Newly certified is Hartzell Propeller’s scimitar aluminum propeller designed for installation on current production Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair aircraft. Tthe 3-blade prop improves aircraft performance significantly, according to company officials, who note it is also available with aircraft-compatible de-ice boots. The propeller diameter is 82” in contrast to the 79” original installed at Cessna. The […]
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Sporty’s debuts Warbird sculptures
Sporty’s Wright Bros. Collection introduces two World War II era sculptures: A fighter and a bomber (pictured above). Crafted of resin and painted in precise detail, these sculptures may be hung on a wall or displayed on a desk or bookcase. The front silhouette of the Fighter (pictured below) carries D-Day markings and spinning propeller. […]
Aircraft Spruce offers Oshkosh pre-order pick-up option
Aircraft Spruce is offering a pre-order pick-up option for the upcoming AirVenture in Oshkosh. Company officials note that they have a limited supply of stock available at the booth in Oshkosh, so they encourage customers to place a pre-order by phone, fax or online and then pick up their merchandise at the show, which runs […]
Free eBook ‘How To Be A Pilot’ released
iFLYblog.com has released a new eBook that walks people through the process of getting their pilot’s license, step-by-step. Written by an experienced CFI, the free book is full of insider tips and techniques to set candidates up for success. Brent Owens, the force behind iFLYblog.com, suggests people who are already pilots should take advantage of […]
AeroLEDs SunSpot 36 PMA certified
AeroLEDs SunSpot 36 LX and 36 HX lights designed for taxi and landing have been PMA certified by the FAA. These lights are PAR 36 drop-in replacements for GE 4509 bulbs. All four models can be installed in Part 23 certificated aircraft, LSAs and Experimental Amateur-Built aircraft, according to company officials. The SunSpot 36 HX […]
New editions of Visualized Flight Maneuvers released
Just released are the latest editions of “Visualized Flight Maneuvers” for high- and low-wing aircraft. These maneuvers manuals cover all the flight maneuvers required for Private, Sport, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certification. Each maneuver is depicted in detail according to type of aircraft in which the lesson will take place, states the objective of the […]
Blackhawk Caravan engine upgrade approved
Blackhawk Modifications has received STC certification for the PT6A-42A upgrade on the Cessna 208A Caravan. The XP42A Upgrade Package includes a factory-new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine rated at 850 continuous shaft horsepower (SHP). In addition, the package utilizes a new, wide-chord, 100-inch diameter Hartzell four-blade propeller; new composite cowling and high efficiency inlet duct; […]
Dual Electronics integrates with GRT Avionics system
Dual Electronics reports that its XGPS170 GPS + ADS-B Receiver integrates with panel mounted EFIS systems from GRT Avionics, providing ADS-B weather (FIS-B) and traffic (TIS-B) data to Horizon HX, Horizon HXr and Sport SX systems, via USB. The integration allows pilots to see weather and traffic information displayed on their primary navigation screens, while […]
Dual Electronics now compatible with AOPA FlyQ
Dual Electronics’ XGPS170 GPS + ADS-B Receiver for Apple and Android devices is now compatible with the AOPA FlyQ EFB app. The in-flight weather received through the XGPS170 seamlessly integrates into the FlyQ EFB app, providing all the benefits of the ADS-B broadcast, according to company officials. The new AOPA FlyQ EFB is an iPad […]