With the FAA’s transition from Practical Test Standards (PTS) to Airman Certification Standards (ACS) taking effect June 15 for Private Pilot and Instrument Rating, Sporty’s reports that its Learn to Fly and Instrument Rating courses are ACS-compliant. The goal of Sporty’s courses is to impart the body of knowledge necessary to become a safe and competent pilot […]
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Latest version of Universal Avionics’s software includes ADS-B failure message
Universal Avionics has released a new software version for the Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS)-Flight Management System (FMS) that includes messaging to alert pilots of a failure of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out system. The FAA has made it clear that ADS-B Out failure annunciations in the flight deck are required for Part 23 and Part 25 […]
STC granted for MT-Propeller on Cessna 177
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the next generation three-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-9-B/198-52 on the Cessna 177A, 177B, 177RG, F177RG powered by Lycoming engines O-360-Series and IO-360-Series. The installation is already EASA certified. According to company officials, the installation features: Improved Climb performance by 10%; Approximately 7 kg (15.43 pounds) less weight than the 3-blade metal […]
Airframes Alaska introduces new line of tail springs
CHUGIAK, Alaska — Airframes Alaska has introduced a new line of shock-absorbent tailsprings: T3 Tailwheel Suspension Systems. The line consists of three bolt-on coil shock setups, the T3 Heavy Duty, T3 LSA, and T3 Super Heavy Duty. These cushioning “tailshocks” replace standard leaf springs, company officials explained. The T3 suspension tailspring was developed by Dan Dufault […]
Airforms wins approval for PA-28 baffle kits
BIG LAKE, Alaska — Airforms has received FAA PMA approval for the engine baffles on the 1972.5-1975 Piper PA28-180, and on the PA28-235. The PA28-180 replacement baffles are eligible for installation on all Piper Cherokee 180s S/N 28-7205092 through 28-7505259. The Cherokee 235 baffles are eligible for installation on all PA28-235s – S/N 28-10003 through 28-7210033. The new […]
Airman Certification Standards now available
Now available from ASA are the publications outlining the new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for Private Pilot and Instrument Rating, which replace the Practical Test Standards June 15. These FAA documents incorporate the standards for what an applicant needs to know, consider, and do to pass both the knowledge test and the practical test for a certificate […]
Martha Lunken’s Unusual Attitudes now a book
In the newly released “Unusual Attitudes,” Martha Lunken has selected her favorite magazine columns to share with a wider audience. In the book, Martha takes her readers along as she flies a variety of popular and not-so-popular aircraft. From her tales as an FAA examiner to her experience operating Miss Martha’s Flying School to unforgettable […]
Video: STC granted for reversing option on MT props for Cessnas
Bloomer, Wis. — Flight Resource, a distributer of MT Composite propellers, has acquired an STC for a reversing option for the MT Composite two or three blade propeller for Cessna aircraft. The system utilizes a two stage hydraulic governor and a dual piston propeller hub to allow a piston engine aircraft to have a full function reversing option similar […]
Lithium-ion battery certified on Twin Otter
WICHITA — True Blue Power and Avmax have received a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Part 23 Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the True Blue Power TB44 (46 amp hour) lithium-ion aircraft battery on Viking Air DHC-6 aircraft, commonly known as the Twin Otter. The two companies have applied for FAA approval of the […]