Platinum Tools has introduced a 5-in-1 Fiber Optic Stripper and Kevlar Scissors. The 5-in-1 Fiber Optic Stripper features a five cavity design that allows for use with a multitude of fiber optic cables. The pre-set design ensures all cavities are precision set with no adjustments required. Cushioned grip handles provide positive non-slip, comfortable operation. The Kevlar Fiber Optic […]
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Concorde Battery STC approved for Cessna 680
An STC has been issued by the FAA to install Concorde Battery’s RG-380E/60L or RG-380E/53L AGM sealed lead acid batteries in Cessna 680 aircraft. The Sovereign joins the list of Citation aircraft certified to fly with the Concorde RG Series batteries. ST04366AT allows for two RG-380E/60L (48 Ah) or two RG-38E/53L (53 Ah) AGM sealed […]
iFly GPS 10.0 released for all iFly devices, Android, iOS, and Windows
Adventure Pilot has released iFly GPS version 10.0 for all iFly devices, Android, iOS, and Windows. iFly GPS for Windows is a free download, available for everyone wanting to take advantage of iFly’s interface for flight planning, aviation weather, navigation, and more, company officials said. The program can be downloaded at www.iFlyGPS.com/Windows. Also included with Version 10 […]
Sporty’s adds to Flight Gear line
The newest addition to Sporty’s Flight Gear HP family is a portfolio bag, which can be used for everyday training or for a day in the office. Built for the pilot on the go, the Approach Bag has space for all the essentials without a massive footprint, according to Sporty’s officials. The main compartment features a padded computer […]
New Airman Certification Standards for private pilot, instrument rating, and commercial pilot released
ASA will begin shipping new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, and Instrument Rating Airplane in mid-June. Effective June 12, 2017, these new standards will cancel the previous editions of the Private Pilot (FAA-S-ACS-6), Instrument Rating (FAA-S-ACS-8), and Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-12C). These FAA ACS documents provide the aeronautical knowledge, […]
Pilot Partner app adds support for BasicMed
While many pilots are excited to fly under BasicMed, the new rules require pilots to understand new requirements that are often seen as complex. That led Pilot Partner to add support for BasicMed in its FAA Medical Wizard questionnaire. The electronic logbook app already supports first, second and third class medical requirements, as well as relevant checklists, […]
Airforms earns EASA approval for Caravan Nose Gear
WASILLA, Alaska – Airforms has obtained EASA STC approval for a procedure that provides repairs to worn Nose Gear Torque Links and Nose Gear Shock Struts, and replacement of their attaching parts with FAA PMA approved oversize components. “Torque link joints can have a tendency to loosen over time as the torque link pins, bolt […]
Garmin G5 STC’d as DG/HSI
Garmin has received approval of the G5 electronic flight instrument for installation as a replacement directional gyro (DG) or horizontal situation indicator (HSI) in type-certificated fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. When paired with select VHF NAV/COMMs or GPS navigators, the G5 can be considered primary for displaying magnetic heading, VOR/LOC guidance and/or GPS course guidance, as well […]
Latest edition of The Pilot’s Manual: Instrument Flying released
The seventh edition of “The Pilot’s Manual: Instrument Flying” has been updated to reflect current rules and procedures, as well as the Airman Certification Standards. This textbook provides everything an instrument student needs to know to safely fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), according to officials with ASA. All the […]