If you had an unscheduled off-airport landing in rough back country, would you be able to survive to tell the story? Maybe, maybe not. It all comes down to how well prepared you are. A big part of that is having a survival kit, but if you can’t reach it after the “landing,” it doesn’t […]
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New Pilots Without Pants calendar released
In one of the most interesting fundraising efforts ever, The Antique Airplane Club of Greater New York in Bayport, N.Y., has released its 2013 Pilots Without Pants calendar, which features 13 nude pilots next to the country’s rarest antique airplanes. You can check out the club’s holiday promo on YouTube. There’s also an original song […]
GippsAERO taps Soloy for Airvan spare part distribution
GippsAERO has inked a partnership agreement with Soloy Aviation Solutions to provide spare part distribution and technical support services for GippsAERO AirVan customers in the United States. “The establishment of Airvan spare part distribution and technical support centers is to provide operators with the level of service they are accustomed to in the United States,” […]
Rockwell debuts oscillating multi-tools
Rockwell has introduced the Universal Fit system that enables three new Sonicrafters, as well as a ShopSeries Sonictool, to accept other brands’ accessories without adapters. In addition, a new assortment of Rockwell universal accessories is designed to fit competitive multi-tools. The new Hyperlock tool-free (quick-release) feature on two new Sonicrafters, RK5139K and RK5140K, provides one […]
Piper, ATP reach agreement for future maintenance data
Beginning Dec. 5, access to all Piper Aircraft maintenance publications and regulatory documents will be available exclusively through Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) Aviation Hub Online Service and ATP’s NavigatorV Desktop Platform. Until that time, Piper customers can access Piper’s manuals and technical publications through Avantext, Inc., which will continue to serve as Piper’s exclusive distributor […]
High altitude oxygen mask gets FAA approval
aerox has recieved FAA TSO C78A and TSO C89A approval for production of the 4110-725 series high altitude masks. The aerox Quick Comfort series diluter demand mask comes standard with an electret microphone and an inflatable Quick Comfort head harness. The mask features a carbon fiber construction and soft silicon rubber for a comfortable fit, […]
High Temp Heat Shrink Tape introduced
TE Connectivity has introduced the RT-555 High Temperature Heat Shrink Tape for aviation and aerospace applications. Suitable for use in wire harness systems requiring fluid and high temperature resistance, the two-layer tape is designed to withstand the extremely high temperatures generally associated with aircraft engines, company officials said. The ¾ and 1 inch styles are […]
LogTen Pro tapped by Flying Like the Pros
LogTen Pro for iPad has been chosen as the recommended electronic logbook by Flying Like The Pros for its new online GA pilot flight training program. The Flying Like the Pros training program has more than 50 individual instruction videos that focus on scenario-based training. Instruction is given by airline pilots and instructor pilots. “We […]
Portable oxygen system now available for Mooney, Piper and Beech aircraft
Mountain High Equipment & Supply’s newest technology is the two-person portable MH EDS O2D2 Pulse-Demand FADOC (Full Authority Digital Oxygen Control) Oxygen Delivery System designed for Beech, Mooney and Piper aircraft. The MH EDS O2D2, with the patented digital electronic “Pulse-Demand” FADOC oxygen delivery system, enables the pilot and passenger/crew to fly at pressure altitudes […]