FreeFlight Systems reports that Nebraska-based Trego-Dugan Aviation has received AML STC approval for installation of a FreeFlight 1201 WAAS/GPS sensor and Garmin GTX330ES Mode S transponder in more than 460 aircraft. FreeFlight’s 1201 WAAS/GPS sensor pairs with ADS-B capable transponders like the GTX330ES to provide compliance with the FAA’s 2020 ADS-B mandate. A follow-on AML STC […]
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Airforms awarded PMA for C210 baffle kits
BIG LAKE, Alaska — Airforms has been awarded FAA PMA approvals for its replacement engine baffles for 1970-1973 Cessna 210s (normally aspirated). The baffles are eligible for installation on serial numbers 21059200 through 21060089, and are in-stock and ready to ship, according to company officials.Baffles are available with either a bare metal or durable powder coat finish, incorporate design […]
GrypMat now at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now carries the GrypMat non-slip anti-static tool mat. The GrypMat is a rubberized, flexible, non-marring, non-slip, anti-static material designed to give mechanics a safe and secure place to store tools. Using GrypMat reduces Foreign Object Damage (FOD), lowers maintenance times, prevents scratches and damage, and works on flat and curved surfaces, according to […]
TSO granted for Universal Avionics AHRS
The FAA has granted Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization for Universal Avionics AHS-525 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS). The AHS-525 is positioned as a low-cost option for replacing legacy mechanical VGs and DGs in Part 23 and Part 25 fixed wing aircraft, and Part 27 and Part 29 rotorcraft, according to company officials. The AHS-525 […]
Breitling debuts limited series: Navitimer 1884
Breitling has introduced the Navitimer 1884 in a limited series. The watch combines the 1952 aviation slide rule with a calendar featuring a pointer-type date display and twin day/month apertures for which the brand is known. The 1884 is a nod to the founding of Breitling by Léon Breitling, a devotee of chronographs and precision instruments. This model also features […]
UAS introduces flightevolution flight planning software
UAS International Trip Support has introduced its new online flight planning and weather platform called UAS flightevolution. flightevolution will be available on the web and for the iPhone and iPad. Users will be able to compute and file complex flight plans, visualize worldwide navigation data, view real-time and forecast weather, check fuel prices, find airport information, and […]
Sporty’s offers Flight Instructor Refresher Course
Now available is Sporty’s online Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC), which was created by the instructional staff at Sporty’s Academy. The course comes in an online format universally accessible for PC, Mac, and mobile devices including iPad/iPhone and Android platforms. With no software to install, a flight instructor can log in anywhere there is an internet […]
Aircraft Insurance Guidebook released
A new book designed to help aircraft owners and operators understand the complexities of purchasing aircraft insurance has been release. “Aircraft Insurance Fundamentals: A Concise Guide For Aircraft Owners and Operators,” by Tim Bonnell Jr., is a practical reference for navigating the world of aircraft insurance, according to the publisher. Readers will learn why aircraft insurance […]
New holding pattern app includes wind computations
DALLAS — Aviation Mobile Apps has launched Holding Pattern Computer for iOS, an app that takes the wind into account and makes all the calculations that a pilot needs to fly a perfectly timed holding pattern, according to developers. While other holding pattern apps suggest an appropriate entry procedure — direct, parallel or teardrop — Holding Pattern Computer also […]