Go Engine Management Company (Gemco) has introduced a set of cost-savings programs for owners of piston engine aircraft that offer consistent, tax-advantaged monthly payment plans to cover the cost of engine overhauls. These engine programs have been shown to increase the value of aircraft during resale, stabilize the cost of aircraft ownership, provide tax savings, […]
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STC approved for Twin Commander with MT-Propeller
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the Quiet Fan Jet 5-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Twin Commander 690/695 Series with the Honeywell engines. According to MT-Propeller President Gerd Muehlbauer, the installation features: Reduced takeoff distance by approximately 10%; Enhanced cruise performance by 3 to 4 kts; (MTOW, ISA); Cooler ITTs during engine start […]
MiraCheck CoPilot app released
Just released by Miralou Aero is MiraCheck CoPilot, a mobile voice assistant checklist, which uses voice prompts to combat complacency that can occur when pilots read or check the same items over and over. It was designed to navigate content in the most efficient way possible, according to its developers. Emergency procedures, for example, can […]
FlexAlert Multi-Function Annunciator debuts
Approach Aviation has received FAA approval and is now shipping its FlexAlert Multifunction Annunciator. The FlexAlert Multifunction Annunciator is an all-in-one multifunction display that places critical warning and condition annunciations directly in front of the pilot to increase safety, save money and simplify panel layouts, according to company officials. The sunlight-readable, dimmable LED display includes […]
TCW Technologies receives FAA approval for back-up battery systems
TCW Technologies has received FAA approval for it Integrated Back-up Battery Systems (IBBS). Company officials report they now have design and manufacturing approval and authorization via TSO C179a. The IBBS-12v-4ah-CRT and IBBS-12v-2ah-CRT units received authorization in April 2017. The IBBS system is a self-contained back-up power unit that can be used to provide uninterrupted power to […]
New edition of Aviation Mechanic Handbook released
ASA has released the seventh edition of the Aviation Mechanic Handbook. The updated version reflects current procedures, and adds information on welding, turbine engines, and troubleshooting, according to ASA officials. The Aviation Mechanic Handbook is a toolbox-size book. Company officials note that this standard reference for the industry is based on the long-in-print original by Dale Crane. Excerpted […]
Sporty’s Drone Study Buddy App now available for Android
Sporty’s latest Study Buddy App is now available for Android devices. “This app makes it easier to prepare for the written as we supply practice tests in addition to a wealth of content and an array of ways to access the content for remote pilots,” says Sporty’s Academy President Eric Radtke. The Remote Pilot Study […]
Belite introduces Fuel/Water Discriminator
The FAA has long warned: Water contamination of aircraft fuel systems has been and remains a major cause of aircraft engine power failure. (AC43-16, Alert 123) Belite RADIANT Technology has introduced a new product that alerts pilots to fuel exhaustion or water contamination. The new RADIANT Fuel/Water Discriminator will instantly tell the pilot or vehicle […]
USAIG adds free subscription to Sporty’s Takeoff App Pro with new aircraft policies
USAIG and Sporty’s have teamed up to include one-year subscriptions for two pilots to Sporty’s Takeoff App Pro (a $119.98 value) with all new Owner Pilot aircraft policies. Aircraft covered under the Owner Pilot category are general aviation aircraft piloted by the owner or an owner-associate, and typically used for a combination of pleasure and […]