World Aircraft Company, a manufacturer of Light-Sport Aircraft, has chosen the Vertical Power VP-X Electronic Circuit Breaker System for all its aircraft electrical wiring and to control the lights, trim and flaps. The VP-X integrates tightly with the Dynon SkyView EFIS, allowing pilots to monitor the status of individual devices and manage the entire electrical […]
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The Jet Collection expands
The Jet Collection, a Chicago-based aviation dealership and brokerage, is expanding, opening offices in Dallas, Tampa and San Francisco, with more offices planned, including several abroad. “As the economic climate continues to improve, we have decided to bet on the aviation market by seeking out the top sales leaders in business aviation,” said Jason Zilberbrand, […]
Fifth edition of ‘The Pilot’s Manual: Private Pilot Syllabus’ released
The fifth edition of “The Pilot’s Manual Private Pilot Syllabus” is now available from ASA. This updated syllabus offers a flight and ground training course for private pilot airplane certification and meets both Part 61 and Part 141 requirements, according to company officials. Flight lessons are presented side-by-side with their coordinating ground lessons. The syllabus […]
Next generation of portable in-flight oxygen system debuts
Windblade Corp., the exclusive distributor of the Inogen Aviator in-flight pulse oxygen concentrator for the general aviation community, announces the Inogen Aviator G3 for immediate sale. An extension of the existing Inogen Aviator product line, the G3 weighs 4.8 pounds, almost 3 pounds lighter than the Inogen One G2-1050. The Inogen Aviator G3 concentrates oxygen […]
SportairUSA chooses Vertical Power VP-X for LSA
SportairUSA, distributor of the Sting and Sirius Light-Sport Aircraft, has chosen the Vertical Power VP-X Electronic Circuit Breaker System to manage the electrical system and control the trim and flaps. The VP-X integrates with electronic flight information systems (EFIS) from Dynon, Grand Rapids Technology and Garmin, allowing pilots to monitor the status of individual devices […]
Hartzell receives de-ice amendment to STC
Hartzell Propeller has completed an amendment to its FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its 3-blade Top Prop conversion kit. The amendment to the STC, which covers Cessna Skylane R182, FR182, TR182 and T182 (Lycoming O-540-J3C5D or O-540-L3C5D powered) models, covers factory-installed de-icing boots fully compatible with the existing de-ice system. Mike Trudeau, Top Prop’s […]
Tool set designed by mechanic debuts
Kustom Aviation Services of Palatka, Florida, introduces a line of mechanics tools, designed by a mechanic. The three-piece tool set the company’s Piston Pin Removal Tool, for pushing out stuck wrist pins, the Continental Pushrod Tube Spring Compressor, which makes for fast easy removal of push rod tubes, and a Rocker Shaft Tools for holding […]
Kitchener completes upgrade package for Cessna 208
Ontario, Canada — Kitchener Aero Avionics (KAAV) as completed a new avionics upgrade package for the Cessna C208 Caravan. The heart of the upgrade is an Aspen EFD-1000C3 PFD and Class B TAWS. “For hardworking Caravans – especially those in commercial operations – this mod can really make a difference” says KAAV President Barry Aylward. […]
Levil Technology debuts new handheld
New from Levil Technology is the iLevil SW, an iPad-compatible, self-contained “panel in the palm of your hand” device. It gives attitude information; has a WAAS GPS for charts and synthetic vision; displays information from external hardware such as an engine monitors; and is an ADSB-in receiver. The three-hour battery is rechargeable through a USB […]