Mechanics at Air Plains report the absence of the filter seal assembly on many L and M model Cessna 172 Skyhawks coming in for engine upgrades. This can cause a change in designed air flow over the engine, resulting in higher CHTs, as much as 10° to 15° F.
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Sporty’s unveils new Flight Gear bags
Sporty’s has introduced its newest generation of its Flight Gear line — six new bags, designed using customer feedback from thousands of flight hours and real-world testing at Sporty’s, according to company officials.
AvNav upgrades with ClearSky AI and 3D map
AvNav, an electronic flight bag (EFB) for general aviation pilots, unveiled its latest release at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, which includes ClearSky AI, a flight planning assistant that suggests flyable VFR/IFR windows up to 10 days in advance.
Avidyne’s Vantage 12 certified for Cirrus aircraft
The Vantage 12 upgrade is initially targeted for retrofit in the more than 4,000 Entegra-equipped and pre-Entegra Cirrus SR20/22 Series aircraft, according to Avidyne officials.
A new life for Cirrus parachutes
Cirrus has introduced a collection of handcrafted, aviation-inspired travel bags using material repurposed from the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).
Radiant Technology introduces new turn coordinator
RADIANT Technology has introduce its Panel Mount Turn Coordinator for experimental airplanes, which features an internal battery backup.
ASA debuts Aviator Intelligence app
Whether preparing for a check ride, teaching a ground school class, or reviewing flight procedures, the app provides fast, reliable, aviation information in seconds, according to ASA officials.
ASA and Sporty’s launch new CFI and ATP certification courses
ASA has partnered with Sporty’s on two new courses: The Flight Instructor Checkride and Test Prep Course and the ATP Knowledge Test and Checkride Prep Course.
Sporty’s introduces ANR headset control box
The box is compatible with headsets from Bose, Lightspeed Aviation, and David Clark.