Now available from Sporty’s is the Drone Study Buddy, a new app that includes study resources and interactive practice tests for those studying for the FAA Knowledge Test to earn a Remote Pilot Certificate. The app includes four sections that help prospective pilots learn important information, then test that knowledge with interactive sessions. Study Resources organizes […]
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STC granted for Ultra Performance prop for Huskies
Flight-Resource has received FAA STC approval for its composite Ultra Performance MT-Propeller for all models of the Aviat Husky. Market pressure indicated a need to develop a better, high performance prop that was optimized for speed, according to officials with the Bloomer, Wis.-based company. The Ultra Performance was specifically designed to fit that niche, they note. The […]
FAA grants additional TSO for Sandia Quattro
The FAA has granted Sandia Aerospace an additional TSO on its SAI 340 Quattro multi-function indicator. In addition to attitude, altitude, airspeed and slip, the SAI 340 is now TSO’d for (I)VSI: Instantaneous Vertical Speed. Unlike a standard VSI that has a six to eight second lag, the SAI 340 gives virtually immediate vertical speed indications, according to […]
King Schools releases drone training course
King Schools has just released a training course for drone pilots who want to fly for non-recreational purposes. The new online Drone Pilot Ground School and Test Prep Course prepares drone pilots to pass the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Knowledge Test, according to King Schools officials. “That’s all drone pilots need to do to start using their […]
Cardinal Aviation introduces towbar
Cardinal Aviation has begun production of a light, but strong towbar that pulls all kinds of airplanes. After years using many different types of tow bars, Mark Howell, a partner in Cardinal Aviation, found himself needing a light, but strong towbar to move different types of general aviation aircraft by hand or using a lawnmower […]
Miller expands welding lineup
APPLETON, Wis. — Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has added two new models to its lineup of TIG welding solutions. The new Dynasty 400 and Maxstar 400 welders deliver up to 400 amps of output power, with TIG and stick welding performance for applications such as pipe and tube fabrication, precision fabrication and exotic material fabrication.Replacing the […]
Garmin G1000 NXi certified in Piper trainers
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft has received certification the the new Garmin G1000 NXi in the twin-engine Piper Seminole and single-engine Archer. Deliveries have already begun. The University Of North Dakota John D. Odegard School Of Aerospace Sciences is the launch customer for the next generation Piper trainers. UND and Piper Aircraft announced a contract in April 2016 […]
New edition of Airline Pilot Technical Interviews released
Just released is the second edition of “Airline Pilot Technical Interviews” by Ron McElroy. The book defines the specific approach pilot applicants should take when preparing for this part of the hiring process, according to officials with ASA. This book gives readers preparatory exercises in the areas of mental math, approach plates, regulations and procedures, weather, […]
Lift Monitor now at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the Lift Monitor System, a tool designed for developing pilot skill and confidence in handling the aircraft you are currently flying, versus the one you may have been trained in, or recently sold. The broad spectrum analog display will show lift experienced by the aircraft, and trends to which […]