New This Week - AVweb

Oct 30, 2024

AVweb's weekly sampling of what's new in aviation this week uncovered a kneeboard of uncommon versatility, a trade-up program from iFlightPlanner, a new line of aircraft circuit breaker lockouts and a talent search for a new, aviation-themed show. Helipad LLC has launched a new pilot kneeboarddesigned by helicopter pilots for helicopter pilots. "Although we specifically designed our kneeboards with the helicopter pilot in mind, any pilot who desires the ability to maintain hardcopy checklists or approach plates and an iPad or iPad Mini within a tightly spaced or open cockpit environment would benefit from using a Helipad Kneeboard," says Vince Bustillo, owner of Helipad LLC. Among other features, it improves the pilot's ability to reference checklists or approach plates without distraction caused by the remaining documents, usually left flapping in the wind with other kneeboards. In addition, the kneeboard is capable of holding an iPad or iPad Mini whether they are enclosed in a protective cover or not. Peerless Electronics is now distributing the full line of Master Lock Aviation Safety Products. The key/new featured products are aircraft circuit breaker lockout/ tagouts. The S2329 Master Lock aircraft circuit breaker lockout prevents accidentally re-energizing an electrical system by locking a circuit breaker in the "off" position. They assist in FAA and OSHA compliance for lockout/tagout (aircraft LOTO) systems. S2329'S universal fit accommodates long or short aircraft circuit breakers, with or without collars.

iFlightPlanner announced the launch of its Competitive Trade-Up Program, a new initiative that allows pilots using any competitive flight planning product to trade in their existing subscription and have the time remaining on it added to their new iFlightPlanner Premium or Premium Plus membership. "We continue to push the envelope of cloud-based flight planning technology but understand that it might not make sense to upgrade to a new EFB solution in the middle of a pre-paid subscription," said Andy Matthews, iFlightPlanner's Co-Founder & Director of Business Development. "With the launch of our new trade-up program, we make it incredibly easy for pilots to make the switch and experience all that iFlightPlanner has to offer, both on the web and in the iPad, right away." Finally, the producers of Air Fare America, a new multi-platform travel series in development, announced they are casting for three prospective hosts and posted an online application form for interested candidates. An original program, Air Fare America combines three of television's most successful genres -- food, travel and treasure hunting (also called "picking") -- in an entertaining format that reveals the fly-in destinations that pilots have frequented for years, but are practically unknown to the general public. The three hosts and respective personality traits sought are: Pilot: An enthusiastic adventure-seeker, very experienced and highly rated, interested in flying all types of aircraft; Chef: Outgoing and personable, skilled cook eager to explore local airport restaurants and challenge the chef's menu with a new and tasty signature dish; and Picker/Hangar Rat: Knowledgeable and passionate, an aviation junkie with desire to discover the gems and hidden treasures found on the fields and in the hangars.

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A mockup of Joby’s air taxi was front and center at NBAA-BACE last week.