BIG LAKE, Alaska — Airforms, Inc. has obtained FAA design approval and Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) for replacement engine baffling on Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee aircraft. This approval is specific to mid-range S/N aircraft. “This approval represents the latest expansion of our growing product line,” said Lee Budde, president. “We have crafted a replacement part that […]
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Wireless ADS-B receiver for Xavion app debuts
Laminar Research, creators of the X-Plane flight simulator franchise, have unveiled enhancements through third party hardware support for Xavion, its mobile aviation application. Laminar Research recently introduced Xavion, a mobile (iPhone and iPad) product providing state-of-the-art synthetic vision, GPS navigation, instrument backups and a visual glide path to the nearest airport in the event of […]
Sennheiser debuts new headset for professional pilots
Sennheiser has unveiled the HMEC 26-2, the successor to the HMEC 26 pilot’s headset for commercial pilots. “The HMEC 26 with active noise cancellation is our most popular headset for airline and business pilots,” explained Jörg Buchberger, Business Segment Manager Aviation at Sennheiser. “The improvements made in the 26-2 are based on feedback we requested […]
Aspen’s Connected Panel takes flight on Pilatus
Aspen Avionics’ Connected Panel technology will be integrated into the new Pilatus PC-12 NG Connected flight deck system. The Pilatus PC-12 NG features Honeywell Primus Apex avionics enhanced with a suite of mobile apps that simplify and streamline operational activities, according to company officials. Aspen’s Connected for Pilatus platform enables wireless communication between the apps […]
Snap-On debuts new tool box
Snap-on Industrial’s new Visual Tool Control (VTC) tool storage box with a clear abrasion resistant polycarbonate window gives technicians a full view of their tools for instant accountability and asset management. The VTC can hold about 100 tools. The ability for technicians to return their tools and see if any are missing, even after the […]
West Star Aviation now offers interior services at CAE
COLUMBIA, S.C. — West Star Aviation is now offering interior services at its Columbia, South Carolina, (CAE) location. The new interior shop is equipped to complete a variety of partial interior work, including upholstery, panel recovery, and carpet. West Star does not currently offer woodworking services at CAE; however, company officials say they have an […]
Plane-Power debuts high-power alternator
GRANBURY, Texas — Plane-Power, Ltd. has received FAA approval of its newest lightweight, high-power aircraft alternator. The Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator is a lightweight, high-output, belt-driven alternator sold as a single part number for both 12V and 24V aircraft. Optional mounting kits make it easy to replace heavyweight, Ford DOFF series alternators often used both Continental […]
‘Airpark’ aims to connect kids with aviators
Getting the next generation of aviators inspired to fly and out to the airport is the focus of Tony Pfau, Stephen McKissen and a group of student filmmakers. “The show will be a family oriented TV show to attract youth to aviation,” said Pfau in an email to General Aviation News. In a follow-up conversation, Pfau admitted he’s […]
‘Aircraft’ should delight readers
Are you on the hunt for a new history of aviation book? If so, “Aircraft: The Definitive Visual History” should pique your interest. The 300+ page book is full of more than 800 color pictures, divided into 10 chapters. Each chapter, except the first, dives into aviation history, by decade. The layout is compelling and […]