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 […]
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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 […]
Customize cabin heat with Turbo Heat
The Turbo Heat – from Custom Welding Products – is designed to match the exact specifications of each unique homebuilt. Each unit is made from industrial grade .063 aluminum tubes with .125 6061T-6 aluminum end caps laser cut, welded and machined to exact tolerance for ease of installation and a vibration free fit, according to company […]
King Schools discounts drone courses for AOPA members
Members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) now qualify for an exclusive discount on the King Schools Drone Pilot License Test Prep Course. “AOPA’s recent creation of a Drone Pilot Membership welcomes people who fly, or desire to fly, drones,” said John King, co-founder of King Schools. “Many will be hoping to acquire a Remote […]
Gemco launches protection programs for piston engines
Gemco has introduced a set of protection programs for piston aircraft engines. Gemco’s flagship catastrophic protection program covers unscheduled maintenance and engine-driven accessories for the cost of an extra gallon of gas per hour, according to company officials. Working with the aircraft owner and his preferred maintenance provider, Gemco turns “unpredictable engine expenses into an […]
ARTEX debuts ELT Test and Programmer Set
ACR Electronics aviation brand ARTEX has introduced the ARTEX TPS 8715, a specially designed test and programmer set for the general aviation market. The ARTEX TPS 8715 will program, test, and decode ARTEX 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) models, including the ME406, ELT 1000 and ELT 345. The kit includes a programmer with rechargeable […]
Bondhus adds to HandyHex line
Bondhus has added a line of hollow hex handles that allow adjustment of the distance a hex blade extends from the handle. Users can adjust the distance the blade extends from the handle because the hole in the handle extends all the way through the handle, company officials explain. The handle will also accept the […]
Continental expands diesel engine line
MOBILE, Alabama — Continental Motors Group has expanded its family of diesel engines, adding the CD-265 and CDR-285 engines. The CD-265 is intended for fix-winged applications, while the CDR-285 is designed for rotary wing applications. The CD-265 and CDR-285 are air cooled, boxer style turbocharged engines producing 262 hp at 2,500 rpm and 285 hp […]
New era in Cessna training begins
Pilots learning to fly at Textron Aviation authorized Cessna Pilot Centers are experiencing a new era of flight instruction with the now-paperless Cessna Pilot Center Training System developed by King Schools. “These learning pilots are enjoying the unparalleled accessibility provided by this web-based, study-anywhere program that can be loaded onto their iPads for offline study […]