Jay Groen, chairman of Groen Brothers Aviation (GBA), died Oct. 9 at his home in Washington D.C., after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 62. Jay co-founded GBA in 1986 with his brother, David, to develop modern autorotative aircraft. “Jay’s passing leaves a void within us all, but at the same time furthers our […]
“Warplane”: a PBS blockbuster
Public television is about to unleash one of the most fascinating series ever produced about the history of military aviation. Coming to a PBS station near you on Nov. 8, “Warplane” sweeps across the entire panorama of military flight, including the innovators, inventors and technologists, as well as the airplanes themselves. The four-part series is […]
Valley Commercial Capital: For all your aircraft financing needs
For the general aviation pilot who is looking to finance their new or used aircraft at a competitive rate with an experienced lender, Valley Commercial Capital, LLC is the answer. Valley Commercial Capital (VCC), an aviation finance group headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, has unparalleled experience in the aircraft finance industry. A subsidiary of Valley […]
Flight Guide Online debuts
Airguide Publications presents Flight Guide Online, a new full service flight tool. Flight Guide Online gives pilots the ability to locate airports by searching in-depth airport data, services, fuel prices, food, transportation and lodging, recreational information and much more, Airguide officials say. Clear and concise airport diagrams and airspace graphics and photos can be enlarged […]
Pilot Journey offers new employment service
A new aviation employment website is available at PilotJourney.com where employers and job seekers can post job notices and resumes at no charge. While the new service was requested by some of Pilot Journey’s flight school customers as a means to advertise openings for flight instructors and other school personnel, it will list openings in […]
New goggles fit right over your prescription glasses
Uvex has launched its new Uvex Strategy Goggle, which fits over most prescription eyewear, providing protection in the harshest environments. The goggle’s lightweight body is composed of soft, flexible thermopoly elastomer that conforms to the face, unlike other products that use rigid polyvinyl chloride. Four models are available to suit a variety of working conditions, […]
Power Flow Systems offers tuned exhaust kit for Diamond DA-40s
Power Flow Systems, Inc., has earned FAA STC approval allowing owners of Diamond DA-40 Aircraft to retrofit their Lycoming engines with a high performance tuned exhaust system. The system is only available for those models with the MT Propeller. Certification work is in progress for Diamonds with Hartzell propellers. Power Flow’s Tuned Exhaust System can […]
Earn AVTRIP points at Hangar63.com
Pilots can earn additional AVTRIP points by purchasing pilot and aviation merchandise at Hangar63.com, an online store that carries an extensive inventory of items from Jeppesen, Garmin, Bose, Telex, Motion Computing, ASA, as well as a variety of pilot supplies, training aids, cockpit accessories, apparel, safety products, children’s items and gifts. AVTRIP members just need […]
Sennheiser debuts new headset
Sennheiser has just unveiled a new lightweight, lower-cost headset. The HME 43-K, which costs $235, weighs just 3.35 ounces. Padding in the extra large ear pads and the adjustable headband make for a safe and comfortable fit, company officials say. The noise-compensated condenser microphone can be worn on the left or on the right and […]