Now available through Aircraft Spruce is the aerox Diluter Demand Mask, an alternative for approved replacements of high altitude masks. The aerox Quick Comfort series diluter demand mask comes standard with an electret microphone and an inflatable Quick Comfort head harness. The mask features a carbon fiber construction for light weight, and silicon rubber for […]
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iFly GPS iPad app debuts
Adventure Pilot, manufacturer and developer of portable navigation devices for pilots, has unveiled the iFly GPS app. The iFly GPS for iPad delivers full-featured moving map navigation with features like Geo-Referenced Approach Plates, de-cluttered Vector Mode, AutoTaxi+, RealView Airports, Vertical Flight Planning and more, according to company officials. iFly GPS also includes Higher-Contrast Charts for […]
QFC Cessna towbar extension now at Aircraft Spruce
Now at Aircraft Spruce is the Quick-fold Compact Towbar, also known as the QFC-Towbar. New to the market, the design was patented with the pilot in mind, according to Aircraft Spruce officials. Attach the QFC-TowbarTM extension to your Cessna tow bar and stand up straight, away from under the propeller, for an added extension of […]
Sporty’s introduces nylon A-2 jacket
Now available from Sporty’s is the nylon A-2 Jacket for pilots. It’s a mid-weight jacket warm enough for cool days, yet light enough to wear in flight, Sporty’s officials say. The A-2 is constructed from waterproof nylon so it sheds water and is durable enough to withstand daily wear. “The Nylon A-2 is warm enough […]
Proviation Pilot Shop expands product line
Proviation Pilot Shop has diversified its range of new products for private pilots and aircraft owners. The five-year-old family-run company, which serves the European aviation market, has actively sought out new brands, “committed to providing the best quality products which serve a purpose to enhance the joy of flight, and provide a lot more than […]
Sport Picker 3 debuts
CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Sport Picker-3 is a new, single wheel tow bar from PICKER Tug and Towbar. The “-3” has been designed and engineered for the Light-Sport Aircraft category of aircraft and includes one hard solid rubber wheel, two adjustable Picker-Pins, insulated foam grips and a bright yellow powder-coat finish. The Sport Picker-3 is […]
Aviation fuels publishing company
By BILL WALKER Atlantis Productions, a book and video publisher, fills a significant niche for those with an interest in lighter than air craft. The firm is the creation and life work of aviation enthusiasts Richard and Deborah Van Treuren. Richard is known for his video documentaries, research and writing on airships. Deborah, a private […]
Book Review: Red Redmond and the Great Plane Adventure
Is there an airplane trip with a young child in your future? You may want to get a copy of “Red Redmond and the Great Plane Adventure,” a picture book written by private pilot Earl M. Furfine. The self-published 23-page book tells the story of 5-year-old Red Redmond, a young boy already enamored with flying. […]
‘A Personal Flyer’s Guide to More Enjoyable Flying’
Capt. David C. Koch, author of “False Security: The Real Story About Airline Safety” and executive director of the Center For Airmanship Excellence, has released a new book, “A Personal Flyer’s Guide to More Enjoyable Flying,” which, he says, “provides guidance for personal flyers on how to adopt a new paradigm in personal flying that […]