Wipaire has received FAA approval for propeller pitch locks for the Cessna Caravan series. The pitch lock system is approved for Caravans with the 3-blade McCauley 3GFR34C703/106GA-0 propeller installed under Supplemental Type Certificates SP033376CH and SA03379CH. International certifications are expected to follow. “Pitch locks provide additional safety by improving the close-quartering control of a floatplane, […]
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Pilot’s Tool Kit introduced
SONORA, Calif. — CruzTOOLS, a manufacturer of tools and tool kits for motorcyclists and musicians, has entered the general aviation market with the introduction of a tool kit aimed at pilots and aircraft owners. With the aging aircraft fleet, decades-old aircraft need ongoing and often unanticipated care — sometimes far from an open FBO, company officials noted. […]
New book on historic aircraft wrecks set for release
Set for release on Nov. 18 is a new book, “Historic Aircraft Wrecks of Los Angeles County” by G. Pat Macha, author of “Historic Aircraft Wrecks of San Bernardino County.” A century of aviation research and military flights over Los Angeles County has left the San Gabriel Mountains, Mojave Desert and the near-shore Pacific Ocean strewn […]
FltPlan app now works with a variety of ADS-B receivers
The free FltPlan Go iPad app now works with five ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) receivers: Sagetech Clarity, Dual XGPS170, Flight Data System’s Pathfinder, iLevil AW, and the Sky Radar DX. The company plans to add the same ADS-B flexibility to its FltPlan Go Android app in the near future, officials noted. “Why get locked into one […]
Aviation Custom Carts debut
PilotMall has launched its new line of Aviation Custom Carts, electric vehicles optimized for FBO, airport and airpark use. The line includes aviation-themed four-seat “California Custom Roadsters” (reminiscent of 1950s “Hot Rods”) and eight-seat “Estate” versions modeled on the GM Hummer H-3 or Cadillac Escalade. FBOs and flight departments can use the carts for passenger transport, baggage […]
E6B Circular Flight Computer debuts
New from ASA is the E6B Circular Flight Computer. Pilots can use the calculator side to perform time, speed, distance, rate, fuel consumption, altitude, airspeed, air temperature, and pressure pattern calculations. Use the wind side for addition and subtraction problems, as well as solving for true wind, winds in flight, true course and ground speed, […]
Crosswind Concepts launches Stick-n-Rudder Ground School
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 […]
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.. […]