For every mile you travel north, there are 90 miles of shoreline. No one knows who came up with that measurement for the British Columbia coastline, but tracking every inlet, sound, bay and cove makes the number convincing. There are coastal seaplane pilots who do it every day in the daunting fog and drizzle typical […]
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Hartzell Trailblazer prop receives STC for Cessna Cardinals
Hartzell Propeller‘s composite Trailblazer prop has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Cessna Cardinals. The approval covers retractable gear normally aspirated and turbonormalized C-177RG Cardinals with IO-360s and IO-390s engines. “Our testing found the Trailblazer two-blade prop to have excellent performance. Its light weight and the composite materials result in very smooth operation,” said […]
Airfoil App introduces text messaging and local groups
Airfoil, a free app for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, introduces Airfoil Chat and Airport Chat. With Airfoil Chat, pilots and Airfoil members can connect with one another with direct one-on-one messaging. Use Airfoil Chat to organize trips, share advice, discuss planes and parts for sale, and much more. With Airport Chat, pilots can open Airfoil while at […]
GlobalParts.aero named LoPresti distributor
GlobalParts.aero has been named an official distributor for LoPresti Aviation’s next generation landing and taxi light systems. LoPresti’s high-intensity discharge (HID) BoomBeam lighting systems produce 500% more light and outperforms both older halogen lights and factory-installed LED lights, according to company officials. The system has Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and Parts Manufacturing Authority (PMA) approval […]
The Flight Instructor’s Survival Guide published
Just released is The Flight Instructor’s Survival Guide by Arlynn McMahon. In the book, McMahon lifts the Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) principles from the classroom and brings them into the cockpit. Her 44 stories demonstrate the FOI principles in flight and offer strategies for dealing with both common and unexpected situations, according to ASA officials. In this […]
Access hard-to-reach areas with slim screwdrivers
Working in confined spaces just got a bit easier, with the introduction of the BAHCO Ergo Slim Insulated 1000V Screwdrivers. The BAHCO Ergo Slim Insulated Screwdrivers has a blade diameter that’s reduced by 30%. The extra-slim handle design makes the tool more compact and easy to carry, while the streamlined integrated protective insulation doesn’t interfere with […]
Latest edition of The Pilot’s Manual: Flight School released
The new fifth edition of The Pilot’s Manual: Flight School has been updated to reflect current rules and procedures, as well as the Airman Certification Standards. This textbook covers all the required tasks for the FAA Practical Exam for the Private and Commercial certificates, according to ASA officials. With text supported by more than 500 full-color […]
SkyVector adds MRMS Weather Radar Layer
SkyVector has added MRMS Weather Radar to its online flight planning platform. But what is MRMS? It stands for Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor. The Multi-Radar part means that data streams from multiple radar stations, be they NEXRAD WSR-88Ds or TDWRs, are collected and combined to produce a product that’s better than a single station could do alone, company […]
PlaneLogiX releases Aircraft Profiles Status Sheet
PlaneLogiX has released its Aircraft Profiles Status Sheet, which is included with every PlaneLogiX subscription. According to company officials, this is possibly the biggest single feature in the PlaneLogiX offering. Aircraft Profiles allow you to track and “roll” inspections or recurring part replacements without the need for generating maintenance records in the system, but with the […]