Now available is Tempest’s PowerFlite alternator for newer model Cessna aircraft. The 28 volt, 60 amp alternator, part number 9910591-11AC, is a collaborative effort from Tempest and Aerospace Components, the designers and manufacturers of the Tempest PowerFlite starter. This is a direct replacement alternator available for late model Cessna aircraft, according to company officials. The […]
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FAA certifies MT-Propeller on King Air
MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH received an FAA STC for the next generation 5-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Hawker Beechcraft King Air 200 Series with the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-41, -42, -52, -61. This new STC provides general performance improvement, including a 5% improved takeoff and climb, 3 kts cruise with 1,800 rpm, according to […]
ASA updates Flight Instructor Refresher Course
ASA’s online FAA-approved Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC), which provides everything CFIs need to renew their flight instructor certificate for another two years, was recently updated. The Internet-based curriculum consists of lessons with evaluation, resources, and course tracking, supported with multi-media presentations. The home-study course lets instructors renew at their own pace, and in the […]
New book, “Topgun Days,” released
Now available is “Topgun Days,” by Dave “Bio” Baranek, a Naval Aviator who was an instructor at Topgun, the Navy’s elite Fighter Weapons School who assisted in the making of the Tom Cruise movie, “Top Gun.” Bio’s book describes his experiences as a regular guy thrown into the crazy world of fame and movies, and […]
AvFab launches mobile site for King Air products
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) has launched a mobile version of its website KingAirUpdates.com. The new site was specifically developed to allow users a new level of access to AvFab’s King Air capabilities and products, all from the convenience of a Smartphone or Tablet, according to company officials. The newly launched site can be accessed by going […]
Make shopping for a pilot easier with Sporty’s Gift Guide
Now available is Sporty’s Gift Guide, which makes holiday shopping for pilots easier by allowing people to shop by the pilot’s ratings or by price. “We know that shopping for a pilot is notoriously difficult and the number of choices from Sporty’s can be overwhelming,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “And of course, everyone […]
AOPA launches FlyQ Electronic Flight Bag
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released the FlyQ Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) for the iPad, the latest addition to its family of digital flight planning products. The new app is a complete pre-and in-flight planning tool that provides airport directory information, aviation weather and flight planning, according to AOPA officials. Key features […]
ASA releases 5th edition of The Flight Instructor’s Manual
Now available is the 5th edition of The Flight Instructor’s Manual, edited by William C. Kershner, based on the original text by his father, William K. Kershner. This revised Fifth Edition is organized so that each chapter serves as a stand-alone reference for a particular phase of instruction, allowing each to be used as “how […]
Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck 2.0 debuts
Jeppesen has introduced Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck version 2.0 for iPad, including the recently introduced iPad (4th generation) and iPad mini. In addition, flexible pricing options for four U.S.-based JeppView data subscriptions are now available, based on two or four device installs. A JeppView data subscription is necessary to use Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck on iPad. Jeppesen […]