Now available from Aircraft Spruce are the SkyRoamers Flight Training Manuals. The SkyRoamers Private Pilot Flight Training Manual is used by students training to be private or commercial pilots, as well as commercial pilots training to be flight instructors. It applies to airplane pilots, regardless of their certification level. For students training to be instrument […]
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Airfoil app upgraded
Airfoil, a new app for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, has launched version 1.3.0 with a portfolio of new features and functionality. Airfoil members can now access airport weather through the new “1-Tap METAR” bar on the Discussions tab and navigate to the Airport page for the full weather preview and a click-through to ForeFlight to […]
STC awarded for new prop for Cessna Supervan
MT-Propeller has received a new FAA STC for the 5-bladed QFJ Propeller MTV-27 on the Honeywell-powered Cessna 208 Supervan. The MTV-27 propeller, called the Quiet Fan Jet Propeller, takes skydiving enthusiasts up in the air with a lot of new features, according to MT-Propeller officials. MT-Propeller President Gerd Muehlbauer noted that, due to the best damping characteristics of the […]
Online drone pilot ground school launches
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has partnered with King Schools to provide commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators with the training they need to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate, a requirement under the FAA’s recently-implemented small UAS rule. “Now that we have rules governing the commercial operations of UAS, we want to ensure […]
South Wind replacement cabin heaters now available
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — As a result of its asset purchase of C&D Associates in 2016, Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) is now producing a line of South Wind replacement heaters under the Janitrol Aero brand. “Our new Janitrol Aero brand replacements for South Wind cabin heaters are FAA certified and/or PMA approved and will not be affected […]
MT-Propeller awarded STC for new prop on GA8
MT-Propeller Entwicklung has received an FAA STC for the next generation 3-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-9-B/200-58 on the GA8 and GA8 TC-320 Airvan powered by the Lycoming TIO-540 and IO-540. The installation already has an STC from EASA. According to MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht, the installation features: Enhanced takeoff distance by approximately 5%; Enhanced climb performance […]
TNA tugs now assembled in the U.S.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida — TNA Aviation Technologies, a supplier of semi-robotic aircraft tugs and ground support equipment in North America, reports it will now assemble its aircraft tugs in the USA. The company supplies ROTVs (Remote Operated Tug Vehicles) and a range of German designed and towbarless airplane re-positioning systems for the aviation industry. Company officials revealed […]
Drone Logbook updated
Just updated by ASA is the Standard UAS Operator Log, which provides record-keeping for flight operations of small and large unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), remote-control aircraft (R/C), remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), and drones.The logbook, which meets the needs of civilian, military, hobbyists, and professional operators, has been updated to comply with […]
New combinations added to pivot head wrench line
BONDHUS has added new set combinations to its line of Hex•Pro Hex and TORX tip pivot head wrenches. Tools are now available in boxes or clamshell packaging, with or without storage pouches. The tools have a matte chrome finish to prevent corrosion. They also have long handles to provide extra reach, while the pivoting head can […]