PORTLAND, Ore. — After extensive testing, ToughguardAero’s nano-technology polymer exterior protectant is now being made available to all business, military, commercial and general aviation communities. TGA’s exterior protectant is a special formulation of HR Toughguard’s paint protection system. TGA’s surface protectant has been specially formulated to resist the effects of UV exposure, high-speeds and rain erosion […]
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Bahamas and Caribbean VFR charts for iPad and Android released
The 2014 Bahamas VFR Chart and the 2014 Caribbean VFR Chart are now available on the iPad and Android tablets. The Bahamas and the Caribbean VFR Charts include both VFR and IFR data, creating hybrid charts that have the information you need for flying the islands. The charts are geo-referenced. Pilot Publishing teamed with PDF […]
NextGen welding helmets introduced
Lincoln Electric has developed a new generation of Viking auto-darkening welding helmets designed to deliver improved optics and greater comfort. Backed by a three-year warranty, these helmets offer better optical quality as well as durability in tough welding environments, according to company officials. The auto-darkening cartridges in the Viking-2 series offer a top EN 379-1/1/1/1 […]
New book: Area 51 – Black Jets
Area 51, until recently, was the worst-kept U.S. Government secret. We all knew it existed, but the mystery of the place remained, and still does.
Bill Yenne’s book, “Area 51 Black Jets – A History of the Aircraft Developed at Groom Lake, America’s Secret Aviation Base,” does much to unveil the mystery.
Bend metal with ease
Looking for an easier way to bend sheet metal? Tired of your homemade bender brake not working? Now available is a bench bender brake from Aircraft Tool Supply. Aircraft Tool Supply’s bench bender brake comes in three bending length sizes (18″, 24″, and 36″). They will bend up to .40″ (18ga) aluminum sheets to any […]
New features for Garmin Pilot for Android
The latest update to the Garmin Pilot app for Android adds new interactive features, including track-up orientation, faster map rendering, higher resolution at tighter zoom levels and SafeTaxi integration on the moving map display. Version 3.0 of Garmin Pilot for Android offers pilots the option to select track-up orientation on static sectionals and enroute charts […]
Desser introduces new line of backcountry tires
Desser Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced its new line of backcountry Tundra tires. The first iteration in a series of new tire releases is the Aero Classic LSA/Experimental 8.50-6 4 ply rating smooth tire. This tire has essentially the same dimensions as the TSO 850-6 tires that are in use currently, but is rated […]
NextGen Drone Tracker Kit now available
Sagetech Corporation has introduced a turnkey solution to track drones using NextGen ADS-B location broadcasts and iPads. The ADS-B Tracker Kit includes Sagetech’s new XPG-TR micro transponder, Clarity ADS-B receiver, and an iPad with zero interface connections. It can be fully installed and operational in minutes, according to company officials. The product increases safety of […]
Accessories introduced for GoPro and iPhone
Sporty’s and NFlight Technologies have introduced the first variable propeller filters for pilots flying with the GoPro or iPhone. These filters can be combined with headset audio cables to make complete cockpit video kits, according to Sporty’s officials. Almost all video cameras suffer from the “rolling shutter effect,” which distorts the propeller and can ruin […]