WACO, Texas — The FAA has certified Blackhawk Modifications 867-horsepower XP140 new-engine upgrade for Cessna 208A and 208B Caravans. The more powerful PT6A-140 engine provides up to a 44% increase in available horsepower over a stock aircraft and is designed to replace the original 600/675 horsepower engine in non-G1000 equipped Caravans. Deliveries are already underway and […]
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Registration opens for Sporty’s ATP-CTP classes in 2016
Registration is now open for Sporty’s FAA-approved Airline Transport Pilot Certified Training Programs (ATP-CTP) from ABX Air classes starting in January and February. Additional capacity has been added throughout 2016 for the classes, which are among the few tailored for students who are not associated with an airline or university program, according to Sporty’s officials. […]
CAF gift shop partners with Pilot Mall
The Commemorative Air Force Gift Shop has teamed with Internet retailer Pilot Mall to offer a collection of merchandise that celebrates its fleet of legendary aircraft and helps to support its flight operations. “We are honored to have been selected by the CAF Headquarters to oversee their online store,” said Neil Glazer, founder and president of Pilot […]
Flight Outfitters headlamp now at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now offers the Flight Outfitters Headlamp, which gives pilots a hands-free method of providing light at night. The dual switch provides the option of red or white lighting with the click of a switch. The headlamps contain approximately four hours of battery life, with a high and low setting for battery preservation. Three AAA batteries are included […]
Garmin expands obstacle database to Canada
Garmin has expanded the availability of its obstacle database to include Canada for select Garmin portables and certified avionics. Man-made structures such as towers that are greater than 200 feet AGL are included within the database. Additionally, an obstacle database tailored to helicopter operators includes man-made structures that are greater than 10 feet AGL. Customers can now […]
Sporty’s updates iPad kneeboard
With thousands of pilots flying with iPads, the accessories are constantly being field-tested. So it was with Sporty’s iPad kneeboard, which has been enhanced and improved through customer feedback. “We’re lucky to have one big test laboratory for our products with our many employee pilots, flight school and FBO,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. […]
ASA introduces double headset bag
New from ASA is a Double Headset Bag. Constructed with a 600D black polyester exterior, 1/4-inch padding throughout, and finished on the inside with a contrasting color lining, each side of the bag has room for a headset, with hook-and-loop straps to hold them in place. Alternatively, one side can be used for a headset and the […]
Flight Outfitters introduces Apparel Line
Flight Outfitters, which produces flight bags for pilots, has launched a line of Flight Outfitters-branded clothing and accessories. The new line of apparel includes hats, shirts and outerwear.
New prop for Rockwell Commander STC’d
MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for the next generation 3-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Rockwell Commander 114, 114A, 114B, 114TC powered by the Lycoming engines IO-540-T4A5D, IO-540-T4B5D, IO-540-T4B5 and TIO-540-AG1A. The FAA STC is in progress. Certification flight tests show the new 3-blade propeller installation on the Rockwell Commander 114, 114A, 114B, 114TC reduces ground […]