UVALDE, Texas — Cessna Citation modification firm Sierra Industries has introduced version 2.0 of the Citation cabin step. Designed with improvements in functionality and appearance over the original factory step, the “SkyStep” improves safety and utility, according to company officials. Manufactured at Sierra’s facility in Uvalde, Texas, the SkyStep is applicable to a wide variety of classic Citation […]
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MT-Propeller wins STC for Twin Comanche prop
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the next generation 3-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Piper PA-30, PA-39 Twin Comanche. This installation has already received STCs from EASA and Transport Canada. According to MT-Propeller President Gerd Muehlbauer, the installation features: Enhanced takeoff distance by approximately 15%; Enhanced single engine climb performance by approximately 10%; Enhanced cruise performance by 2 […]
Mountain High debuts next generation oxygen controllers
Mountain High Oxygen has released its next generation of Electronic Delivery System (EDS) Pulse Demand oxygen controllers, the O2D1-2G and O2D2-2G. The new Pulse Demand systems incorporate all of the benefits of the company’s legacy controllers but with many improvements, according to company officials. “We started with the control switch: The EDS unit now incorporates a MIL spec […]
WingX Pro7 for Fire debuts
Hilton Software has released WingX Pro7 for Fire. WingX Pro7 for Fire’s moving map includes VFR Sectionals, IFR High and Low Enroutes, planned routes, weather, TFRs, Special Use Airspace overlays, and an A/FD. It also includes integration with Lockheed Martin’s Flight Services system, Geo-Referenced Approach Charts, and compatibility with external GPS receivers. WingX Pro7’s unified subscription system allows pilots to […]
Schweiss Doors introduces new strap latch system
HECTOR, Minn. – Schwiess Doors has introduced its new Automatic Strap Latch. The Automatic Strap Latch is a simple strap latch system that provides an “all-strap” and “only-strap” bi-fold door, according to company officials. Officials at Schweiss say they recognized that straps used for lifting could be designed to also be responsible for latching. The Automatic Strap Latch […]
Pilot Partner introduces Social Sharing for logged flights
Pilot Partner has introduced social sharing features in its electronic pilot logbook. In addition to all of the tracking and currency features in its electronic logbook, Pilot Partner has a built-in blog engine that allows users to post and publicly release their flights, if they so choose. From there they can send along the information to Facebook […]
Shadin Avionics introduces ethernet data converter
Shadin Avionics has released the AIS-370, a new Ethernet based digital data converter platform. The AIS-370 is capable of converting Ethernet, digital, serial, analog and discrete inputs and outputs using common avionic protocols, including ARINC 429. “Shadin’s unique AIS platforms enable quick turn, cost effective data conversion products that are certified and flight worthy,” commented Dan […]
FreeFlight Systems launches five-year ADS-B warranty
WACO, Texas — NextGen avionics manufacturer FreeFlight Systems has extended its warranty on the company’s RANGR product line of certified ADS-B systems to five years. Now through Dec. 31, 2015, customers who purchase and register a RANGR product will receive FreeFlight’s 24-month warranty, as well as three years of Blue Care, the company’s extended warranty program, at […]
Laser Defense Eyewear for pilots debut
PerriQuest has introduced Laser Defense Eyewear, laser-blocking glasses with low-vision-impact and precision filter technology that provide protection against the threat of laser flashing incidents. Designed with pilots, U.S. military personnel, law enforcement and transportation workers in mind, PerriQuest Laser Defense Eyewear provides protection from red, green and blue lasers, while maintaining color discrimination for the wearer to […]