Pilot Central of Atlanta launched its one-stop-shopping website at last week’s SUN ’n FUN. It’s designed to centralize a pilot’s personal and aviation needs all in one place, according to Pilot Central president Elliott Borenstein. Those who enroll on the website can select a permanent, lifelong aviation email address. Choices are ‘YourName’@FAAInstructor.com, ‘YourName’@FAAExaminer.com ‘YourName’@FAAPilotCentral.com, ‘YourName’@FAAPilotMail.com, ‘YourName’@AVSportPilot.com […]
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Air Journey offers shorter journey options in Cessna Mustang
JUPITER, Fla. — Air Journey have unveiled a new travel option: The opportunity to fly a Cessna Citation Mustang for shorter sections of a longer itinerary. This new option has two purposes, according to Thierry Pouille, founder of Air Journey. “One is to allow clients who might not be able to travel for extended periods […]
Aeromedix introduces CO Expert
Aeromedix has introduced its new compact CO Expert 2014 low-level carbon monoxide detector. The CO Expert has long been the leader in portable aviation CO detectors but the size was inconvenience in some cramped cockpits, according to company officials. Using new technology, Aeromedix has been able to reduce the detector size by two thirds, officials […]
King Schools releases online ATP written exam prep course
This week at SUN ‘n FUN, John and Martha King, co-chairman of King Schools, released an online version of their Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) written exam preparation course. The new course takes customers through each topic with full-screen, bite-sized video segments, averaging 10 minutes in length. Each lesson is automatically followed by a quiz utilizing […]
Belite introduces line of digital instruments
Belite Aircraft and Electronics has introduced a collection of digital aircraft instruments for LSA and ultralight aircraft at this week’s SUN ’n FUN. The company’s digital altimeter is designed to show altitude on a large, easy-to-read digital LCD display. It also calculates and displays density altitude, based on current cabin temperature, as well as system […]
Sporty’s launches second-generation Stratus
Sporty’s Pilot Shop, along with partners ForeFlight and Appareo, released a second generation Stratus ADS-B receiver today at SUN ’n FUN. The new Stratus adds ADS-B traffic and a built-in AHRS. “Stratus has been tremendously successful and practically invented a product category,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “Now, just 12 months later, the new […]
Oregon Aero teams with CubCrafters on new cushion system
Oregon Aero and CubCrafters have teamed to introduce a new seat cushion system designed for CubCrafters Carbon Cub EX, the Carbon Cub SS and the Sport Cub (pictured). Oregon Aero, which has been working with CubCrafters for more than a decade, approached CubCrafters last year about designing a new seat cushion system for the three […]
Garmin Pilot app updated
Garmin has released an updated version of the Garmin Pilot app for the iPad and iPhone that incorporates Garmin’s dynamic navigation maps. The new dynamic maps enable numerous capabilities, including track-up orientation, faster map rendering, higher resolution at tighter zoom levels and SafeTaxi integration on the moving map, according to company officials. With the new […]
New certifications for True Blue Power emergency power supply
WICHITA. — True Blue Power has received several FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the TS835 Series lithium-ion emergency power supply (EPS). True Blue Power received a Part 25 STC for installation of the TS835 Series in LearJet 35/36 models and a Part 27 STC for installation in BK117 and EC145 helicopters. The company amended […]