Hartzell Propeller‘s new five-blade composite swept tip prop has received FAA approval for installation on the Piper M600 turboprop aircraft. Designed specifically for the Piper M600, the new prop features thin, maximum efficiency airfoils, providing increased performance, according to company officials. “The Hartzell propeller five-bladed prop design not only provides the opportunity for increased performance, it […]
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PS Engineering offers ‘Free Flight Trial Program,’ lowers prices
PS Engineering is so confident in the quality of its PMA450A audio panel, the company is making it possible for Garmin GMA340 owners to try the PMA450A before they buy. “It’s as simple as flying to your nearest PS Engineering dealer,” says Mark Scheuer, founder and CEO of PS Engineering. “Swap the GMA340 for our […]
Jeppesen teams with ForeFlight
Jeppesen and ForeFlight have entered into in a long-term alliance to combine their capabilities and worldwide content. “We are thrilled to bring together Jeppesen’s world-class aeronautical data with the unmatched advanced technology of ForeFlight,” said Ken Sain, chief operating officer, Jeppesen. “This will create a new benchmark for delivering navigation, flight information and operational solutions […]
Coast Dogs collection lost to fire
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 […]
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 […]