Sensenich has introduced a ground adjustable composite propellers for Van’s RV aircraft. The new propeller features Sensenich’s proprietary airfoils on a semi-scimitar planform for improved takeoff and climb performance, according to company officials. The blades are internal pressure molded using prepreg carbon fiber and fiberglass, featuring a co-cured leading edge erosion shield, and includes an […]
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Wicks Aircraft offers O-Ring kit
Wicks Aircraft now offers a selection of O-rings in a kit for homebuilders. “The temptation is always there to re-use things like O-rings, and the result is too-often a leaky seal,” says Wicks president Scott Wick. “Having to take time to find or order O-rings makes that temptation even greater. With our Home Builders Kit, […]
Beringer debuts nosewheel for Twin Otter
The Beringer Co. has launched its new STC’d nosewheel for Twin Otter DHC-6. The wheel is CNC machined from high strength aluminum alloy and is anodized, protecting the part against corrosion, according to company officials. The roller bearings last longer thanks to a waterproof environment (lipseals and O-rings), officials add. The parts are optimized using […]
Janitrol, Southwind heater AD relief from C&D Associates
BUCHANAN, Mich. – Owners of aircraft with Janitrol or South Wind heaters have long had to comply with an airworthiness directive (A.D.) to repeatedly test for heater pressure decay. No longer. The FAA has authorized C&D Associates to overhaul original Janitrol or South Wind heaters with the end result being an aircraft heater free from […]
Innovations: Add ANR to your old headset
Many pilots have upgraded their headset to one of the many popular ANR headsets on the market. But what to do for a passenger without a headset or for someone yet to make the leap to an ANR? If you have an old non-ANR headset, consider an ANR Kit from Headsets Inc., which makes kits […]
Try Flight Guide iEFB for free
Still exploring the many options available for flight planning and navigation via app? If so, Airguide Publications is making their Flight Guide iEFB IFR/VFR Plus available for free for 30 days. Download the app from Apple’s App Store to your iPad, create a user account and begin your 30-day free trial.
Dynon launches SkyView 5.1
Dynon Avionics has added internal data logging to the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system. This oft-requested feature enables SkyView to record and store up to 150 hours of flight and engine data for later retrieval and analysis, according to company officials. Data logging is included in SkyView firmware Version 5.1 — a free upgrade for […]
AeroLEDs releases new MicroSun taxi/recognition light
AeroLEDs has increased the light output of its MicroSun light from 5,000 candela to 8,000. Originally designed as a direct replacement for recognition lights in the wingtip of Cirrus aircraft, the MicroSun has proven popular with Experimental, LSA and special-use applications, according to company officials. The MicroSun draws a fraction of the power required for […]
California Power Systems releases catalog
Now available is the new 2013 California Power Systems parts catalog. The catalog includes Rotax engines, Rotax parts, airframe parts, engine parts, covering supplies, instruments, avionics, tools, and pilot supplies, as well as books and videos on ultralight and Light-Sport products. The parts catalog is available in a print format along with a downloadable PDF […]