The Bose® A20™ Aviation Headset is the most technologically advanced Bose® headset ever.Bose was the first to introduce active noise reducing headsets to aviation more than 20 years ago, forever changing the way pilots fly. Now, the Bose A20™ Aviation Headset introduces an entirely new standard. It’s been engineered for significantly increased noise reduction in even louder environments. With an improved degree of comfort you’ll appreciate. All without compromising the clear audio you expect from Bose. Plus, a Bluetooth® communications interface, auxiliary audio input and priority switching. It’s made in the U.S.A., and meets or exceeds all TSO requirements. No other headset can deliver this advanced combination of benefits.

Some of the additional benefits of the Bose A20 are:

Significantly greater noise reduction for pilots than currently available.
Improved level of comfort achieved through choice of materials, distribution of weight throughout the headset,  1/3 less clamping force than most conventional noise reducing aviation headsets, and additional room for the ears.

• Clear audio for enhanced communications.
• Now available from Bose for the first time: Bluetooth® communications interface
• Also included by Bose for the first time: auxiliary audio input.
• Priority switching so pilots can decide which audio source they want to hear.
• At least 40 hours of typical headset use from just two AA alkaline batteries
• Made in the U.S.A.
• Meets or exceeds all TSO standards.

All this, and these headsets still weigh only 12 ounces.

For more information or to purchase a Bose A20 Aviation Headset, visit Hangar63 – Banyan’s Pilot Shop or online at www.tropicaero.com.

Today, Banyan honored its maintenance team in recognition of AMT day with a catered lunch and speakers. Dave Valenta, Banyan’s director of maintenance, organized the event to thank the technicians for the work they perform every day.

Don Campion, president of Banyan, spoke about the team’s commitment and said, “Banyan has continued to grow even during the difficult times because our technicians exceed expectations and go above and beyond.” He mentioned the importance of following systems and procedures which results in saving lives.

A representative from the FAA FASTeam presented the history of AMT day and the significance of Congress recognizing May 24th as AMT Day.

Lou Homsher, Banyan’s maintenance chief inspector read the poem “The Mechanics Creed” written Jerome Lederer and all the technicians enjoyed a great lunch.

Mechanic’s Creed

UPON MY HONOR I swear that I shall hold in sacred
trust the rights and privileges conferred upon me as a
certified mechanic. Knowing full well that the safety and lives
of others are dependent upon my skill and judgment, I shall
never knowingly subject others to risks which I would not be
willing to assume for myself, or for those dear to me.

IN DISCHARGING this trust, I pledge myself never to
undertake work or approve work which I feel to be beyond
the limits of my knowledge; nor shall I allow any non certificate
superior to persuade me to approve aircraft or equipment
as airworthy against my better judgment; nor shall

I permit my judgment to be influenced by money or other
personal gain; nor shall I pass as airworthy aircraft or equipment
about which I am in doubt, either as a result of direct
inspection or uncertainty regarding the ability of others who
have worked on it to accomplish their work satisfactorily.
I REALIZE the grave responsibility which is mine as a
certified airman, to exercise my judgment on the airworthiness
of aircraft and equipment. I, therefore, pledge unyielding adherence
to these precepts for the advancement of aviation and for
the dignity of my vocation

Although last Saturday started off cloudy with the threat of rain, last Saturday, Hangar63 (Banyan’s Aviation Store) andTropicAero.com held their 3rd annual Customer Appreciation Day at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. The event turned out to be the best one yet with hundreds of pilots and aviation enthusiasts attending to socialize, network, and learn. With planes on display, catered food, games for the kids, and some top shelf give-a-ways the day flew by.

Although the event was held by Hangar63 and TropicAero.com, outside aviation organizations and companies came to represent the many different sides of aviation. Angel Flight and Fort Lauderdale Flight Training were available to help people learn new things. Representatives came from Telex and ACR to spend some quality one-on-one time with customers interested in the latest aviation products. Charles and Donna Rogers from Survival Products, Inc did a safety raft demonstration and Crazy Eddy provided the kids with a castle bounce house, a clown, face painting, and more.

“Don and Banyan is first class, everything they do is wonderful. They are like family,” said Dee Restaino from the Florida Aero Club.

“We have been coming to the Customer Appreciation Day for the last 3 years. A few years ago, we won a Telex Headset. Banyan is a really beautiful place and they are doing a great job this year. It is a great event for the whole family and there is always stuff to do for the kids,” said Captain John and Eloise Ruby

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 During this economic time, saving a few bucks when buying something you need is always a good thing. Hangar63 (Banyan’s Aviation Store) is running a special on Bose Headsets from now until the end of May. This offer gives customers a chance to trade up and get a new Bose Aviation Headset X for $150.00 off the regular price. With the price adjusted at the point of sale, there is no rebate form, delay, or complications to deal with, just a simple savings. Not only is this special being offered at Hangar63 but it is available to aviation enthusiasts around the world through our online store Tropicare.com. They are even sweetening the pot by providing FREE 2-day FedEx shipping to anywhere in the Continental U.S. and Alaska! To learn more about the Bose Aviation Headset X visit TropicAero.com.

*Disclaimer:
Offer valid April 1 – May 31, 2010. Restrictions apply. Aviation Headset X is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation in the U.S.

Flight Display Systems is introducing a new 22″ Widescreen Fly HD™ flat-panel LCD. It is available today and features true 1080p graphics with a native resolution of 1920×1080.

This large 22″ HD LCD is ideally sized for Gulfstream, Challenger, Global Express, and Falcon operators to enjoy Blu-ray movies and other in-flight entertainment. Weighing just 9.75 lbs and only 1.6″ in depth, the FD220CV VerHD is an extremely high quality, compact LCD.

The first installation was done in a Challenger 604 by Banyan Air Service at Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport, Florida. The 22″ HD Widescreen LCD from Flight Display Systems was installed on the forward and rear bulkheads. The owner will use the monitor to watch Blu-ray movies and his Flight Display Moving Map.

The FD220CV VerHD includes 1080p input capability via two HDCP-capable HDMI ports. A PC input is also available to display computer graphics such as a Flight Display Moving Map. Standard resolution composite and S-Video inputs are also included to maintain compatibility with legacy video sources.