Airwolf Filter Corp., specialists in remote-mounted oil filter systems for piston aircraft engines, has scored a market first. In the past 12 months the Airwolf team identified every aircraft data sheet on file with the FAA and EASA and added to its Approved Model List [AML] every remaining piston-engine aircraft powered by a Lycoming, Continental, […]
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Garmin adds to its experimental offerings with GTR 200 Comm Radio
Garmin has introduced the GTR 200 panel mount comm radio for experimental and light-sport aircraft. Features include advanced auto-squelch, 3D audio, stereo intercom, stereo music input, alert inputs, standby frequency monitoring, on-screen frequency identification, and much more. “Our dedicated ‘Team X’ has done it again. As a group of Garmin engineers who are fellow pilots […]
FST introduces Android app and CMS cell service for remote pre-heater switch
RACINE, Wis. — Following the introduction of a free iPhone App at AirVenture 2012, FST LLC has just released an Android app for controlling its REGAL remote switch for aircraft engine pre-heaters. Any REGAL Remote can be operated seamlessly by either an app-equipped iPhone or Android phone. The Android App and iPhone App are both […]
Book reveals how Howard Hughes’ created a helicopter empire
Famous as movie mogul, daring aviator and eccentric real estate tycoon, Howard Hughes was not well known for starting a helicopter manufacturing empire. A newly published book, “Howard’s Whirlybirds: Howard Hughes’ Amazing Pioneering Helicopter Exploits,” published by UK-based Fonthill Media, tells the little-known story of how he started and grew that enterprise. His company, sometimes […]
New STCs approved for Cessna Caravans
Aircraft Structures International Corp. has received STC approval for its Wing Jack Pad, L.E.D. Cargo Pod Lights, and Standby Flap System Limit Switches for the Cessna Caravan 208 and 208B. These three STCs will make the Cessna Caravan 208 and 208B safer, easier to maintain, and more convenient for all who use it, company officials […]
Flying is serious: Pilots don’t always have to be
Now available at Sporty’s are several humorous signs that show the light-hearted side of aviation. Patterned after vintage signs from the 1920s and 1930s, these three signs have a weathered, old-style look. “Four Forces of Flight” aren’t what you are taught in ground school. Rather, the sign illustrates the Four Forces as money, dreams, the […]
Flight Training Cockpit launched for flight sim panels
OSHKOSH — Newly launched is Flight Training Cockpit, a new business line tasked with continuing development of the flight sim instrument panel from PilotMall.com announced at SUN ‘n FUN in April. The new business launches with lower pricing, new retailers and a flat screen version of the original Flight Training Cockpit Advanced Panel. The Flight […]
Electronics International introduces primary replacement engine monitor
OSHKOSH — Electronics International has unveiled its newest Primary Certified, TSO’d engine monitor, the CGR-30P, which stands for Cluster Gauge Replacement. As the name suggests, the monitor was designed to replace several certified, primary aircraft instruments in one standard 3-1/8” instrument. Because of the standard size, the CGR can replace any aircraft’s tachometer, according to […]
Precision Flight Controls features DCX Flight Sim at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — Precision Flight Controls Booth is showing off the 2014 version of its DCX Flight Simulator this week at AirVenture. The DCX, FAA approved earlier this year as an AATD (Advanced Aviation Training Device), offers a newly enhanced ProMotion 3DOF Motion Platform and Dynamic Control Loading, along with many new features, according to company […]