Airport View Blogs

Weather Cameras Serve Colorado Pilots

Airport View weather cameras are very popular with Colorado pilots. At five sites spread across Colorado, pilots consult the camera images before deciding whether to fly that day.

Airport View Creates Weather Camera Network

Weather cameras provide pilots with a real-time view of current weather conditions on the ground and in the sky. Airport View is expanding its network of weather cameras by incorporating existing cameras on the web into a single location for a comprehensive view of current weather in the region. Camera owners can submit weather cameras in Colorado and the US Rocky Mountain region for listing on the AirportView.net website.

Garmin Avionics Special Purchase

A special purchase of Garmin avionics is now for sale in AvShack by Avionics Specialists LLC. The items include GPS/Nav/Com, transponders and audio panels in several models. Most units are serviceable, in excellent condition, and priced for quick sale.

New Wx Cam At Owl Canyon Gliderport

Airport View has added a weather cam located at the Owl Canyon Gliderport. The camera points northeast across the glider runways.

FAA Airport Facility Directory (AFD) Changes - 17 December 2009

The latest airport facility directory release by the FAA is effective 12-17-2009. Included are 3 airport ID changes, 5 frequency changes, 2 landing fee change, 30 changes in magnetic variation and 168 new airport managers.

Airport Directory (AFD) Changes For October 22, 2009

The latest airport facility directory release by the FAA is effective 10-22-2009.  Included are 5 airport ID changes, 8 frequency changes, 1 landing fee change, 40 changes in magnetic variation and 190 new airport managers.

Pagosa Springs Fly-In, May 16, 2009

Fly in to KPSO and see a beautiful part of colorful Colorado.  Start the day with a continental breakfast at the new FBO at Stevens Field in Pagosa Springs, then off to your choice of activities for the day.

Av-Stack VFR Avionics Panel Package

The Av-Stack ^TM VFR Avionics Panel Package from Avionics Specialists LLC (AvSpec) is a fully integrated and assembled package, ready to install in an aircraft panel with no additional assembly.  The instrument trays have already been connected into a single, airworthy unit using the top quality design and fabrication methods that keep pilots coming back to AvSpec.

Troop 83 Christmas Trees

AirportView.net (TM) has donated time-lapse video services to Boy Scout Troop 83 to promote the troop’s annual Christmas tree fundraiser.  The resulting time-lapse movie shows the troop unloading the first delivery of trees, stocking the tree lot and welcoming visitors.

GPS Windshield Mounts That Hold

If your GPS windshield mount fails to hold onto the glass, there is a simple fix. The problem is that air is leaking into the cup and weakening the grip. The solution is to plug the leaks with the right material that works and will not cause additional damage.

Av Shack Opens At Airport View

Avionics Specialists, LLC, has opened the Av Shack (TM) store at the Airport View (TM) web site to sell used and new avionics equipment.  All items are certified to be in good working condition.  Each seller is an FAA certified avionics repair station.  Avionics Specialists operates the store and processes all transactions, charging the seller a small fee for the service.