Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has introduced a 2- x 5-inch standby display. The MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM) is a self-contained, solid-state instrument that provides attitude, altitude, airspeed and slip information to the pilot during normal operation or in the case of primary instrument failure, company officials said. SAM is a compact device specifically designed […]
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King Schools set to release international flying course
John and Martha King report that King Schools is preparing to release its 24th course targeting the needs of turbine-powered, professional and owner-flown operators flying internationally. The King pro-series of courses includes everything from initial transition to jets and high-altitude flying, to certificate courses for operations such as RVSM, RNP, MNPS, P-RNAV, International Operations and […]
Sporty’s touts EZPlotter as easiest plotter available
Sporty’s now offers the EZPlotter, with officials touting it as the easiest plotter available. “To use the EZPlotter, simply place it on top of the departure airport on a sectional chart and move the arm to the destination,” company officials said in a press release. “The plotter will display the distance and course to your […]
Stallion 51 debuts new company that offers unusual attitude training
KISSIMMEE, Florida — Stallion 51 Corp. will now offer real-time, real-life Unusual Attitude Training in a specially equipped L-39 turbojet. The new company is identified by the acronym U?T. “Our new Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Program definitely raises the bar even higher for pilots who fly for a living and under all types of […]
Enhanced GPUs now available
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Audio Authority Corp. has introduced its Enhanced Flight Models 2870A and 2835A Ground Power Units (GPUs). These latest generation GPUs for piston, turboprop and jet aircraft up to 12,500 pounds, provide a maximum continuous 28-volt output of 70 or 35 amps respectively, a 16% increase. Enhanced Flight GPUs have been tested with […]
New children’s book on Blue Angels to be released on Veteran’s Day
A new children’s book, “Being a Blue Angel,” will be released Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day. “As a child, I was inspired by military aviation,” author Mark I. Sutherland said. “Today, with the help of the US Navy Blue Angels, I get to inspire kids across the US.” Sutherland’s newest children’s book takes children behind the […]
Aircraft Spruce launches new website
Aircraft Spruce is launching its entirely redesigned website today, Nov. 6. Aircraft Spruce officials acknowledge that most pilots and aircraft owners have become familiar with the company’s website, but they identified some areas that needed improvement. The new website uses a variety of new web standard techniques that officials believe are more intuitive and more […]
Christmas gifts from the last flying Vulcan
A range of Christmas gifts has been launched to help raise money for the last flying Vulcan, including books, models and the chance to have your name on the historic bomb-bay doors. Every name added will also receive a commemorative certificate. Other gift ideas include Vulcan clothing, books, toys, games and up-close DVDs that take […]
MGL Avionics integrates Sandia Mode-C Transponder
TORRANCE, Calif. — MGL Avionics has integrated the Sandia Aerospace STX 165R Remote Mode-C transponder with the its EFIS systems for Experimental and Light-Sport Aircraft, including the MGL Avionics XTreme EFIS; MGL Avionics Odyssey EFIS; MGL Avionics Voyager EFIS; and MGL Avionics iEFIS Touchscreen EFIS. The STX 165R is a low-weight, low-cost, 200 Watt remote […]