New from ASA is the CX-3 Flight Computer. The CX-3 performs a multitude of aviation functions and may be used on all FAA and Canadian pilot, mechanic, and dispatcher knowledge exams. Solve for time, speed, distance, heading, wind, fuel, airspeed, altitude, weight and balance equations and more. A calculator, clock, timer and stopwatch are also […]
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Superbird Paint Restoration System available at Aircraft Spruce
Now available from Aircraft Spruce is the Superbird Paint Restoration System, which allows you to purchase a complete set of paint restoration system products. The system can be applied by hand using microfiber towels or with an orbital buffing machine, vastly improving the appearance of your aircraft’s exterior paint, according to Aircraft Spruce officials. The […]
Baron unveils new weather tracking and forecasting tools
Baron has introduced Aviation Weather, its suite of aviation weather data products. Baron Aviation Weather features a variety of weather tracking and forecasting tools designed specifically for use in the aviation industry, including two Baron-exclusive, proprietary weather intelligence products: Baron Flight Cross Section and Global Radar. Baron Flight Cross Section provides customers with detailed weather […]
New Beechcraft and Cessna PMA Exhaust Stacks win approval
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis has received FAA/PMA approval for Beechcraft and Cessna exhaust stacks. The approval covers the Beechcraft F33A, F33C, S35, V35A, V35B, 36 and A36 Left Hand Collector Assembly (P/N A35-950005-37M), which replace Beechcraft part numbers 35-950005-37, 35-950005-1 and 35-9016-1. Also receiving approval is the Right Hand Collector Assembly [P/N A35-950005-39M], which replaces Beechcraft’s […]
$199 ADS-B receiver unveiled
Adventure Pilot, the maker of the iFly GPS, has unveiled its affordable ADS-B receiver, the RXWX. According to company officials, the device builds on the Stratux platform, but arrives fully assembled and ready to fly. Features include: Dual band ADS-B In; Internal WAAS capable GPS sensor; Temperature sensing automated cooling fan; WiFi Interface up to […]
Raisbeck receives STC approval for five-blade swept propellers for King Air 350
Raisbeck Engineering has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the FAA for its new composite five-blade swept propeller for the Beechcraft King Air 350. The propeller, designed to improve King Air comfort, performance and efficiency, was developed in collaboration with Hartzell Propeller, according to Raisbeck officials. The new 106″ diameter propeller reduces weight and […]
Pilatus PC12 flight simulator gets FAA approval
SEATTLE — one-G simulation has received an FAA Letter of Authorization (LOA) for the Swiss12 Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD), a new training platform based on the Pilatus PC12. Like one-G’s line of other FAA approved AATD’s, the Swiss12 is model specific, emulating the flight characteristics, instrumentation, and cockpit ergonomics of the Pilatus PC12. The […]
Student Pilot Kit updated
The ASA Student Pilot Kit has been updated to include the latest FAA release of the Student Pilot Guide and Airman Certification Standards for Private Pilot Airplane, the Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide, and Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook for High Wing Aircraft. Based on the Complete Pilot textbook series by Bob Gardner, this kit provides […]
A more affordable headset for pilots
NFlight Technology has introduced NFlightMic, an aviation microphone that converts a consumer headset into an aviation headset. A pilot can now buy an active-noise-canceling headset from any electronics store, add the NFlightMic, and be able to use the headset in the cockpit. This increases pilots’ choices and cuts the average cost of a top-of-the-line ANR […]