Ever wonder what the examiner thinks of you after your checkride? Well, Brooks Black’s new book, “Does That Mean I Fail? A Humorous Look at Pilot Checkrides”, might give you a little insight. Black’s book could have used a good edit, but it is full of checkride tips and lessons. It felt a bit like […]
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Schweiss adds battery back-up Red Power pump
Schweiss Doors has added a battery back-up to its Red Power hydraulic pump. In case of a power failure, the battery back-up will power the door up or down at a controlled speed. All Red Power pumps comes standard with a drill-driven back-up system. The battery back-up can be retrofit to existing units. Contact Schweiss Doors (800-746-8273) for […]
Book: Area 51 – The Graphic History
The dry lake bed of Groom Lake in Nevada is better knows as Area 51. The military installation didn’t “officially” exist until recently, but secrets are still coming to light… and will be for decades. For those looking to learn a bit more about the history of Area 51 and the myriad aircraft, technology and […]
FlyQ EFB lifetime subs to first 500 customers
Seattle Avionics is offering a $299 VFR or $399 VFR+IFR lifetime subscription for their FlyQ EFB application to the first 500 respondents. Take advantage of this Black Friday offer (starting Wednesday, November 26) at the Seattle Avionics Buy FlyQ website. “Our Black Friday Sales have always been extremely popular with pilots, but this one is going to […]
China Aviation Directory 2015 published
Business Data International has released the English-language China Aviation Directory 2015. The 389-page directory provides a listing of all major aviation and aerospace organizations and companies throughout China, including government agencies, societies and associations, airlines, airports, national corporations, aircraft and component manufacturers, engine and component manufacturers, airborne equipment manufacturers, tool and machinery manufacturers, aeronautical research […]
Aircraft Spruce acquires Aircraft Book Co.
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., a supplier of aircraft parts, avionics, and pilot supplies, recently acquired Aviation Book Co. Based in Seattle, Wash., Aviation Book Co. has been a distributor of aviation books, training materials, and aviation gifts for more than 30 years. Aircraft Spruce president Jim Irwin said: “Aviation Book Co. has been a well […]
Trig ADS-B STC expanded
Trig Avionics repots that 650 aircraft types have been added to its STC for its TT31 ADS-B transponder. The transponder also can be used with the GNS 400W and 500W navigators.
Max-Viz 1400 Enhanced Vision System introduced
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — Astronics Corporation has introduced a higher resolution Max-Viz 1400 Enhanced Vision System for fixed and rotor wing general aviation aircraft. The company expects FAA Type Certification and STC programs to begin early next year and the equipment will be certified to DO160 standards. The Max-Viz 1400 EVS, with increased 640×480 pixel […]
FlyQ adds ADS-B receivers, Terrain X-Ray, more to new release
SEATTLE, Wash. – Seattle Avionics’ FlyQ EFB version 1.4.3 is now available in the Apple App Store. This latest version adds a number of features, including: distance/bearing measurements with Terrain X-Ray™ time and distance rings CAP search grids larger aircraft markers support for four additional ADS-B receivers (for a total of nine) latitude/longitude data entry full […]