ASK SCOTT Q: I hear a lot about ADS-B, but how exactly will the technology affect my safety?
You have questions about your avionics needs. Our VP of Avionics Sales, Scott Gregory has the answers. Q:I hear a lot about ADS-B, but how exactly will the technology affect my safety? As the official Q&A guy for Leading Edge Avionics, my inbox is loaded with emails from pilots asking about the safety aspects of […]
LEADING EDGE AVIONICS NAMED GARMIN’S TOP 25 DEALERS IN AMERICA
Like most great companies, having happy, repeat customers is one of the great rewards of doing business. But we’d be lying if we said we don’t also enjoy a little love from our vendors from time to time. Especially when those accolades come from one of the best-known brands in the world along with an […]
KING AIR UPGRADE
INTRODUCTION Recently, the owner of a King Air B200 came to us to bring the aircraft’s avionics inline with the latest standards and technology. CHALLENGE, More the aircraft owner was looking for equipment that not only suited the small cockpit of the King Air, but also provided greater situational awareness while reducing pilot workload and […]
MYTHS OF ADS-B
With the FAA deadline fast approaching, there are an estimated 120,000 aircraft that will still need the miniumum ADS-B Out upgrade on January 1, 2020. To put that in perspective, nearly 60% of the aircraft out there still need upgrading. And that, my friends, is no small number. With so little time left, why are […]
BIZJETS NOW MAKING THE MOVETO TOUCH SCREENS
Thanks to the proliferation of smartphones, touchscreens have become a staple of our daily lives. But up in the air, thing’s haven’t quite caught up, and many business jet flight decks still haven’t embraced the touchscreen revolution. The fact is, aside from Garmin’s touchscreen controls in jets with G3000 and G5000 avionics suites, aircraft manufacturers […]
Airports with WINTER Written All Over Them
What’s in a 3-letter airport code? Well if you ask us, it’s in the eye of the beholder. So we scoured the planet and came up with a list of our favorite, winter-themed airport codes. SNO With a name like that, you think it’d be in the arctic circle. But alas, this airport is in […]
THINK YOU’VE STAYED AT THE TRENDIEST HOTEL? This may burst your bubble!
The quirky hotel movement certainly seems to be having its day in the sun. Perhaps you’ve stayed in a treehouse or a boatel… maybe even a crane hotel or ice hotel. But have you ever stayed at a bubble hotel? These funny-looking inflatable domes have been popping up just about everywhere, from Mauritius to Mexico […]
Sneak Peak of a Caravan Install
The Cessna Grand Caravan 208 B the big daddy of the Cessna fleet for single engine turbine and can now benefit from the Garmin GFC 600 auto pilot. This auto pilot is packed with high-end features under and over speed protection vertical navigation altitude preselect and Garmin’s famous Electronic stability protection. With the recent STC […]
FEATURED EMPLOYEE-BRAD IRISH
In this issue, we are featuring our Senior Avionics Technician Brad Irish. For those of you who have brought your aircraft to Leading Edge with autopilot issues, you already know that Brad Irish is one of the top auto-pilot experts in the country. Brad joined the company in 1996, and with over 20 years experience […]
HONEY APPLE CIDER
This hot apple cider is a fantastic recipe that will warm you up on even the coldest of winter days. And the added bonus? You’ll have that fresh apple pie smell without the urge to plow down a tub of vanilla ice cream. Ingredients: 4 lbs apples, assorted variety (about 8 medium apples) 1 medium […]
MISS HAPS: Is aircraft wifi safe to use?
Every cause needs a champion. Meet “Miss Haps” – our very own Sultana of Safety, Queen of Caution and Princess of Preparedness. Each issue she’ll tackle a different safety issue in her own unique style. I get this all the time. “Is aircraft wifi safe to use? Well, my friends, in the wrong hands, […]
CALIFORNIA’S LEAST-KNOWN AIRPORT IS MAKING A COMEBACK
What do the US Marines and California resort tourists have in common? They’re all supporting the rise of Catalina Island. In early 2019, a force of more than 100 US Marines is scheduled to descend on Catalina Island, which sits just 20 miles off the US mainland, near Orange County. They’re there to rebuild the […]
ASK SCOTT Digital Autopilots: Are they better than Analog?
You have questions about your avionics needs. Our VP of Avionics Sales, Scott Gregory has the answers. Q: Digital Autopilots: Are they better than Analog? Okay. Let me start my response by saying that we all have our own opinions on this one. So I’ll start by discussing the difference. The major difference between these […]
LEADING EDGE EXPANDS INTO LGB & SBD
In order to meet the increasing demand for avionics retrofit work, we recently expanded our operations into Long Beach Airport and San Bernardino Airport. These two locations will provide the same breadth of services as our SNA facilities, catering to all general aviation aircraft types across Southern California. Long Beach is home to 380 aircraft […]
CASE STUDY: CITATION UPGRADE
Introduction Cessna Citations are certainly one of the more popular business jets out there today. In fact, over 7,000 of them have rolled off the assembly lines so far, nearly all of which are still operational today. They’re exceptionally great aircraft, but upgrading to the new ADS-B standards is proving to be both a challenge […]
YEAR OF WiFi
2019 : The Year that Charters will Live or Die by WiFi Business or pleasure, today’s top-tier charter customers are demanding in-flight connectivity. They’ve come to expect it just about anywhere on the planet they visit, and in between destinations is no exception. Corporate execs, celebrities and jet setters are increasingly turning to charters for […]
WILL GARMIN’S BLUE BUTTON SAVE MY LIFE?
This quarter’s safety issue is level flight. Losing control of your aircraft in-flight is a major safety concern in flight today. Many of us only have to think back to John Kennedy’s fateful flight and his loss of control. The safety issue is so significant, that it is listed on the National Transportation Safety Board’s […]
THE MAYDAY MOJITO
Nothing says refreshment like a great mojito! Here’s one of our favorite recipes just in time for the last legs of summer. Ingredients: 6-8 mint leaves 25ml sugar syrup (1:1) 25ml lime juice 50ml rum Directions: Slap the mint and add to the bottom of the glass. Fill with crushed ice. Add the sugar syrup, […]
MISS HAPS
Every cause needs a champion. Meet “Miss Haps” – our very own Sultana of Safety, Queen of Caution and Princess of Preparedness. I know you’re good. You’re the pilot who can spot targets miles away; day, night, even in solid IMC, right? I get emails all the time from pilots asking about ADS-B, mostly along […]
PREFLIGHT CHECKLISTS
Preflight checklists, which are standard operating procedures for all pilots today, were not used prior to 1935. Boeing developed the B-17 bomber which was flown during WWII to challenge other military contractors. On the inaugural flight of the B-17 in 1935, the plane crashed at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio when the Captain left the […]
ASK SCOTT
You have questions about your avionics needs. Our VP of Avionics Sales, Scott Gregory has the answers. Q: Hi Scott. I hear that Garmin is getting into the autopilot space. Is all that talk worth the hype? Great question. Garmin certainly transformed the way we get around on land with their Nav /Comm / GPS […]
WORLD’S LARGEST AIRCRAFT GETS CLOSER TO FLIGHT
The world’s largest aircraft, The Stratolaunch, boasting 6 engines, 2 fuselages and a wingspan twice as long as the Boeing 747, is growing ever closer to its first flight. In development since 2011, the Stratolaunch recently completed its first high-speed taxi test in the California Mojave Desert. The enormous aircraft weighs in at 580 tons […]
TIM JONES NAMED AVIONICS MANAGER
There’s a new Avionics Manager at Leading Edge Avionics, and we couldn’t be any happier. Tim Jones has been with our company since 2009, and since then, has served as a tremendous knowledgebase for customers and technicians alike. Just like everyone in the Leading Edge family, Tim shares a passion for all things aviation. His […]
Pitot Static and RSVM
In each newsletter, we drill down on a new safety issue that is important to our customers. In this edition, we decided to highlight Pitot Static and RVSM. Pitot Static (91.411/413) and (RSVM) have become a critical safety component of American flight. Annual and bi-annual service certifications are designed to ensure that every aircraft is […]
Think your last landing was rough Try landing in these places!
As we head into hurricane season, expect some major delays and interruptions. But around the world, there are number of airports that are tough to get in and out of all year long. Here’s a look at some of the stranger and trickier airports you may not have heard of: Can’t wait to get off […]
Leading Edge Wins Top Award from Garmin
Leading Edge Avionics was recognized with the Silver Award of Exemplary Performance placing the company in the top 15% of Garmin distributors worldwide for first class sales performance, technical expertise and customer service. Leading Edge recently took home a Garmin Silver Award, which recognizes companies who consistently deliver first-class sales performance, technical expertise & customer […]
The ABC’s of ADS-B
With less than two-years to go until the deadline, there is still a lot of confusion and misunderstandings surrounding the FAA’s ADS-B 2020 mandate. Need some straight talk? Get the basics with our “ABC’s” of ADS-B It’s time to clear up the confusion about ADS-B from a pilot who has all the right answers. Why? […]
Welcome to the Edge
Welcome to the inaugural launch of our quarterly newsletter, “The Edge”. Like you, Leading Edge shares a passion for the world of aviation. Some might say it’s in our DNA. For over 40 years, we’ve been providing customers big and small with the best advice, equipment and safety products and services available on the market. […]
Leading Edge Avionics Catalina Fly In and Campout 2018
The first ever Leading Edge Avionics Catalina Fly-In event this last Saturday and Sunday, July 14th – 15th was a huge success. Nearly 40 campers and guests flew in on aircraft from a gyrocopter to Cessnas to TBM700 and an EC135 Eurocopter. All planes gathered on the west end of the airport with delicious food, […]
Your perfect airplane can now have the perfect panel
It’s always been more than an airplane; it’s been your trusted partner, and you’ve logged untold experiences together. Now it’s about to get even better. Introducing G500 TXi/G600 TXi and EIS TXi flight displays. Smarter, faster, brighter. And optimized for you.