Flight Outfitters has introduced its Pilot Flashlight and Pilot Survival Knife. The Pilot Flashlight is designed for one-handed use with two accessible push buttons – one for white LED light and one for red LED light. For those inevitable times when a pilot holds their flashlight with their mouth for “hands-free” use, the Pilot Flashlight also has […]
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Hartzell aluminum prop approved as replacement for Cardinal RGs
Hartzell Propeller has received an STC for its two-blade aluminum scimitar propeller to replace the factory standard prop for Cessna 177RG Cardinal and Reims F177RG aircraft powered by IO-360-A1B6(D) 200-hp engines. Offered through Hartzell’s Top Prop performance conversion program, introductory pricing is $10,500 for the new 78-inch diameter Scimitar propeller, composite spinner and STC documentation. […]
PlaneLogiX releases free builder logbook
CARRBORO, NC — PlaneLogiX has released a new Builder Logbook module available to aircraft builders for free. Builders can use the free service to keep track of their airplane as it is built. Add photos, videos, and more to catalog the homebuilder journey, company officials note. PlaneLogiX officials said they designed the Builder Logbook to be […]
Sporty’s debuts dual USB charger
Modern cockpits are filled with portable avionics, and keeping these devices charged is essential for safe operations. That’s why Sporty’s is the Flight Gear Dual USB Charger. Two USB ports provide up to 4.8 amps (2.4 amps each), giving plenty of power to an iPad and a Stratus at the same time — no more searching for […]
Fly the Glass Cockpit Like a Pro published
Gold Seal CFII Bob Littlefield has released his latest book, “Fly the Glass Cockpit Like a Pro.” The book examines how advancing technology is changing aviation, and gives pilots the tools and knowledge they need to fly safely in this new environment, according to Littlefield. The book explains these changes in plain English, from the pilot’s perspective, and […]
NavMonster relaunches
CEDAR PARK, Texas — NavMonster, a free web-based application offering flight planning, weather, and airport airspace resources, has relaunched its website, along with a new, free app in the Apple store. “As one of the early online general aviation weather and flight planning services, the NavMonster team is excited to restore this free service that lets pilots […]
New book for Aviation Maintenance Technicians
New from ASA is Practical Electricity for Aviation Maintenance Technicians. The new book is based on the original text by Dale Crane, and edited by Dennis W. Wilt. Illustrated throughout, each chapter concludes with review questions for classroom and self-study use. ASA officials note that it is an ideal textbook for high school STEM and Magnet programs, […]
Baron debuts Baron Flight Cross Section
Baron, a provider of weather intelligence, has introduced Baron Flight Cross section, a new feature for the Baron Weather API for Aviation, a data distribution service that enables integration of data into a variety of applications. Baron Flight Cross Section provides customers with detailed weather information for every altitude between takeoff and landing. With Baron Flight Cross Section, […]
Aircraft Spruce offers Oshkosh pick-up
Going to EAA AirVenture next month? If you place an order online or by phone at Aircraft Spruce of at least $100, you can pick up your items at the Oshkosh show in the company’s booth. Orders for pick up must be placed by noon, July 17, EST. They will then be brought to the show on […]