SEATTLE — Both of Raisbeck Engineering’s newly designed propeller models for the King Air 350 have been released for customer orders. Both propellers, manufactured by Hartzell Propeller, incorporate swept-blade technology, so important in quieting cabin and cockpit noise levels, according to Raisbeck officials. The Aluminum Swept 4-Blade Propellers (above, left) will begin deliveries in January 2016, and […]
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Total Aviation Software released
Multi Service Technology Solutions (MSTS) has released Total Aviation Software, a next generation of aviation management software designed to help aviation businesses run their operations more efficiently. Built on the foundation of four aviation software management platforms — TotalFBO, FBO Manager, MyFBO.com and AvPOS — Total Aviation Software provides solutions for FBOs, MROs, flight schools, chartering companies, and more. Total […]
Hangarswap tops $1 million in inventory
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hangarswap.com, an online aviation parts marketplace, has topped $1 million in inventory. It’s a central location where anyone from average avgeeks to major salvage companies can sell airplane parts. “The vision of hangarswap.com is to create an aviator-focused community where pilots, mechanics, and hobbyists come to find and discover anything you could imagine buying in general aviation,” says founder Rachel Payne. “I […]
Garmin expands aircraft list for ADS-B solutions
OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin reports the addition of several business aircraft to an aircraft model list that are eligible for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) solutions through the Garmin Authorized Dealer Network. Garmin ADS-B solutions are certified and currently available for the following aircraft through its partners: Learjet 60, Butler Avionics; Cessna Citation 550/560, Columbia Avionics & JetTech LLC; […]
ForeFlight Briefing added to namesake app
HOUSTON – ForeFlight Briefing, recently debuted, is ForeFlight Mobile’s next generation mobile preflight briefing. ForeFlight Briefing transforms the coded text briefing into a full-color graphical, interactive presentation. “ForeFlight Briefing changes the paradigm by delivering required elements of a standard flight briefing in a modern, aesthetically pleasing, and graphical design that helps pilots visualize weather and related […]
Lightspeed goes wireless with new Tango headset
PORTLAND, Ore. — Lightspeed Aviation introduced its new Tango wireless headset – via webcast – on Thursday, Nov. 12. “For years pilots have been asking us when we will be coming out with a wireless headset,” said Allan Schrader, President and CEO of Lightspeed. “There are a number of electrical and acoustic issues that made the project […]
MT-Propeller gets STC for Supervan 900 prop
MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for the next generation 5-blade scimitar composite Quiet Fan Jet propeller on the Cessna C208 Supervan 900 powered by Honeywell TPE331-12JR turbine. The FAA STC is in progress. According to MT-Propeller Vice-President Martin Albrecht, the installation features the following advantages: 60% vibration reduction on aircraft fuselage; Approximately 31 pounds less weight than […]
Fuel Stop now available at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the Fuel Stop, which snaps onto standard straw fuel gauges and prevents the gauge from slipping into the tank. Shaped like a pair of red pilot wings, the Fuel Stop works with FuelHawk, or any other ½-inch diameter fuel gauge tube. The Fuel Stop acts as a grip to […]
Wolcott & Associates expand tax services
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Wolcott & Associates, P.A. has expanded its accounting and tax services offerings through the implementation of additional capabilities via new online tools such as Quickbooks Online. Many of the company’s customers who own aircraft have turned over their monthly bill paying, bank reconciliation chores and flight tracking to Wolcott & Associates, company […]