Just released is the second edition of Greg Brown’s “The Savvy Flight Instructor: Secrets of the Successful CFI.” Included in the new edition are “Finer Points” sections from contributing authors comprised of tips and techniques for systematizing customer success and satisfaction, pricing and structuring your services to fit today’s markets, and implementing flight instructor professionalism. […]
Products
Aircraft Spruce offers Zeftronics Alternator control units
Now available from Aircraft Spruce are the Zeftronics Alternator Control Units. The R15VOL Alternator Controller Unit provides high voltage regulation, over voltage protection, field to ground short protection, and an on-unit trouble-shooting light, according to company officials. Aircraft owners and mechanics can use the controller to identify if power is getting to the Alternator Control […]
Export SkyVector flight plans to ForeFlight, Garmin, Dynon
SEATTLE – SkyVector has added Flight Plan Export capability to its feature set. Users can now export their flight plan to ForeFlight, as well as avionics from Garmin and Dynon Avionics. The new “export and share” feature is available to all SkyVector users. For users of ForeFlight, SkyVector presents an “Open in ForeFlight” button that will launch the app with the plan fully […]
Dual Action Valve Spring Compression Tool now at Aircraft Spruce
Now available from Aircraft Spruce is the C-01 Dual Action Valve Spring Compression Tool, which was developed to ease the removal and installation of Continental engine cylinder rocker arms, rocker arm shaft and valves, valve springs and stem clips. While valve spring compression tools are available and have been for over 60 years, most compress only […]
Pilot Partner introduces iPhone and Android logbook app
The Pilot Partner Electronic Pilot Logbook App is now available in both the Apple App Store and Google Play store for download. The application is free to download and you can create your account with a 60-day free trial. With the app, you can: Log new Flights View and Edit previous Flights View your Currency View […]
No Drone Zone
A new sign from Sporty’s alerts drone pilots of restricted areas. Areas in and around airports may not be safe for manned and unmanned aircraft operating together. Until regulations are more definitive, Sporty’s No Drone Zone sign alerts drone pilots that the area is off limits to their drones. “Love them or hate them, drones […]
New documents added to ASA reader app
New additions to the ASA Reader App include the recent Federal Register release of Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft, and several Guides to Initial Pilot Checkout from the American Bonanza Society’s Beechcraft Pilot Proficiency Program. The new 14 CFR Part 48, Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft, which became effective […]
flyNav new navigation app from Germany
flyNav is a new navigation app for the Apple ecosystem (iPad, iPhone and Watch) from Germany’s Stefanie Greger Software Development. The app includes a vector-based moving map, a database with more than 8,000 airports, U.S., Canada and European airspace, route planning and more. flyNav is available from Apple’s App Store for $29.99.
Airforms awarded PMA approval for 172RG baffle kits
BIG LAKE, ALASKA – Airforms has received an FAA PMA for replacement engine baffles for Cessna 172RGs. The newly approved Cutlass RG baffles expand Airforms’ engine baffle product line to more than 60 aircraft models. The baffles are eligible for installation on serial numbers 172RG0001 through 172RG0817, and also from 172RG0891 through 172RG1191. “The Cutlass RG is still in […]