Lincoln Electric has released its 2014 Equipment Catalog, which details the company’s MIG, TIG, and multi-process equipment, as well as plasma cutting systems, welding automation, fume control systems, training product solutions, orbital welding systems, accessories and welding gear products. The 2014 Lincoln Electric Equipment Catalog can be downloaded and viewed on Apple iOS devices with […]
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Raisbeck begins deliveries of swept blade propellers
SEATTLE — Raisbeck Engineering’s Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers are now being delivered after receiving FAA certification covering the entire King Air C90/E90 family. Jointly developed by Raisbeck Engineering and Hartzell Propeller, the Swept Blade Propeller design for the C90/E90 family follows closely after the 2013 introduction of the first swept propeller design certified for the […]
Why carry tools when you can walk them?
The new Dog Box from Snap-on Industrial is a rolling tool box that makes moving tools across a hangar, tarmac or facility easier. Available in three sizes, these Dog Boxes allow technicians to load up all the necessary tools into a tool box that’s positioned onto a frame with casters, and pull it out to […]
Garmin Pilot enhanced
Garmin Pilot has kicked off the new year with the release of Version 6.0 for iOS and Version 2.8 for Android mobile devices. Version 6.0 for iOS includes preflight planning enhancements, including to the Active FPL and File & Brief functions. The company also revamped the look of Garmin Pilot since the introduction of iOS 7, implementing […]
Spirit Aeronautics expands
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Spirit Aeronautics has added another hangar to its Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) campus to support an expansion of the company’s aircraft interiors refurbishment service. “Demand in the area for high quality interior refurbishment service on business category aircraft is growing and we are expanding to meet the need,” said Tony Bailey, […]
Sporty’s introduces low profile wood chocks
Sporty’s introduces Low Profile Wood Chocks that fit all aircraft, including Cirrus and new Cessna aircraft with wheel pants low to the ground. The Low Profile Wood Chocks, which stand 1.5 inches tall, are easy to spot as they are sealed against moisture with a high-visibility safety-yellow paint. The chocks are connected by an 18 […]
An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth
Astronaut Chris Hadfield has logged nearly 4,000 hours in space. A recent 144 days stint as commander of the International Space Station (ISS) saw him post hundreds of spectacular images to Twitter (@Cmdr_Hadfield) which earned him more than 1 million followers. In addition to still images, Hadfield interacted with students from the ISS on subjects […]
Garmin debuts GDL 39 3D
Garmin has introduced the GDL 39 3D, a portable ADS-B and GPS receiver that adds simultaneous display of aircraft attitude information (pitch and roll), alongside interactive mapping, traffic, and weather within the Garmin Pilot application. The GDL 39 3D also features advanced traffic awareness, including patent-pending TargetTrend relative motion technology and subscription-free weather. The GDL […]
FltPlan.com launches free iPad Go app
FltPlan.com has officially released its new free iPad app, FltPlan Go. The app adds many features for users of FltPlan.com, according to company officials. The legacy FltPlan app was originally created four years ago to provide pilots with airport information and approach charts. As pilots’ in-flight needs grew, the legacy app continued to add more […]