Approach Aviation has introduced a new set of tools designed for proper installation, removal, and testing of alternator drive couplings found on many Continental Aerospace Technologies piston engines.
Picture of the Day: Flying in formation
Steve Sundstrom submitted this photo and note: “There is no place like being in formation over Texas in December.”
Bearhawk triphibious airplane takes flight
Bearhawk Aircraft officials report the successful operations of a Bearhawk 4-Place aircraft on wheels, floats, and skis, which the company is calling a “triphibious” airplane.
New carbon fiber wings for the Seamax M-22
The new carbon fiber wings includes a lot of advantages, including lower weight, high strength, zero corrosion, and less production time.
Garmin enhances USB chargers for GA aircraft
The new models of the GSB 15 are offered with either dual USB Type-C ports or an option that includes a combination of USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports. Both new models include two 27W USB charging ports that can provide enough power to charge most later generation mobile devices during use in the cockpit and throughout the cabin.
Picture of the Day: A furry friend goes flying
Roger Struthers submitted this photo and note: “After helping with the preflight, one of my wife’s cats, Gomer, is waiting for the command to mount up. This photo was taken April 6, 2021, the first flight for the year. The flight was a little bumpy, but it always feels good to get that first flight under your belt. This is my Kolb Firestar that I have been flying for almost 20 years.”
Free recurrent training courses for drone pilots online
Drone pilots who have Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification can now take their required training courses for free online at the FAA Safety Team website. The training ensures that pilots have the knowledge necessary to operate in accordance with the Operations Over People rule when it becomes effective on April 21, 2021.
uAvionix ping200X certified
ping200X, which combines a Mode S Transponder, ADS-B Out, and an altitude encoder, is certified for use on drones, general aviation, and defense aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Spring in Iowa
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo, with a note: “Spring has finally arrived in Iowa, and I got this shot Easter weekend when a friend flew in to Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA).”