Aircraft seat belts typically don’t get much consideration when it comes to adding style and presentation to your interior. The folks at Aircraft Belts are out to change that perception. A sister company to Twin Commander Aircraft, Aircraft Belts is now offering replacement restraint systems that feature custom-engraved lift lever lids featuring your aircraft’s head-on […]
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Let there be light
Striplin Runway Lights has introduced new Runway End Identification Lights (REIL) for general aviation airports. REILs are located outside of the runway threshold lights, and help to positively identify the “runway environment” during low visibility and nighttime operations, company officials explain. The new REILs consist of a Master unit and a Slave unit that flash […]
Free checklist to find the right training in helicopters
Finding the right flight instructor is important for the success of any future pilot. The student’s future career, personal safety, and a significant chunk of money is in the hands of the instructor or school when a student learns to fly, especially a helicopter, according to Kevin Kahl of 11th Dimension Helicopters. Unfortunately, many aspiring pilots […]
Tools with a twist — and a lower price
Inspect any A&P’s tool box and you’ll find safety wire pliers. Often referred to as SWIPES (for Safety Wire Installation Pliers), they ease the operation of twisting wire that firmly secures fasteners and other parts. The two primary components of swipes are the locking jaw and a lever that rotates pliers when pulled out. In […]
New Folio Bag harkens back to days of the DC-3
Flight Outfitters has introduced its Folio Bag, which “looks like it just left the flight deck of a DC-3,” according to company officials. The bag is “very practical,” officials add, noting it stores a “surprising amount of gear without looking bulky or weighing you down.” It has separate pockets for your tablet and laptop, plus a […]
New checklist app helps handle emergencies
If you have a situation in flight or on the ground, are your emergency checklists close at hand? You will with the new Aero Checklist from Apple’s App Store. With Aero Checklist, the most critical emergencies related to each stage of the flight are right at your finger tips, according to the developers. Aero Checklist […]
ASA Carbon Monoxide Detector redesigned
The ASA Carbon Monoxide Detector has been redesigned to meet National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations. Company officials report that the detector features a spot sensor on the front that darkens when harmful levels of carbon monoxide are detected, and then returns to its original color when the air freshens. A “date opened” feature allows […]
Cost-saving engine overhaul program launches
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, […]
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 […]