SUNNYVALE, Calif. – The folks at Bruce’s Custom Covers know that fall flying can be some of the most spectacular for pilots, but there are also some hazards that pilots need to be aware of. “With the changing colors come a rash of undesirable weather conditions,” company officials noted in a release. “These include airborne […]
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CIES digital fuel level sender receives TSO approval
REDMOND, Ore. — CIES Corporation has received FAA TSO C55a approval for its line of digital fuel level senders. The float-based fuel level senders are designed to replace the majority of the existing fuel level sending systems in general aviation aircraft. The proprietary and patented system provides a new level of accuracy, reliability, and stability […]
AeroLEDs introduces Sunbeam light
AeroLEDs has completed testing on its new Sunbeam landing/taxi/recognition light that features two intense Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Featuring a 50,000 hour life, the Sunbeams are produced in a rectangular format to fit the Cirrus SR22, a variety of LSAs and experimental aircraft. The light requires just 25 watts of power to produce over 100 […]
Aveo Engineering gets TSO for Ultra Wingtip Lights and Red Baron Anti-collision Beacon
Aveo Engineering has received an FAA TSO for its Ultra Galactica series of 2 and 3 function wingtip lights, and Red Baron anti-collision beacon. These lights are now available for installation on most aircraft. The Ultra wingtip lights combine red or green navigation, strobe, and rear white position lights, and the Ultra Embedded version removes […]
Active winglets for Citations debuts
At the 2012 NBAA Convention, which opens today, Tamarack Aerospace Group introduced its new Active Winglet technology for Cessna Citation jets. With shipments expected to begin in 2014, the Active Winglets will provide Citation owners with improved fuel savings, greater flying range, increased max zero fuel weight, better short field operation, improved climb performance, improved […]
New book helps pilots get the most from flying their Cessna 210s
SAN DIEGO — Just released is an all-new primer on owning and flying the Cessna 210 by five-time Master CFI Chuck McGill. “Flying the Cessna 210: The Secrets Unlocked” will help pilots master the art of piloting this complex airplane, says McGill, who offers his wisdom on optimum performance and safe operations based on his […]
CenTex Aerospace receives STC for King Air 200 gross weight increase
WACO, Texas — CenTex Aerospace has received approval for its Halo 250 STC conversion for King Air 200s, which raises the maximum takeoff weight from 12,500 to 13,420 pounds, resulting in a 920 pound increase in payload capacity. The STC also moves the King Air 200 into commuter category, allowing transport of passengers and cargo […]
Travel light with new Flight Gear Headset Case
Sporty’s had introduced its Flight Gear Headset Case, designed by the flight instructors at Sporty’s. The lightweight compact bag has specially designed pockets for a headset, iPad, transceiver and more. “This bag organizes the maximum amount of gear in a small space,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “It has a place for everything so […]
CAPS expands cabin safety solutions
VAN NUYS, Calif. — Corporate Air Parts, Inc. and CAPS Flight Crew TRAINING has signed a distributor agreement with Philips Medical products for the sale and service of all HeartStart AEDs and accessories. The agreement also deepens the capabilities within existing training programs including, FAR 135.331 Emergency Crewmember training, Hypoxia Recognition & Recovery (USN ROBD2), […]