Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its new lightweight Scimitar prop for all Cessna 172RG Cutlass aircraft. The newly designed and “aggressively shaped” Scimitar swept tip aluminum compact blended airfoil two-blade propeller and light-weight carbon fiber all composite spinner assembly enhance standard-equipped propeller performance, according to company officials. The newly engineered propeller has […]
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Micro AeroDynamics introduces Vortex Generator Kit for Diamond Twin
Micro AeroDynamics has received FAA and EASA STC approval for the VG kit designed for the Diamond DA42, DA42NG and the DA42M-NG twin engine models. In flight tests, the addition of VGs to the leading edge of the wings and both sides of the vertical stabilizer reduced Vmc, provided a dramatic improvement in slow speed […]
Buddypilots enters aircraft management market
Owning, renting or borrowing an airplane can be complex – from both sides of the relationship – but help is available. Canada-based Buddypilots Aviation has recently launched buddypilots.com to serve everyone from FBOs and flight schools to partnerships, sole owner-operators and even non-owner pilots and mechanics. I recently met with Thibaut Souyris, Buddypilots’ VP of Business Development for […]
Personal smoke hood introduced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Cool Travel Stuff, a travel supply company specializing in general aviation products, has introduced the Personal Smoke Hood. Resisting temperatures of up to 450°C (922°F) while filtering out toxic particles caused by fires and heavy smoke, the Personal Smoke Hood provides users with up to 20 minutes of breathable air. The Personal Smoke Hood’s […]
Personal cabin pressure monitor introduced
Just introduced is the AltAlert personal cabin pressure monitor. AltAlert mitigates the risk associated with hypoxia, which is typically difficult (if not impossible) to recognize, according to company officials. Developed using licensed NASA technology and brought to market by patent holder Aviation Technology, AltAlert is a wearable and mountable instrument that provides a secondary sensing and […]
Latest edition of ‘Flying IFR’ released
In the fifth edition of “Flying IFR,” author Richard Collins covers all aspects of modern IFR flying, including the perfection of basic attitude instrument flight; light airplane operation in the middle high-altitudes beginning at 18,000 feet; IFR flight in and around ice thunderstorms and at night; best practices in new, modern glass cockpits; and managing […]
Sporty’s introduces travel mug for pilots
Sporty’s now offers a travel mug for pilots, including a pilot wings logo to identify you as an aviation enthusiast. The Tervis Tumbler keeps your coffee hot without burning your hand, and also keeps iced beverages cold without dripping condensation, according to Sporty’s officials. Holding 16 ounces, the Tervis Tumbler has an optional lid for travel, […]
Mid-Continent releases software update
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has released software update version 1.0.4 for the MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM). The software update provides new features, including heading displayed via ARINC 429, field calibration of altitude and airspeed, live preview configuration mode, storage mode for the battery (if applicable), and variable VNE, according to company officials. SAM owners can […]
Bob Hoover documentary now on DVD and BluRay
The Bob Hoover Project, “Flying the Feathered Edge,” is now available on DVD and BluRay. The 86-minute documentary arrived on DVD and BluRay just in time to celebrate Hoover’s 93rd birthday on Jan. 24. The documentary includes interviews with Harrison Ford, Carroll Shelby, Burt Rutan, Dick Rutan, Medal of Honor Recipient Col. Bud Day, Gene Cernan, Clay […]