Twin Commander Aircraft has developed several new kits that improve evacuation of moisture under the fuselage-to-vertical-stabilizer dorsal fin on Twin Commanders. Custom Kit (CK) 193 (for models 690A and B) and CK 198 (for models 690C/D, 695, and 695A) are comprised of a weep-hole system of parts, including shims, to be installed under the existing dorsal […]
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‘The Way General Aviation Used To Be’
SMOKETOWN, Penn. – Smoketown Airport (S37) is a fine example of a well-preserved and managed GA airport. It is situated in the heart of beautiful Lancaster County, Pa., which is an Amish farming region. S37 is home to vintage aircraft and other classic aviation aircraft plays host to a fly-in every year and is virtually “the way […]
Video: ForeFlight introduces integrated Pilot Logbook app
ForeFlight reports the ForeFlight Logbook is now available. Logbook is integrated into the ForeFlight app, making it easy for pilots to manually and automatically log flights, track hours, review currency, record certificates and ratings, receive electronic instructor endorsements, and generate experience reports, according to company officials. “With ForeFlight Logbook, we wanted to deliver an app […]
New electric aircraft tow tug from TNA
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – TNA – Aviation Technologies has introduced the Flyer-Truck C-Series electrical aircraft tow tug into the North American market. The tug is designed to move general aviation, military, and commercial aircraft in the MTOW range of 35,000 pounds (15 tons) up to 220,000 pounds (100 tons). A proprietary aircraft coupling technology allows the tug operator to lift and tow […]
McFarlane’s Cowl Saver Baffle Seal upgraded
McFarlane Aviation Products has introduced its Cowl Saver with Bi-Flex Technology. Bi-Flex uses a laser-engraved flex pattern to ensure a combination of flexibility and stiffness for maximum cooling, according to company officials. The engraved pattern provides flexibility at the cowl for the best seal, while the non-engraved area retains rigidity to prevent the baffle seal […]
AeroWave 100 now shipping
BendixKing, a division of Honeywell Aerospace, reports it is now shipping the next-generation BendixKing AeroWave 100 in-flight connectivity solution with an Active Low Gain Antenna (LGA). The system offers worldwide connectivity to general aviation aircraft with a low-cost service plan based on hours of use. “Building on our revolutionary first-generation AeroWave 100 system, we have simplified […]
Sandel Avionics introduces Avilon flight deck
VISTA, Calif. — Sandel Avionics has introduced Sandel Avilon, a retrofit flight deck serving King Air owners. Priced at $175,000, Avilon includes all the components of a NextGen flight deck, including radios, Flight Management Computer (FMC), audio control, ADS-B capable Mode S transponder, and high performance flight director/autopilot. The patent-pending Avilon Path Guidance Panel, which integrates tactical aircraft […]
Aviation Dictionary App Version 1.0 for Android released
ASA’s Aviation Dictionary App is now available for Android operating systems. Based on Dale Crane’s popular Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, this app includes more than 11,000 aviation related terms, definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms, and nearly 500 illustrations. Features include a comprehensive search tool, a scrollable index to access the complete database of terms, and a “Word […]
Aircraft Spruce offers winter promotions
Aircraft Spruce is now offering a number of winter promotions from a variety of aviation manufacturers including AKG, Bose, Flight Outfitters, Garmin, Icom, JPI, Lightspeed, Redbird, Trutrak, Yaesu, and more. Check out Aircraft Spruce’s “Current Promotions” page to find out more.