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 […]
Products
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 […]
Aircraft Spruce launches Facebook contest
You could win a $75 Aircraft Spruce gift card by entering the company’s Facebook contest to help it reach 7,500 likes. Click on the link and follow the rules on the page for your chance to win.
MyClip Kneeboard now at PilotShop.com
Now available at PilotShop.com is the MyClip Kneeboard, which works with all versions of the Apple iPad including the new iPad Air. The design, which also works with any full size tablet on the market today, transitions from portrait to landscape mode allowing easy viewing of charts and approach plates. Soft rubberized clips gently hold the […]
DiamondShare program expands
DiamondShare has expanded to three new locations, Republic Field (KFGR), Farmingdale N.Y.; Essex County Airport (KCDW), Caldwell N.J.; and at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU), Raleigh N.C. Each location has New Diamond DA40 XLT models that feature G1000 flight decks with Synthetic Vision and digital autopilots with WAAS approach. The four-place airplanes cruise at 170 […]