ANCHORAGE – “It’s all about getting home safely,” said Carey Foster, owner of One Sky Aviation. “Not about launching into bad weather.” In the process of re-building his 180-horsepower Super Cub, with an Airframes Alaska widebody, Carey is adding a Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System (EVS) camera to the right wing. Actually, as a Designated Airworthiness […]
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Second edition of ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator as a Training Aid’ released
Just released is the second edition of “Microsoft Flight Simulator as a Training Aid,” which provides suggestions, advice, and practical tools for making effective use of Microsoft Flight Simulator in a training environment. Applicable to both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight (Version 9) and Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Version 10), the book […]
Hartzell Top Prop now available for Stationair
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 […]
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; […]