An expanded second edition of “Flying the SOCATA Trinidad, Tobago and Tampico” has just been released. The second edition comes five years after the original release. Many pilots have seen the SOCATA “Caribbean Series” of planes over the years and remember them for their gull-wing doors and European styling, according to author William Bennett. “This […]
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New DVD saves time, money on aircraft preventive maintenance
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A new how-to video from the Experimental Aircraft Association gives certificated aircraft owners a better understanding of preventive maintenance and ways to save money by personally completing some of the tasks. “Aircraft Ownership: Understanding Owner Preventive Maintenance” is a multi-part video series combined on one DVD that shows certificated […]
Piper M600 approved for Hartzell five-blade prop
VERO BEACH, Florida — Piper Aircraft reports that the Piper M600 has received approval from the FAA for the Hartzell five-blade composite swept tip propeller. The five-blade composite propeller, designed specifically for the Piper M600, features thin, maximum efficiency airfoils, providing the opportunity for increased performance, according to company officials. “The Hartzell propeller five-bladed prop design not […]
Sporty’s reinvents the intro flight
Intro flights have long been the way that new pilots discover the joys of flying. After analyzing how successful intro flights are in converting interested people to student pilots, Sporty’s has reinvented the introductory flight process by enhancing and enlarging it, according to company officials. Sporty’s has bundled four flying lessons, access to its online […]
Electronic ignition and Thunderbolt options for Van’s Aircraft
Van’s Aircraft customers now have the option to add an electronic ignition system on their Lycoming engines. In addition, a new Lycoming Engines and Van’s Aircraft partnership allows Van’s customers to select performance and color options for their engines via Lycoming’s Thunderbolt product line. “Many customers have requested performance and color options for their Lycoming […]
Hartzell Trailblazer Composite Prop receives STC for Super Cubs
Hartzell Propeller‘s 83-inch composite Trailblazer propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Super Cub PA-12 and PA-18 aircraft. Doug Brewer, of Alaska West Air, who flies a Super Cub in Alaska, is the first customer to be able to take advantage of the improved Trailblazer performance, company officials report. “I do moose counts […]
Aerocet earns TSO on 6750 straight floats
Aerocet has received FAA TSO approval for its 6750 straight floats. The next phase of approval, STC, is nearing completion, according to company officials. A set of 6750 straight floats are currently installed on a Quest Kodiak 100. Company officials claim the floats are quick on the step, possess a large “sweet spot” and are lighter […]
Jeppesen and Garmin expand Garmin Pilot App wireless data capabilities
Garmin and Jeppesen recently unveiled new wireless data transfer capabilities for Jeppesen terminal charts that are accessed through select Garmin avionics and the iOS-based Garmin Pilot app. “The ability to provide wireless data updates streamlines the flight preparation process and allows pilots to take the skies more quickly,” said Scott Reagan, director, Jeppesen OEM Client Management. […]
uAvionix launches foursome of ADS-B products
uAvionix Corporation enters the general aviation market with four products: EchoUAT, SkyFYX, SkyEcho, and EchoESX. An Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) ADS-B avionics solution provider, uAvionix officials say they aim to disrupt the general aviation industry by leveraging solutions developed for drones to transform avionics design and dramatically reduce the size and cost of ownership. ADS-B Transceiver EchoUAT […]