The seventh edition of “The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School” covers all the required knowledge tested on the private and commercial FAA knowledge exams and the oral portion of the practical exam (check ride).
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Thinking of painting your airplane?
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings has added four new aircraft types to its Aircraft Color Visualizer, including the Cessna 182, Beech Baron, Kodiak 100, and Pilatus PC-12.
Small horizontal fuel float introduced
RADIANT Technology has introduced the Bingo 6, a small horizontal fuel float that can be used at any point in a fuel tank to detect the presence — or absence — of fuel.
STC approved for 7-blade propeller for King Airs
MT-Propeller has received an FAA and EASA STC for the installation of its 7-blade Silent Seven Propeller on Beech King Air 300, 300LW, B300, and B300C series aircraft powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A propeller turbines.
ASA updates Student Pilot’s Flight Manual
The book from the legendary flight instructor William K. Kershner, edited by his son, William C. Kershner, is a ground school textbook, maneuvers manual, and syllabus all rolled into one, according to ASA officials.
MyTIS brings digital ATIS to pilots
With MyTIS pilots can access ATIS information “before critical phases of flight and then confirm the current ATIS when in range of the ATIS broadcast,” company officials explained.
Garmin adds optional audio panel capability to GTR 205 COMM radios
Garmin has unveiled new updates for the GTR 205 and GTR 205x slimline COMM radios that add optional integrated audio panel capabilities, including a four-place intercom, dual-COMM switching, and COMM playback.
Cirrus upgrades Cirrus IQ app
With the upgraded Cirrus IQ app, aircraft owners can pair their connected Cirrus aircraft to the IQ app to check aircraft status, such as fuel, fluids, battery health, and flight hours through their iPhone or the new My Hangar online portal, Cirrus officials said.
STC awarded for new prop on X-Range Meridian
Advantages of the engine replacement include more efficiency, extended range, and a reduction in maintenance and operating costs, company officials said.