ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sandia Aerospace has introduced the SAI 340 Quattro, a replacement for steam-gauge standby instruments in EFIS-equipped aircraft. The Quattro displays indicated airspeed, barometric altitude, roll and pitch and provides a slip indication. “We have delivered a tremendous number of features in the Quattro, especially considering it weighs just half a pound,” says Sandia […]
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Airforms awarded new FAA PMA approvals
BIG LAKE, Alaska – Airforms’ growing line of replacement engine baffles now includes parts for all Piper PA-28-161 and PA-28-236 aircraft. The newly approved Warrior and Dakota baffle sets expand Airforms’ engine baffle product line to more than 50 aircraft models. “We have listened closely to our customers in the flight training market, and responded […]
Introducing the Plane Skate
The Plane Skate is designed to move disabled aircraft due to flat tires, quickly and safely from runways or taxiways while at the same time eliminating little, if any, runway or taxiway closures and without causing any additional damage to the aircraft. Built tough, with welded ¼ inch and 5/16 inch solid steel plates on […]
Brady introduces tool shadow boards
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Brady has introduced its latest visual workplace solution, Brady Shadow Boards. These storage boards improve workplace organization by indicating where equipment, tools and janitorial supplies belong with professional-looking graphics. “With easily-identifiable tool storage locations at the point of need, shift changes will become easier. The ‘shadowed’ graphics clearly show where each tool […]
Garmin expands radar altimeter line
Garmin has unveiled a radar altimeter solution that expands upon Garmin’s all digital GRA 5500 radar altimeter to include the GRA 55, a cost-effective radar altimeter designed specifically for helicopters and general aviation aircraft. The GRA 55 leverages Garmin’s patent‑pending digital signal processing technology that works to provide smooth altitude tracking and results in a […]
Auto-darkening welding helmet debuts
Just introduced is the new Tweco auto-darkening welding helmet, which features four sensors and can be used in both weld mode and grind mode. The helmet has a viewing area of 3.86” x 1.69”, weighs 16 oz., and uses solar power to eliminate the need to change batteries, according to company officials. Suggested price is […]
Dynon unveils The New SkyView
Dynon Avionics has unveiled The New SkyView integrated avionics system. The latest edition of Dynon’s flagship product includes SkyView Touch, two new control panels, and dozens of new features in SkyView 10.0 software. Dynon’s pilot-engineers designed SkyView to have a clean and intuitive interface so pilots can focus on the flying, not the technology, said […]
Hartzell debuts Trailblazer props
Hartzell Propeller is introducing two- and three-blade versions of its new swept-tip Trailblazer prop for experimental aircraft and a number of certificated aircraft models. The next-generation Advanced Structural Composite Hartzell Trailblazer swept-tip prop will be exhibited at Hartzell Propeller’s B-034/35 booth at the upcoming SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, April 1-6, and installed […]
Garmin debuts AOA
Garmin has introduced an angle of attack (AOA) system available for simple installation in general aviation aircraft. This system is comprised of the new GI 260 AOA indicator, GAP 26 angle of attack probe, and GSU 25 air data computer. The GI 260 is designed to offer pilots a quick, at-a-glance understanding of AOA during […]