Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Grows Despite Industry Setbacks

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Grows Despite Industry Setbacks

18-May-2020Source: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics announced the promotion of Cindy Highbarger to Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations and the addition of Matthew Harrah as Senior Vice President of Technology and Products. “In these new roles, Cindy and Matt will provide valuable industry experience and leadership to our organization,” said Todd Winter, President and CEO... Read more

Mid-Continent introduces New Magnetometer

Mid-Continent introduces New Magnetometer

28-Mar-2018Source: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics today introduced the MD32 Magnetometer designed specifically for the company’s MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM®). The MD32 Magnetometer delivers independent heading reference without orientation limitations or the need for special installation hardware. Its compact design, unique mounting flexibility and convenient cockpit calibration ensure easy, economical installation. “The MD32 Magnetometer provides heading information independent of the primary avionics,” said David... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Director Joins AEA Board

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Director Joins AEA Board

21-Mar-2018Source: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics today announced David Copeland, the company’s Director of Sales, has been elected to the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) Board of Directors. Seven new members, including Copeland, will serve a three-year term beginning this month. “I’m honored to support AEA and their membership,” said Copeland. “As a team, we share a common... Read more

Mid-Continent Named Authorized BendixKing Repair Partner

Mid-Continent Named Authorized BendixKing Repair Partner

16-Mar-2018Source: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics today announced the company will continue its decades-long service partnership with BendixKing as an Authorized Repair Partner. This classification authorizes Mid-Continent to perform maintenance, repair, overhaul and exchange service on all BendixKing products. “Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has supported BendixKing and their global customer base for more than 40 years,” said... Read more

True Blue Introduces Two New Converters

True Blue Introduces Two New Converters

14-Nov-2017Source: True Blue Power

True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument Co. Inc., today announced the promotion of Erik Ritzman to Division Manager. In this role, Ritzman will develop customer programs, while working closely with engineers and account managers to advance the True Blue Power division and its product line. As Division Manager, Ritzman joins Mid-Continent’s Leadership Team,... Read more

New Robinson Service Centre from Mid-Continent

New Robinson Service Centre from Mid-Continent

18-Apr-2017Source: HeliHub.com

Mid-Continent Aviation Services is now an authorized service centre for Robinson Helicopter Co. They have had to invest in equipment and helicopter parts, as well as training for their staff in their air-frame and power plant. Director of Maintenance, Pete Galusha has said that Allen Zon, DWTA Helicopters owner, helped their pursuit in becoming the... Read more

Avmax partners with True Blue Power to certify lithium-ion main ship battery

Avmax partners with True Blue Power to certify lithium-ion main ship battery

11-Jan-2017Source: True Blue Power

True Blue Power and Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics are proud to announce that the True Blue Power TB17 (17 amp-hour) lithium-ion engine-start battery and Mid-Continent’s MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM®) are standard equipment on the new Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X™. The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, confirmed the aircraft’s Transport Canada Type... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics appoints new Senior Account Manager

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics appoints new Senior Account Manager

10-Feb-2016Source: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

In support of the company’s initiative to remain ever focused on account management and customer service, Tom Genovese has accepted the position of Senior Account Manager for Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics. “As the former Director of Sales for Mid-Continent, Tom has dedicated many years to building strong relationships with our customers. No one is better... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Names Director of Sales

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Names Director of Sales

14-Jan-2016Source: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics today announced the appointment of Marc Medeiros as Director of Sales. A twenty-year veteran in aerospace sales, Medeiros will drive Mid-Continent’s sales strategy, manage the company’s sales team, and maintain its position as a market leader. “Marc brings impressive experience in program management and contracts. That expertise, paired with an outstanding... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics joins GAMA

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics joins GAMA

27-Oct-2015Source: GAMA

The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has approved seven companies—Celestica, Elliott Aviation, Gogo, Luxaviation Group, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, TRU Simulation + Training, and Yingling Aviation —as the association’s newest members. GAMA now has 91 members. The seven new members represent the largest number of companies... Read more

Bell, Enstrom and MD select Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module

Bell, Enstrom and MD select Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module

26-Feb-2015Source: Mid-Continent Instrument

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics today announced that the company’s MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM®) is being offered as the digital standby display in the Bell Helicopter 407GX, Enstrom Helicopter 480B-G, and the MD Helicopters MD900 Explorer. “SAM was a reliable and robust solution for our standby instrument need. The clean design and the ability to... Read more

DAC Signs Distribution Deal With Mid-Continent Instruments And Avionics

DAC Signs Distribution Deal With Mid-Continent Instruments And Avionics

16-Jan-2015Source: Greenwich

DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced today that it has reached a distribution agreement with Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, an industry leader in the overhaul/exchange, repair, design and manufacturing of aircraft instruments, avionics and advanced power solutions. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics serves 57 countries and operates one of the largest instrument overhaul and exchange... Read more

FAA grants Part 23 STC to Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module

FAA grants Part 23 STC to Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module

29-Jan-2014Source: Mid-Continent

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a Part 23 Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM®). The AML STC joins a growing list of existing Part 23, 25 and 27 STCs, ranging from single engine pistons to advanced twin... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics appoints Operations Manager

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics appoints Operations Manager

16-Jul-2013Source: Mid-Continent

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has appointed Paul Ryan to the position of Operations Manager. Ryan will manage the company’s manufacturing operations and repair lab. He will focus on providing consistently high quality and on-time deliveries of new products and quick turnarounds for Mid-Continent’s extensive overhaul/exchange services. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla with a... Read more

Trig Avionics names exclusive US Service Center

Trig Avionics names exclusive US Service Center

4-Apr-2013Source: Trig Avionics

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has been named the exclusive U.S. Service Center for Trig Avionics, serving Trig customers in all of North America. The agreement further expands Mid-Continent’s avionics capabilities to include Trigs’ TT21, TT22, and TT31 transponders, TY91 and TY92 VHF Comm radios. Trig Avionics, located in Edinburgh, Scotland, joins a respected network of... Read more

Mid-Continent unveil 2-inch glass standby display

Mid-Continent unveil 2-inch glass standby display

30-Oct-2012Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics introduced an advanced, 2- x 5-inch standby display at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Meeting and Convention in Orlando, Fla. The MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM™) is an entirely self-contained, solid-state instrument that provides attitude, altitude, airspeed and slip information to the pilot during normal operation or in the case... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics adds Controller

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics adds Controller

17-Jul-2012Source: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics announces the addition of Lindsay Koster, CPA as controller. Koster will be responsible for the company’s financial reporting and management of the accounting department. She will provide input and guidance for accounting systems and internal processes, which will ultimately contribute to the company’s growth. “Lindsay brings a high level of financial analysis and... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments adds services, changes name

Mid-Continent Instruments adds services, changes name

9-Apr-2012Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments has officially changed its name to Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics. The new corporate identification better describes the company’s capabilities and underscores its commitment to provide its extensive customer base of general aviation repair facilities with a full range of services supporting avionics systems, instruments and power solutions. Mid-Continent has steadily increased its capacity and... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments names new Quality Assurance Manager

Mid-Continent Instruments names new Quality Assurance Manager

7-Feb-2012Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments announced today the appointment of Mark W. Smith as Quality Assurance Manager. Smith will be responsible for quality control, inspection, maintenance of technical data, and regulatory compliance with federal, state and international agencies at the general aviation instrument, avionics and power management manufacturer and FAA/EASA certified repair facility. “Mark brings an excellent record... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments appoints leader for True Blue Power® division

Mid-Continent Instruments appoints leader for True Blue Power® division

27-Jul-2011Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments announced today the appointment of Dr. John W. Gallman to the position of Division Director for the company’s True Blue Power® division. A veteran of more than 20 ­years in business aviation, Gallman began his career at the NASA Ames Research Center after earning his undergraduate and masters degrees in Aeronautics and Astronautics from... Read more

True Blue Power® to supply emergency power systems to Eurocopter

True Blue Power® to supply emergency power systems to Eurocopter

18-Jul-2011Source: True Blue Power

True Blue Power®, a division of Mid-Continent Instruments and manufacturer of advanced Friendly Lithium power management solutions, announced today a contract with Eurocopter Deutschland, a subsidiary of European Aeronautics Defense and Space Company (EADS), to provide the True Blue Power MD835 Emergency Power Supply (EPS) for the EC135 and EC145 T2 next generation civilian helicopters.... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments celebrates groundbreaking ceremony

Mid-Continent Instruments celebrates groundbreaking ceremony

7-Jul-2011Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments officially broke ground today on a new 6,200-square-foot addition to the company’s Wichita, Kansas headquarters located at 9400 East 34th Street North. More than 150 employees and guests looked on as Mid-Continent Instruments President and CEO, Todd Winter, and dignitaries completed the ceremony. Those in attendance included elected officials from the City of... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments — West honored by FAA

Mid-Continent Instruments — West honored by FAA

11-May-2011Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

VAN NUYS, Calif. – Mid-Continent Instruments announced today that the company’s well-known instrument shop in Van Nuys, Calif., has earned FAA Full Class 1, 2, 3 Radio and Class 3 Accessory repair certification from the FAA. Full Class 1, 2, 3 Radio and Class 3 Accessory certification enables Mid-Continent Instruments west coast facility to add... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments designs ACU for Garmin’s GTN Systems

Mid-Continent Instruments designs ACU for Garmin’s GTN Systems

25-Mar-2011Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Building on the MD41 family of products, Mid-Continent Instruments announces the MD41-151X Series Annunciation Control Units (ACU) — an upgrade to the company’s MD41-146X Series Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) ACUs. Mid-Continent Instruments’ MD41-151X ACU is designed as a companion to the new Garmin Touch Navigator (GTN) systems. Available in horizontal and vertical configurations, the... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments appoints APG Eastern Avionics as Distributor

Mid-Continent Instruments appoints APG Eastern Avionics as Distributor

9-Feb-2011Source: Mid-Continent

APG has entered into a Distributor Agreement with Mid-Continent Instruments, the innovative Instrument Manufacturer and MRO Company, based in Wichita, Kan. “We have worked with Mid-Continent for many years and are extremely pleased to be selected as one of their few distributors”, remarks Gordon Carver, Director of Sales at APG. Mid-Continent has demonstrated a dedication... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments has radar in its sights

Mid-Continent Instruments has radar in its sights

31-Jan-2011Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments announces the addition of weather radar capabilities, including calibration, overhaul, repair and exchange. The instruments leader is expanding its equipment and employees to incorporate the additional services. Mid-Continent Instruments is aggressively growing its avionics repair capabilities and offering its customers factory-level support on legacy equipment, beginning with Bendix/King radars — the receiver and... Read more

Mid-Continent unveils new two-inch airspeed indicator and altimeter

Mid-Continent unveils new two-inch airspeed indicator and altimeter

19-Jan-2011Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments announces the TSO certification and delivery of the MD15 two-inch altimeter and the MD25 two-inch airspeed indicator. “The MD15 altimeter and MD25 airspeed indicator complement our 4200 electric attitude indicator and complete the 2-inch standby package,” said Brett Williams, engineering manager for Mid-Continent Instruments. “Their small size saves space in crowded panels and... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments celebrates 20 years at Van Nuys Airport

Mid-Continent Instruments celebrates 20 years at Van Nuys Airport

15-Nov-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

VAN NUYS, Calif. – Mid-Continent Instruments proudly announces the 20th anniversary of its West Coast facility. The full-service repair station, including overhaul, repair, exchange and distribution, has been strategically located at the Van Nuys Airport for two decades, expanding from its beginnings in a 500-square-foot building to its current 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility. The West Coast... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments unveils new line of power supply products

Mid-Continent Instruments unveils new line of power supply products

20-Oct-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments announced today the latest addition to its array of reliable aircraft products for general aviation — True Blue Powerâ„¢. The new line of power products, designed and manufactured by Mid-Continent Instruments, expands the company’s offerings to include aircraft inverters and emergency batteries. The new lineup — housed in signature true-blue casing — combines... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments promotes CFO to VP Internal Operations

Mid-Continent Instruments promotes CFO to VP Internal Operations

22-Sep-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments proudly announced today the promotion of Cindy Highbarger from chief financial officer (CFO) to vice president of internal operations. One month after being recognized as one of the city’s top CFOs, Highbarger is being honored again — this time with a promotion to the position of vice president at the leading manufacture, overhaul... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments promotes Reddick to purchasing manager

Mid-Continent Instruments promotes Reddick to purchasing manager

6-Aug-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments announced today the promotion of Marissa Reddick to purchasing manager. Reddick’s primary objective in her new position is to keep the production flow as efficient as possible while ensuring the on-time availability of parts. She will continue to select and work with those vendors who meet the company’s critical level of product integrity.... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments Adds Marketing Specialist

Mid-Continent Instruments Adds Marketing Specialist

17-Jul-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments have announced that Sheila Krehbiel has joined the company’s advertising and public relations department as marketing specialist. Krehbiel is responsible for assisting in various print and online marketing activities for the purpose of communicating the company brand, building customer trust and increasing market awareness. Primary duties include copywriting, editing, pre-press production of advertising... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments’ MD50 Static Inverter receives TSO certification

Mid-Continent Instruments’ MD50 Static Inverter receives TSO certification

17-Jul-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments’ MD50 500 VA Static Inverter, one in the company’s new line of True Blue Powerâ„¢ products, has received TSO-C73 certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The MD50 static inverter is ideal for passengers requiring outlet electricity during flight,” said Tom Genovese, director of sales for Mid-Continent Instruments. “We are seeing a growing... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments adds online ordering to website

Mid-Continent Instruments adds online ordering to website

17-Jun-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments announced today the addition of online ordering to its newly revamped website. The expanded website provides 24-hour online ordering capabilities, saving Mid-Continent customers time and offering easy access to pertinent information, no matter their time zone. Highlights of the comprehensive site include a real-time sales inventory, quick ordering of new outright, new exchange... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments’ Cindy Highbarger earns CFO Award distinction

Mid-Continent Instruments’ Cindy Highbarger earns CFO Award distinction

28-May-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments proudly announced today that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Cindy Highbarger has been named a recipient of the Wichita Business Journal’s first CFO Awards. One of 12 elite CFOs, Highbarger was chosen from more than 100 nominees in three categories based on company size. Highbarger earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Wichita State... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments promotes Marissa Reddick to purchasing supervisor

Mid-Continent Instruments promotes Marissa Reddick to purchasing supervisor

18-May-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent Instruments announced today the promotion of Marissa Reddick to purchasing supervisor. Reddick’s primary objective in her new position is to ensure that all parts received meet Mid-Continent’s best cost, quality and delivery standards; these benefits are directly passed on to all Mid-Continent customers. Reddick began her career at Mid-Continent Instruments in February 1997. She... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments Receives TSO for Lithium Emergency Power Supply

Mid-Continent Instruments Receives TSO for Lithium Emergency Power Supply

8-Apr-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

Mid-Continent’s cutting-edge lithium battery, the MD835 Emergency Power Supply, recently received TSO certification from the FAA. Rigorous RTCA DO-160 environmental testing and DO-311 testing for Rechargeable Lithium Systems was conducted to receive TSO approval. “The MD835 features Lithium NanophosphateTM technology, something never-before used in an emergency power supply. We are excited to bring this advancement... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments Expands IT and Marketing Depts

Mid-Continent Instruments Expands IT and Marketing Depts

27-Mar-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

WICHITA, Kan. — Mid-Continent Instruments announced  the addition of two new employees. Susan Mayer joins the Information Technology (IT) Department as Systems Software Support. Mayer’s responsibilities include software applications support, as well as shipping and phone systems maintenance and development. Mayer has a Masters of Science in Information Technology with an emphasis in Business Analysis... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments speeds up response time with ODA approval

Mid-Continent Instruments speeds up response time with ODA approval

14-Mar-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

VAN NUYS, Calif. — Mid-Continent Instruments – West now has the capability to reach international customers without delays. Bryan Miner, in his role as Chief Inspector, is the latest unit member of the company’s Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA). Miner is authorized to issue export airworthiness approvals for Class II products shipped overseas on behalf of... Read more

Wichita Police Department Recognizes Mid-Continent Instruments

Wichita Police Department Recognizes Mid-Continent Instruments

12-Mar-2010Source: Mid-Continent Instruments

The Wichita Police Department’s Air Section has recognized Mid-Continent Instruments’ excellent customer service with the WPD Certificate of Appreciation. Lt. Paul Shields and David Fry, Director of Maintenance, presented Mid-Continent Instruments President and CEO Todd Winter with the award recently. Mid-Continent literally helped keep the Air Section’s 2003 MD500E Light Single Helicopter in the air,... Read more

Mid-Continent Instruments is 45 Years Old

Mid-Continent Instruments is 45 Years Old

2-Apr-2009Source: Vertical

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