The new design transfers the weight of the door to the footings that support the hydraulic door, eliminating the need for additional side columns from the building manufacturer, offering a “significant building cost reduction,” according to company officials.
Products
Cockpit camera now available for R22s, R44s, and R66s
Mounted on the ceiling, the 4K Ultra HD camera records video, intercom audio, radio communications, and GPS position to a removable 128 GB USB flash drive.
Aerospace startup introduces hybrid generator for electric-powered flight
The LaunchPoint HPS400 is a 40kW generator with the capacity to power large drones and flying vehicle missions that require extended ranges of flight, according to officials with the company, which has also received a $1.25 million grant from the Department of Defense to develop hybrid-electric flight technology for flying cars.
Remote control for your aircraft
SwitcheOn remotely controls your aircraft’s engine or cabin pre-heater for your aircraft, so you no longer have to drive out to the airport the night before to plug your airplane in to fly in the morning.
uAvionix AV-20-S approved as clock replacement
The AV-20-S Non-Required Safety Enhancing Equipment (NORSEE) certification has been updated to reflect the approval.
Hartzell awarded STC for Talon prop on Extra 300L
The 78-inch diameter Hartzell Talon replaces the standard wood core three-blade propeller to provide a 2.5% increase in takeoff acceleration, 5% decrease in takeoff distance, and a 5% increase in climb performance, company officials report.
ASA updates Multi-Engine Oral Exam Guide
The latest edition has been updated to reflect current references and regulatory changes. New and updated questions related to primary and secondary flight controls have been added, as well as a new section on oxygen systems. The checklist section on conducting multi-engine maneuvers and emergency procedures has also been updated.
tailBeaconX ADS-B transponder receives FAA nod
The tailBeaconX, which replaces a rear navigation light in general aviation aircraft, includes a transponder, ADS-B OUT, SBAS GPS, and rear LED position light.
Sporty’s better barf bag makes a bad time better
“It’s not a glamorous product, but it’s one that needs to be easy to use and effective,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “Having some Better Barf bags on board is a great insurance policy. They contain the mess rather than creating a bigger one.”