Now available is “Practical Guide to the CFI Checkride,” which helps applicants prepare for their CFI checkride. Written in plain language, this guide clarifies what applicants must know and demonstrate during the oral portion of the FAA Practical Exam, eliminating any surprise about examiner expectations, according to officials with Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA). The […]
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Southeast Aero appointed US distributor for Extra
Extra Aircraft has appointed Southeast Aero as the US distributor for its aerobatic aircraft lineup. Manufactured in Germany, Extra is world-renown for the EA300-series performance aerobatic models. Based in St. Augustine, Florida, Southeast Aero was previously Eastern US dealer for Extra. The two companies have worked together since 1992. Southeast Aero is also an authorized […]
Aircraft Spruce launches headset buy-back program
Officials at Aircraft Spruce understand how difficult it can be justifying buying a new headset when the one you already have still works. “We also know how much satisfaction pilots get from having the right equipment, which is why we started our Headset Buy-Back Program,” officials add. Aircraft Spruce now offers the opportunity to sell your […]
King Air avionics retrofit package now available
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada — Kitchener Aero Avionics (KAAV) now has available a complete digital cockpit upgrade for the KingAir 200. KAAV also offers a G-1000 cockpit upgrade, but for those that do not wish to upgrade to the full G-1000 suite, this retrofit package offers up a capable and cost-effective alternative, according to company officials. […]
New Spark Plug Tray from Tempest
Tempest has created a new spark plug tray constructed of high quality metal to protect spark plugs from damage.Rubber feet on the bottom of the tray help keep the tray in place on metal workbenches and tool boxes. The tray includes numbered spark plug slots allowing for proper spark plug organization and rotation. The tray […]
‘Flying the Cessna 210: The Secrets Unlocked’ released
Just released is “Flying the Cessna 210: The Secrets Unlocked,” an all-new primer on owning and flying the Cessna 210 by six-time Master CFI Chuck McGill. The book helps aviators master the art of piloting this complex airplane, according to the author, who offers his wisdom on optimum performance and safe operations based on his […]
Cessna TTX now with CAV Ice Protection FIKI system
NEW CENTURY AIRPORT, Kan., June 24, 2013 – CAV Ice Protection’s patented TKS system for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) is scheduled to enter service with Cessna’s new single-engine TTx aircraft by early 2014. “The Cessna TTx can now be ordered with the optional CAV Ice Protection FIKI system,” said Jodi Noah, Senior Vice President, […]
AOPA upgrades FlyQ Pocket App
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released an iOS upgrade to its FlyQ Pocket app. AOPA FlyQ Pocket Version 1.1 features a quicker way to search for airports by city and state, allows pilots to file wind-optimized flight plans, and offers weather briefings (both graphical and text-based) from either CSC DUATS or DTC […]
Victor debuts Oxy-Fuel Torch
ST. LOUIS – Victor Technologies has introduced the Victor 400 Series oxy-fuel torch. The 400 Series features a two-piece torch design. The patented contoured handle has size and shape that fits naturally in most people’s hands and a textured grip, company officials said. The handle uses an engineered zinc-aluminum alloy called Zamak that has three […]