BIG LAKE, Alaska — Airforms continues to grow its line of PMA replacement offerings for hard-to-find parts. The newest, the PA-31 Series Cabin Door Latch (Piper PN 472-004), Helio Courier Stabilator Hinge Brackets, and Cessna 207 Cargo Door Up-Latch, were all requests from aircraft owners who were unable to source replacement parts for their fleet of aircraft, company officials […]
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Father’s Day special from The Gathering Foundation
In September 2007, more than 150,000 visitors traveled to “The Gathering of Mustangs and Legends” in Columbus, Ohio, for a journey through aviation history. People of all ages and backgrounds came to explore the largest collection of Mustangs and World War II aircraft brought together in over 60 years. “The Gathering of Mustangs & Legends: […]
New book prompts search for Wright factory workers’ descendants
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA) will use the launch of a new book about the Wright brothers to connect with descendants of the Wright Company’s factory workers. NAHA is inviting descendants of men and women who worked in one of the two factory buildings to attend the launch of the new […]
Scheyden introduces C-130 model
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Scheyden Precision Eyewear has added the C-130 model to its sunglass range. Expanding the brand’s Fixed Gear collection, which includes the Albatross and Mustang models, the C-130 ($309-345) showcases a larger lens and titanium construction. “Our friends and customers include scores of elite pilots, air racers and aerobatic stars that provide us […]
iPhone case shows passion for aviation
Sporty’s now offers a handcrafted cherry iPhone case as the perfect way to show your aviation enthusiasm and protect your iPhone 5/5S. Each case is hand-sanded. To accent the case, you can choose from a variety of laser-engraved options from your personal text to aviation logos. The case has smooth, rubberized sides for protection against […]
DAC International releases second app
Apple has approved DAC International’s GDC64 weather application. The newly released weather app provides the iPad user a visual display of weather in the United States and Canada when connected to an HUT XM Receiver through DAC International’s GDC64 TAIU. Current display capabilities include U.S. radar, Canadian radar, strikes, shear, tops and satellite imagery. “This […]
Schneider Electric expands weather services for ARINC Direct
Schneider Electric has expanded its agreement with Rockwell Collins to upgrade weather services for the company’s ARINC Direct, which provides private aircraft owners with flight planning, communications, international trip support and fueling solutions. Under the expanded agreement, Schneider Electric will provide its new Flight Hazards solution suite to ARINC Direct customers. The Flight Hazards solution, part […]
New multi-surface amphibious floats introduced
Full-Lotus Floats by Aircraft Floats Mfg. has introduced its newest multi-surface amphibious floats equipped for paved runways, gravel, dirt and grass. The new all-season multi-surface amphibious system installs to most light aircraft up to 1,450 pounds, according to company officials. Recently unveiled at SUN ‘n FUN, the new floats are suited for LSA-type aircraft. The tough plastic […]
Show the world you’re a pilot
ASA’s new “Pilot” T-shirt combines a bright, bold eye-catching font-with-propeller design, and a splash of color to deliver that simple message in sleek and casual style. These 100% cotton T-shirts are available in both men’s and women’s sizes. ASA Pilot T-shirts are made for all kinds of pilots, no matter what they fly, ASA officials note. They […]