Frank Vittorio of Saginaw, Minnesota, is the latest weekly winner of Lightspeed Aviation’s $500 Burger Getaway sweepstakes. The getaway consists of a series of weekly drawings for a $500 package that includes gift cards for avgas, rental car, dining, and lodging. Any eligible customer registering a new Lightspeed Zulu.2 or Sierra headset is automatically entered. […]
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Gleim releases new exam guide
The familiar red cover remains, but after listening to customer suggestions the new “Private PTS and Oral Exam Guide” from Gleim Publications is the result. The books begins with the Practical Test Standards (PTS), which include darkened page edges for quick searching. Following 38 pages of PTS material is a handy Aircraft Information Page. The […]
ProBalance Sport now at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now carries a new propeller balancer: The Model 1015 ProBalancer Sport. The Model 1015 ProBalancer Sport performs propeller balancing, combining the economy of an entry-level balancer with accuracy that exceeds any capabilities available in other entry or mid-level instruments, according to Aircraft Spruce officials. The Model 1015 ProBalancer Sport incorporates the ACES Systems’ […]
AV-HD Pro Camera now at Aircraft Spruce
Datatoys and Aircraft Spruce have introduced the next generation 2014 cockpit camera. The AV-HD Pro is designed specifically for aviation applications, featuring ultra-realistic 1080p resolution, a built-in GPS, and a host of other aviation-specific features. Some of the AV-HD Pro’s advanced features include 3D Flight Path recording, allowing you to play back your flight in […]
‘Cubs to Bonanzas’ shares a 65-year perspective from a pilot’s eyes
Many a pilot ponders penning their life in the cockpit. Few meet that goal. Dr. Richard A. Komm learned to fly in Piper Cubs in 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri. Today, the flying octogenarian owns and pilots a B-35 Bonanza. The journey between humble beginning and today is the subject of his new book, “Cubs […]
Airforms awarded multiple PMA approvals
BIG LAKE, ALASKA — Airforms’ line of replacement aircraft engine baffles now includes parts for early model Cessna 172R and S aircraft. Growth also continues for Airforms’ Cessna 208/208B Caravan products with a new replacement engine oil cooler baffle, and expanded eligibility for interior vent assemblies. Airforms’ engineering department recently received the new PMA (Part […]
CenTex HALO 250 performance data available on Ultra-Nav software
WACO, Texas – CenTex Aerospace’s HALO 250 performance data will be added to Ultra-Nav Aircraft Performance Software, beginning in January 2014. Since 1990, Ultra-Nav Aviation has been providing the aviation industry across the globe with a safety tool that allows an accurate, fast, and easy way to compute takeoff, landing, and weight and balance numbers […]
Pilot pens new thriller
WICHITA FALLS, Texas – According to the FAA, close to 80% of aviation accidents are caused by human error. Norman Harrison, an aeronautics instructor with 26 years experience as a U.S. naval aviator, has a special interest in this issue. Combining present-day realities of aviation with artificial intelligence gone wrong, Harrison has written a new […]
OPT offers discount for GAN readers
Online Pilot Training (OPT) is offering a holiday discount for General Aviation News readers. In addition to the 10% discount offered to anyone who completes the free Private Pilot Demo course, GAN readers can get an additional 30% off. Available on the international market for a number of years, OPT was recently released for use […]