NEWS
Terrain Awareness Warning Systems (TAWS), and the installation of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) capabilities. The addition of ADS-B capability makes the CJ3+ compliant with a significant aspect of announced Next Generation (NexGen) air traffic control requirements. The aircraft also features a wireless media server, Garmin integrated cockpit and cabin Iridium phone, and high speed internet capabilities. With its range of up to 2,070 nautical miles, the CJ3+ can fly passengers nonstop from Washington, D.C., to Mexico City; from San Diego, Calif., to Juneau, Alaska; or from Lima, Peru, to São Paulo, Brazil. The CJ3+ is expected to receive single-pilot certification and has maximum seating capacity for nine passengers. For more information, visit
Cessna.com.
10 TANKER EQUIPS FLEET WITH SKYTRAC SYSTEMS’ FLIGHT DATA MONITORING SOLUTION
SkyTrac Systems announces that 10 Tanker Air Carrier has chosen to utilize the company’s flight data monitoring solution in its fleet of aerial firefighting DC-10 jets. SkyWeb, SkyTrac’s web-based aircraft mapping and management program, combined with the ISAT-200A transceiver, supports aerial firefighting operations by making flight data, such as aircraft position, speed and exceedances, as well as operational load monitoring capabilities and drop
placement available in real-time. The critical flight tracking data is transmitted to operations centers that coordinate the firefighting efforts on the ground and in the air. SkyTrac’s High Resolution Data feature can be activated
to provide high fidelity 1-second position updates for extreme accuracy in aircraft position. This gives operators access to enhanced fleet situational awareness and enables them to make quick decisions that can have a positive impact on the safety and effectiveness of aircrews and ground crews. For more information, visit
www.skytrac.ca.
AOPA FOUNDATION OFFERS FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation will award 11 scholarships in 2014 to help support outstanding student pilots. Ten of the scholarships will provide $5,000 each and an eleventh scholarship will award $12,000 to student pilots pursuing an FAA sport, recreational or private pilot certificate. Recipients will be chosen based on merit, including
previous accomplishments, ability to set goals and a demonstrated commitment to flight training and general aviation. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be at least 16 years old, hold a current FAA student pilot certificate at the time of application, be a current and
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