation have recently launched a prestigious addition to BA's range of activities, "Boutsen Design," where clients can purchase, under one roof,  everything needed to enhance their VVIP cabins. This "One Stop Shop for Cabin Comfort" is managed by Daniela, who engages some 60 of the best manufacturers of china, crystal, cutlery, table and bed linen, accessories,  and amenities. From designing and supervising full completions to final decorations, Boutsen Design "makes the aircraft a nicer place to spend time."

The winning aircraft design can be viewed here:
http://thedesignawards.co.uk/yachtandaviation/voting/asiaprivate-2.html

PR: iPad info and more, in palm-sized pilot’s tool

The new iLevil SW is a clean-sheet design, an iPad-compatible, fully self-contained “panel in the palm of your hand” device. This lightweight device gives attitude information; has a WAAS GPS for charts and synthetic vision; displays information from external hardware such as an engine monitors; and is an ADSB-in receiver. With a rechargeable 3-hour battery, it lasts longer than most flights; and it is rechargeable through a USB port – or by its built-in solar panel.

“We took the features we wanted and committed to the device size, and developed the SW from there,” said Ananda Leon, Systems Engineer at Levil Technology. “We wanted to provide an all-in-one solution that would fit in a flight bag and had the potential to display virtually all the popular cockpit systems hosted on the pilot’s iPad.” The solar recharging feature is a first for Levil, as well. “We wanted to make universal charging options; although the integrated USB charger works significantly faster, the solar cell will give the battery a full charge over time. In the air, it’s what we might call a ‘range extender.’”

Slightly larger than a pack of cigarettes at 4.5” x 3” x 1”, and weighing just 8 ounces, the iLevil SW can communicate with several devices simultaneously, through WiFi. It is compatible with a number of apps including WingX Pro7, which displays not only Synthetic Vision and in-flight weather, but also supports ADS-B traffic information received by the iLevil SW from near-by ADS-B towers and other aircraft in proximity with ADS-B out transponders. “Handling all the ADS-B information while simultaneously calculating aircraft dynamics was not an easy task,” explained Ruben Leon, founder of Levil Technology. “The iLevil’s processing power is amazing; we are excited to introduce our most powerful system yet.”

Without any airframe wiring or mounting requirements, the iLevil SW is usable in Certified, as well as LSA and Experimental aircraft. The iLevil SW is available immediately, factory-direct; Price is $1195.

More: http://www.aviation.levil.com/iLevil.htm

Apple's App Store: #1 under "Pilot Training" comes from PilotWorkshop

Nashua, NH - Apple's App Store: #1 under "Pilot Training" comes from PilotWorkshop

March 9, 2013 - Nashua, NH - PilotWorkshop.com's free app shows up as the #1 most-popular iPad app for Pilot Training in the App Store. The app features 20 free training videos and audios from PilotWorkshop's team of nationally-recognized flight instructors. The 5 Star rated app runs on both iPad and iPhone and can be found by searching for PilotWorkshop or "pilot training" in the App Store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pilotworkshops-pilot-proficiency/id53152743 8?mt=8, or at http://pilotworkshop.com/freeapp.

PilotWorkshop.com founder Mark Robidoux commented, "We wanted to provide pilots with a lot of solid information they can actually implement in their cockpit. In turn, pilots are voting with their downloads and made our app #1 for pilot training." The videos and audios are taken from PilotWorkshops family of proficiency training products and cover topics like: * Single Pilot IFR
* ATC communications
* Aviation weather
* Emergencies
* Airmanship
* and more

"We realize pilots are busy and often don't have time to sit in front of a computer and watch a two-hour video. That's why we organized our training in ten to 15-minute lessons. It lets a pilot listen to an audio or watch a video when they have a few minutes of downtime," explained Robidoux. WINGS credits can be earned for completion of each series of workshops within the app.

PilotWorkshop.com LLC was founded in 2005 and is best-known for their free "Pilot's Tip of the Week" emails [sign up ] received by over 100,000 pilots each week. Created by their roster of nationally known flight instructors and experts, these tips cover single pilot IFR operations, weather, airmanship, ATC communications, emergencies and more using a unique, multi-media format. PilotWorkshop also creates and sell a range of pilot proficiency programs including their IFR Mastery scenario-based training.

More: pilotworkshops.com

Oklahoma City, OK: Museum of the 99s

Location:
4300 Amelia Earhart Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73159

http://www.museumofwomenpilots.com/ Here's a video of the Museum of the 99s
Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday 10am - 4 pm
Saturday and Sunday Closed
Holidays Closed

Admission Rates:
Adults $5.00
Seniors (60+) $4.00
Military (with ID) $4.00
Students (K-12) $3.00
Ages 4 and under Free

Groups:
Call 405-685-9990 for reservations. Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount off of regular admissions price.

The Flying Musicians Association

February 13, 2013: Fort Worth, TX: The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) is proud to announce JSfirm.com becoming the organization’s latest Corporate Member.

Supporting FMA was an easy decision for JSfirm.com.  FMA’s goals coincide with the goals of JSfirm.com: “…sharing passion in order to inspire, educate, and encourage others to gain knowledge of the aviation industry,” said Sam Scanlon, managing partner.  “JSfirm.com looks forward to helping FMA promote aviation as well as inspiring our youth.  We constantly seek additional avenues of involvement in the aviation industry, as well as assisting job seekers find their next job or aviation companies identify the talent they need.”

John Zapp, co-founder of FMA, said, “With the support of JSfirm.com, FMA offers greater benefits to existing members as well as an enormous source for students to scope out careers in the aviation industry as we perform our outreach.”

About JSfirm:

JSfirm.com is the fastest-growing aviation job board with resume database access.  Founded in 1999, JSfirm.com continues to be a free service to job seekers.  The company’s comprehensive website includes access to job postings, direct email of new employment opportunities, free resume builder and networking tools.  Companies receive direct access to resumes, management tools, and unlimited job postings with multiple user capabilities and a dedicated Account Manager to help plan a company’s candidate search program.  For more information, visit: www.jsfirm.com or call one of their two locations: 724-547-6203 or 817-560-0300.

More: www.JSfirm.com

About the Flying Musicians Association:

The Flying Musicians Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation (EIN: 80-0433326) that took off in 2009 by blending two passions: flying and music.  FMA is an organization of pilots who are musicians, spanning the globe, proficiency levels and genres.  The goal is to share our passions in order to inspire, educate, and encourage others to learn or continue to fly and or play music while in turn sharing with others.  The mission of the organization: “Pilot Musicians sharing their passion while encouraging and educating youth (& adults) in the science and art of aeronautics and music.”

More: www.FlyingMusicians.org