Do you manually add up your flying activity each year? If you fly a lot of hours, that can be a good amount of work. Pilot Partner wants to help. On Jan. 1, 2017, all Pilot Partner customers will receive an email with their automatically generated year in review summary. This summary will read from their electronic logbook […]
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STC approved for LED Nav/Strobes on Cessnas with Wilco kit
WICHITA — Wilco has received FAA approval of its modification of STC SA01827WI to convert Cessna single engine aircraft built in 1972 and after with factory original style wingtips to Whelen Orion LED Nav/Strobes via a kit developed by Wilco. The STC permits the replacement of the existing Nav Light or Nav/Strobe with a Whelen Orion LED […]
Astronics Max-Viz 1200 Enhanced Vision System Certified
Astronics Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Astronics Max-Viz, reports its Max-Viz 1200 Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for fixed and rotor wing aircraft has been certified to DO-160G standards by the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA). DO-160G is the industry standard for the environmental testing of avionics hardware and is recognized by the International Organization for […]
Museum creates deck of cards to honor women in aerospace
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) has created a deck of playing cards that will feature 56 photos and educational facts about women in aerospace fields on the face of each card. This is the fourth deck of cards the museum has created. These limited edition playing cards will highlight the […]
Pain free sunglasses
Sunglasses, like watches, serve two purposes. Part fashion statement, part tool. But for those of us who wear headsets on a regular basis, sunglasses can be a pain. When I try on sunglasses, I try them on in reverse. They have to fit comfortably on top of my head and stay there. If the sunglasses […]
‘The Devil Dragon Pilot’ published
Aviation author, Lawrence A. Colby has launched his book “The Devil Dragon Pilot: A Ford Stevens Military-Aviation Thriller.” The book is the story of military pilot Captain Ford Stevens, who is asked to take on the most dangerous assignment of his life. It is filled with military-style adventure, elaborate characters, and an international plot that involves high-speed flight, […]
TruAtlantic wins EASA approval
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. – TruAtlantic Manufacturing has received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its Cessna 206, 207 and 210 series SmoothRide Engine Mount System and Cessna 210 and Bonanza Exhaust Headers. “EASA approval is an important milestone for us,” said TruAtlantic’s Vice President and General Manager Ralph Kunz. “These supplemental type certificates […]
Barry Schiff DVD available at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is “Proficient Flying, The Very Best of Barry Schiff.” Schiff is a consummate aviator, author, and educator with a passion for general aviation. In these three DVDs, he uses his educational skills to help pilots visualize procedures that will ensure safety while flying. Each DVD contains specific scenarios in detail, and how […]
Aspen Evolution STC’d to integrate with Garmin transponder
Aspen Avionics has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to interface its Evolution primary and multi-function displays with the Garmin GTX 345 all-in-one transponder. Installing the GTX 345 with an Aspen EFD1000 primary flight display will allow aircraft owners to take full advantage of viewing ADS-B weather and traffic information directly in their line of sight, […]