Aviation
Andreas Hermansky Receives Appareo Pilot of the Year Award
Andreas Hermansky is recognized as the 2019 Appareo Pilot of the Year, an award presented annually by Helicopter Association International (HAI) as part of their Salute to Excellence program. This award recognizes an outstanding single feat performed by a helicopter pilot during the year or extraordinary professionalism over time. Hermansky was recognized for his work with … Read More
Garmin GNS 480 Navigator Approved GPS Source for Stratus ES
The Garmin GNS 480 navigator has been approved and added as a WAAS GPS source for our Stratus ES transponder. Stratus ES is a certified 1090 Extended Squitter (ES) transponder designed to replace aging transponders while also equipping an aircraft with ADS-B Out. Stratus ES will make an aircraft rule-compliant when paired with popular models of Garmin and Avidyne navigators.
Pilots of Appareo: Matt Dondoneau
One of the secrets behind how we create great aviation products for pilots is this: many of us are pilots ourselves! While only 0.5% of the U.S. population has a pilot’s license, more than 5% of Appareo employees do. That’s 10 times the national average! Collectively, our pilots log hundreds of flight hours in their free … Read More
AirSprint Private Aviation Expands Safety Commitment with Appareo Flight Data Monitoring Systems
AirSprint Private Aviation, a Canadian privately-held fractional aircraft ownership company based in Calgary, has selected the Appareo Vision 1000 Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) System for their Cessna Citation CJ fleet of aircraft. The agreement is for two systems initially, with options for 10 additional units. AirSprint’s commitment to safety includes sophisticated Safety and Quality Management … Read More
Appareo Expands AML-STC for Stratus ADS-B Transponders
FARGO, North Dakota (November 1, 2018) — Appareo has received FAA approval of an expanded Approved Model List (AML) for the company’s Stratus ADS-B Out transponders. The AML-STC for Stratus ES/ESG now includes 219 aircraft, including popular Cessna, Piper, and Mooney models, as well as Cirrus SR20 and SR22, Beechcraft 33, 35, 36, and Diamond … Read More
5 Steps for Receiving Your $500 FAA Rebate
The rebate program is available until all are claimed or by October 11, 2019. Only those who have not equipped their aircraft with ADS-B Out are eligible. Learn more about the five steps aircraft owners should follow to meet the mandate and receive their $500 rebate.
FAA Relaunches $500 ADS-B Rebate Program
Last week, the FAA announced that it’s relaunching the $500 ADS-B Rebate Program effective immediately through October 11, 2019, or until the allocated funds are used. According to the FAA, they are making $4,900,000 available under the rebate program, which will fund 9,792 ADS-B Out installations.
Vision 1000 Certified by Enstrom
This week Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announced the certification of the Appareo Vision 1000 for their Enstrom 480B turbine helicopter.
EAA AirVenture 2018
With two new products to introduce, AirVenture 2018 was one for the books!
Pilots of Appareo: Nicholas Butts, Research Staff Engineer
Appareo: 10x the national average One of the secrets behind how we create great aviation products for pilots is this: many of us are pilots ourselves! While only 0.5% of the U.S. population has a pilot’s license, more than 5% of Appareo employees do. That’s 10 times the national average! Collectively, our pilots log hundreds … Read More