Hartzell Propeller has been granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a new aluminum alloy, Scimitar-blade prop for the Piper PA-24 Comanche 180. The new prop, designed for Comanches built between 1957 to 1964 powered by the 180 hp Lycoming O-360-A1A engine, features the same blade design that has previously been available for several Mooney and […]
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Spirit Avionics hits milestone
Spirit Avionics’ Global Parts Support Division,based in Columbus, Ohio, recently hit a milestone: Achieving $10 million in global aircraft parts sales in less than a year achieving a 60% increase over last year’s sales. “I tell people all of the time that we are the best kept secret in the industry,” said Jared Kolman, Global […]
Sporty’s offers fresh approach to checklists
Now available from Sporty’s are Thru-View Checklists, which allow the checklist to remain in sight during your entire flight. The checklists, available for many models of aircraft, are printed on transparent static-cling vinyl so they can be placed on a window, a clear visor or any smooth surface. “The Thru-View Checklists aren’t intended to replace […]
Landmark Aviation upgrades mobile app
Landmark Aviation recently launched an upgraded version of its mobile application, Connect 2 Landmark. The app is currently available for Android and Apple devices. If customers already have Landmark Connect on their mobile device, the name change will update automatically and they will not need to redownload the app. Similar to the previous version, the upgraded app allows […]
Aspen Avionics receives EASA nod
Aspen Avionics was awarded an Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certification (AML-STC) for its Evolution Flight Display System from European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The EASA approval authorizes installation of Aspen’s system in more than 700 aircraft registered in EASA countries. The EASA AML-STC list includes more than 40 aircraft manufacturers representing more than 700 […]
‘Private Pilot eBR’ released
Pilot Mission has released “Private Pilot eBR,” an interactive flight training eBook created for the iPad. Pilots and owners of Pilot Mission, William Hecksteden and Robert Wilkes, recently completed the finishing touches on their first digital eBook, the “Private Pilot eBR.” “We’re excited to receive feedback from the aviation community and hope this product serves its intended purpose of […]
Twin Commander updates fuel tank liner install kit
Twin Commander Aircraft has developed a new Custom Kit (CK) that improves the removal and reinstallation of the center fuel cell liner. Repeated removal and reinstallation of the center fuel cell and liner system can lead to damage to the parts as well as oversized assembly holes, company officials noted. CK189 features reusable fasteners for […]
HazMat training offered online
Aviation Training Academy (ATA) has launched its new online training program directed at FBOs, corporate flight departments, municipalities, fueling agents, line service technicians, and mechanics. New regulations, under the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), were adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). They mandate that employers must have their employees trained on the […]
MT-Propeller achieves two milestones
MT-Propeller received FAA certification for the Mitsubishi MU-2B for its latest generation high performance composite propeller. The five-blade MT-Propeller reduces cabin noise from 105 dB(A) to 90 dB(A) and improves the takeoff, climb- and cruise performance, according to company officials The risk of a hot start is also reduced due to the faster start-up with […]