ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Crosswind Concepts, an aviation training center based at Centennial Airport, has launched its “Stick-n-Rudder Ground School” educational offering to pilots. “While pilots walk away from our seminars and the ground portion of our Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind training session much more knowledgeable, the more time you spend understanding crosswinds in aviation, the more confident […]
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Beringer introduces new Pilatus wheel system
BERINGER AERO has introduced a new STC for the Pilatus PC-6 that incorporates upgrades for safety, uptime, controllability, and ease and cost of maintenance. Since 2010, BERINGER AERO wheels and brakes have been standard on the PC-6 with 12-inch wheels. The new STC-002 includes new 10-inch billet aluminum wheels with floating discs, calipers, the tail […]
Garmin expands European FliteChart coverage
Garmin has expanded global aviation chart coverage with the latest release of European terminal charts, including instrument approach charts, SIDs, STARs, and airport diagrams. These charts are the most recent addition to the growing list of worldwide aviation charting products available from Garmin, which are compatible with select Garmin avionics and portables, according to company officials.. […]
High-flying gift ideas from EAA
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The new Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) “Share your aviation spirit” catalog features ideas for the aviators on your holiday gift lists. The 44-page catalog is filled with clothing, movies and accessories. The catalog, featuring a cover photo of EAA member Jeff Russell’s vintage 1951 Piper Super Cub, contains many “Made […]
ATP Training Program Syllabus released
The Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program Syllabus eBook, the latest addition to ASA’s Pilot’s Manual Series, provides an integrated flight and ground training course for Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Airplane, and ATP-Restricted (ATP-R) Certification. This new syllabus meets FAA requirements per Advisory Circular (AC) 61-138, and can be used in conjunction with supporting ASA textbooks […]
HI-IQ USB Battery Charger introduced
For the last three years, CommitLift has been supplying panel-mounted USB Battery Charging devices for homebuilt aircraft and other vehicles with 12-volt battery systems. Up until now, however, they had to be tailored to the device to be charged: iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tablet, smart-phone, etc. However, the company’s latest charger can adapt to whatever device […]
Garmin introduces ADS-B solution for GA
Garmin has introduced the GDL 84 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) datalink, which is the latest addition to Garmin’s lineup of certified ADS-B solutions. The GDL 84 provides an all-inclusive, minimally intrusive solution for aircraft owners looking to satisfy the requirements of NextGen, while providing the benefits offered by ADS-B In without the need to significantly modify […]
New Smith & Wesson flashlight at Sporty’s
The new Smith & Wesson flashlight is now available from Sporty’s. This slim, but powerful, flashlight is the newest addition to Sporty’s line-up of Smith & Wesson products. The hands-free design incorporates white and red LEDs all in a slim profile that fits in a shirt pocket. One button operates the flashlight, making it easy […]
New book on tailwheel checkout published
Just published is “Notes on the Tailwheel Checkout and an Introduction to Ski Flying,” which covers the basics for both the tailwheel and ski plane ratings. Author Burke Mees provides commentary on the finer points of flying these special types of aircraft, and insights about the learning process that will help prepare students for flight […]