SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Engine Components International (ECi) now offers complete engine assembly and run-in testing. The new engine assembly program offers owners a complete engine, built and run-in, ready for installation in their airframe. Owners have many options to choose from, beginning with the base engine model, displacement, crankshaft and crankcase configurations, cylinder bore […]
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Take the guesswork out of fuel decisions
Cockpit Apps, maker of the flight log app iLOG, has launched iFUEL, which helps pilots take the guesswork out of fuel decisions. The app, available through iTunes for the iPhone and iPad, takes into account fuel prices at each destination, burn rate for the specific aircraft, and ramp fees. It even takes into consideration the […]
Banyan named EVAS sales and service center
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —VisionSafe has named Banyan Air Service an Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS) Sales and Service Center for the Southeast United States. EVAS is an FAA tested and certified system available for all turboprop and jet aircraft that displaces smoke, enabling pilots to see the flight path and instruments during an emergency. The […]
Astronics Max-Viz-600 gets Cessna SB
Astronics Corporation’s Max-Viz-600 enhanced vision system has received a Cessna Aircraft Service Bulletin for retrofit installation in recently-delivered Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane and Stationair single-engine aircraft models. Available exclusively from Cessna for retrofit by Cessna Authorized Service Centers, the retrofit is approved by the FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Cessna single-engine airplanes covered […]
Sporty’s releases Instrument Rating App
Sporty’s Complete Instrument Rating Course is now available as an iPad/iPhone app. This FAA WINGS-accepted app includes 13 hours of real-world video and advanced graphics including 3D animations to help explain difficult concepts, Sporty’s officials said. Included with the app is a written test preparation program. The app also includes a flight training syllabus, interactive […]
Sporty’s introduces Pilot Backpack
Sporty’s has introduced its Cross Country Backpack for pilots who prefer a backpack as a flight bag. Specific pockets organize headsets, iPad, flashlight, fuel tester, handheld radio and more. The padded headset pocket has built-in battery holders, while an internal iPad sleeve keeps iPads protected. A padded laptop compartment fits most 17-inch computers, and there […]
Garmin introduces new series of aviation VHF radios
Garmin has launched a new series of aviation VHF COM and NAV/COM radios, the GTR and GNC series. As the replacement products for the SL 30 and SL 40 models, the GTR series COM transceivers and GNC series NAV/COM radios include new features to reduce pilot workload, while also offering a solution to meet the […]
Improved Fuel Strainer Top Assembly for Cessnas now available
McFarlane now has FAA-PMA approval for the Fuel Strainer Top Assembly for most Cessna aircraft. The new Fuel Strainer Top Assembly, p/n MC0756005-2, includes multiple improvements to address corrosion related service problems with the original Cessna housing, according to company officials. An anodized coating over corrosion resistant aluminum alloy prevents galvanic corrosion between the aluminum […]
Flight Line Tool Cabinet debuts
Snap-On Industrial has introduced Flight Line Roll Cabinets specifically designed to handle the rigors of a flight line. The Flight Line Roll Cabinets are available in five-drawer or six-drawer configurations, and with both 8” and 10” deep bottom drawer. Its kingpinless wheel design eliminates foreign object damage (FOD) concerns, according to company officials. Solid rubber […]