Do you sometimes arrive after your flight feeling tired with a headache? You are not ill with something weird, but are suffering from the insidious effects of hypoxia. At 5,000 feet and up, hypoxia may cause the first signs of fatigue, headache, and slower reaction time. At 15,000 feet, the hypoxic effect becomes increasingly dangerous in […]
Products
Kafko introduces windshield wash
Kafko’s new Clear Vision concentrated windshield wash features plant by-product chemistry making it free of petrochemicals. The eco-friendly, zero VOC alternative to traditional wash fluids is non-toxic, non- corrosive, biodegradable and contains no methanol. The products is available in a five-gallon bucket. For more information: OilEater.com
Twin Commander offers summer special on windshield replacement
CREEDMOOR, N.C. — Twin Commander Aircraft is having a summer special on new windshields — a $5,500 instant rebate off the retail price. The special promotion is for Twin Commander windshield parts numbers 360043-13SS and 360043-14SS. Eligibility for the instant rebate requires a logbook entry showing installation of the windshield(s) within 30 days of a July or August […]
Beringer introduces new 4-inch main wheel and brake
Beringer Wheels & Brakes has introduced its new 4-inch main wheel and brake for light aircraft. Cut from solid aluminum billet on precision CNC machinery, they carry Beringer’s signature bright red anodized finish. The single-piston hydraulic caliper provides smooth, powerful braking on its floating disc, according to company officials. Maintenance is reduced through the incorporation of sealed ball […]
STC approved for Hartzell prop on Cherokees and Dakotas
Professional Pilots Inc. recently received FAA STC approval for Hartzell’s new “Scimitar” propeller on the Piper Cherokee 235 and Dakota. This propeller is a direct replacement for the two and three bladed propellers of the past. The modern scimitar propellers have proven themselves to be much more efficient while producing greater thrust and less vibration, […]
V(max) Coffee fuels GA
Pilots drink a fair amount of coffee. Taxi up to an FBO and chances are high there is a some sort of coffee available. Quality and taste is debatable. V(max) Coffee seeks to change that. The new coffee company debuted at this year’s Northwest Aviation Conference in Washington state, with the stated mission of from farm to […]
New Dual USB Charger wins STC approval
Flight Display Systems’ new Dual USB Charger has received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval. The Dual USB Charger provides 5.2V DC for full power and fast charging capability for carry-on devices such as media players, smart phones, tablets, and other personal electronics. The USB Charger also features an internal fan for cool operation. Keeping the component cool means […]
ASA’s Pilot’s Manual Series now available on iBooks
ASA’s Pilot’s Manual Series is now available on iBooks. This series, which provides coverage of the practical aspects of flying, has been edited by a team of airline, military, and professional pilots, flight instructors, university professors, FAA representatives, meteorologists, members of the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, and designated examiners. Each volume in the series contains […]
Sporty’s Airspace Review now an online course
Sporty’s Airspace Review has been updated and is now delivered as an online course that includes more than 30 minutes of all-new HD video with 3-D graphics and animations. “Our goal with this program is to demystify the complex types of airspace,” says Sporty’s Vice President Bret Koebbe. “We describe and explain the various classes of […]