Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has introduced a Certified Pre-Owned program for its in-service fleet of PT6A engines. Through their aircraft dealer, customers of PT6A-powered used aircraft whose engines are certified under the program will be given a one-year/500-hour first run warranty, along with additional benefits, which include options for six months complimentary technical publications, […]
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FlightSafety expands online classes
FlightSafety International has expanded its eLearning program with three new online courses: Performance Based Navigation, Human Factors-Crew Resource Management, and Single Pilot Resource Management. According to company officials, FlightSafety’s online ICAO En-route and Terminal Performance Based Navigation courses will enable operators to meet FAA and EASA training requirements. The training includes RNAV, RNP, RNP-APCH, B-RNAV and […]
Companies team on affordable ADS-B annuciator
FreeFlight Systems has integrated its model 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor and Applied Avionics‘ VIVISUN fault annunciator. The pairing delivers aircraft owners increased flexibility in achieving ADS-B compliance before the FAA’s Jan. 1, 2020, deadline. The VIVISUN fault annunciator meets the requirements for pilot notification of an ADS-B Out failure, in an easy to install, sunlight readable, […]
uAvionix transceivers now work with ForeFlight
uAvionix Corporation reports that both the echoUAT and SkyEcho ADS-B transceivers are officially supported on the flight planning app ForeFlight Mobile. What that means is that as part of the Foreflight Connect program, echoUAT and SkyEcho display ADS-B weather and traffic through the ForeFlight Mobile application. “We are very excited for our echoUAT and SkyEcho […]
FreeFlight introduces next gen sensor
FreeFlight Systems has introduced its Model 1201C SBAS/GNSS sensor. As an ADS-B rule-compliant position source, the 1201C SBAS/GNSS sensor meets the performance requirements of GPS certification, according to company officials. The 1201C has been designed to replace the 1201, the first SBAS/GNSS sensor to receive FAA TSO authorization. The 1201C integrates with existing Mode S […]
Online Backcountry Ground School launches
Just released is Basic Backcountry Online Ground School, an online ground school specific to mountain and backcountry flying. The new course by Latitude Aviation offers a comprehensive study of concepts and practices unique to mountain flying, covering subjects like canyon flying, density altitude, performance calculation, and more. The school put out a trailer on YouTube […]
New edition of The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual published
The 11th edition of The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual from ASA covers everything a student needs to know from their first flight, to post-solo maneuvers, cross-country and night flying. According to ASA officials, this is a ground school textbook, maneuvers manual, and syllabus all rolled into one, providing a step-by-step course for student pilots working towards […]
Wipaire upgrades Caravan floats
Wipaire has rolled out oil bath wheels on new production Wipline 8750 amphibious floats, eliminating the need for repeated greasing. The design allows the main gear wheel bearings to be continuously lubricated using common SAE 15W50 motor oil (or equivalent), increasing the life of the bearings, company officials explained. Oil bath wheels are standard on […]
Sometimes old school is best…
Sporty’s Classic Kneeboard, one of the products offered the longest by the pilot shop, demonstrates that sometimes old school is best, according to company officials. Its simple design withstands decades of use, they note. Sporty’s Classic Kneeboard is an extra-thick aluminum board with foam backing and an elastic strap with a Velcro closure. Measuring 6” by […]