When you’re a pilot, you want people to know. Sporty’s has introduced two new products that help show the world: A backpack and a knife. The Pilot Wings Backpack that can be used either as a flight bag or as your everyday carryall. “We’ve made this backpack light enough that you will be able to […]
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New Cirrus decal packages introduced
TAMPA, Fla. — Aircraft Impressions has introduced 26 new aircraft decal packages specifically designed for the Cirrus SR20 and Cirrus SR22. These new vinyl graphics packages enable owners and service centers to redesign and refresh the look of their aircraft without the expense of painting, according to company officials. “We’ve had nothing but happy customers,” said […]
Kings offer savings to pilots wanting to beat ATP deadline
To help pilots wanting to beat the FAA deadline by getting their ATPs before Aug. 1 — after which new requirements make it much more difficult — King Schools is offering a 50% saving on its ATP ground school and test prep. John and Martha King said that King Schools will temporarily cut the price […]
University Aviation Press debuts
Making its debut is University Aviation Press, a division of Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA). University Aviation Press (UAP) provides a platform for educators, university professors, and flight training experts to publish and sell their ASA-vetted works via desktop computer, smartphone and mobile tablet devices, including copyright and digital rights management (DRM) to protect their content. UAP […]
Coradine launches LogTen Pro 6.5
PORTLAND, Ore. — LogTen Pro 6.5, the latest update for Coradine’s electronic pilot logbook software, includes more than 200 new features, fixes and performance improvements, along side the addition of free iCloud Sync for current users. With LogTen Pro 6.5, pilots can enter a scheduled flight on their Mac, head to the airport and the flight will be ready […]
FreeFlight partners with NextGen Fund
WACO, Texas — FreeFlight Systems is supplying its avionics systems in partnership with NextGen Equipage Fund’s financing program to enable ADS-B and other mandated avionics retrofits for as many as 200,000 general aviation aircraft. The NextGen Fund’s $1.3 billion public-private partnership program will help owners equip their aircraft for the Jan. 1, 2020, ADS-B mandate. […]
GlobalAir.com enhances FBO Fuel Prices App
Globalair.com has added GPS functionality to its FBO Fuel Prices app. This new capability will enable a pilot in the air to locate the closest airport and/or the best fuel price in that area, Jeff Carrithers, President of GlobalAir.com explains. Other updates include: Fuel brand logo of the FBO, time stamp of last update, and […]
SAM receives STC
WICHITA, Kan. — Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics reports that the FAA has granted a Part 23 Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM). The AML STC joins a growing list of existing Part 23, 25 and 27 STCs, ranging from single engine pistons to advanced twin turboprops, […]
Make the latest GoPro camera cockpit-ready
Sporty’s and NFlightcam have released a filter for the new GoPro Hero3+ video camera that reduces propeller blur. Attached to the outside of the camera, the filter will make it easy to shoot straight out the front of the cockpit without ugly lines, company officials say. Made in the United States, the filter is precision […]