U-Fuel, a supplier of fuel stations to the aviation industry, has completed installation of its first “Box” fuel station at the Atlantic Aviation FBO at the Charleston Executive Airport (JZI), in Charleston, S.C. U-Fuel’s patented Box systems are self-service aviation fuel stations, placing all critical components, including the fuel tank, within a strong fire resistant […]
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ALI receives PMA for LED replacement lights
Aircraft Lighting International (ALI) has received FAA-PMA approval for its 12mm LED replacement lights, which are direct replacements of B/E Aerospace and Aircraft Lighting International’s fluorescent lamps. Requiring no new wiring, no new lamp holders, no new dimmers or new controllers, these fully dimmable LED replacement lights are 100% interchangeable with existing fluorescent lamps. With […]
Cancer diagnosis leads pilot to pen memoir
Angela McCartney Miro and her brother James F. McCartney recently teamed up to write a memoir on his aviation career in “Jim McCartney: My Life in Flight.” After being diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, McCartney said he wanted to record his experiences in the air to pay tribute to his friends in aviation. McCartney […]
Extreme adventure takes flight
Sky Combat Ace has launched a new business offerings thrill-seekers the chance to experience aerial joyrides high above Nevada desert. Sky Combat Ace (SCA) acrobatic flights include spins, barrel rolls, hammerheads and loops high above Las Vegas. Guided by an expert aerobatic pilot, take the controls and live out your “Iceman” or “Maverick” fantasies with […]
Sierra Industries releases updated catalog
Sierra Industries has released its 2012 product and services catalog — with a twist. The newly expanded and updated catalog is no longer in paper form, but in a searchable online format. The 2012 edition is the latest in a line of annual catalogs stretching more than 15 years. In January 1997, the company published […]
King Schools releases online FIRC
John and Martha King of King Schools have released a new online Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC). “This FIRC moves away from reviewing the same topics that flight instructors learned as private pilots, and instead gives flight instructors more insight on issues such as identifying and changing at-risk behaviors, and conducting an effective flight review,” […]
Tempest introduces spark plug resistance tester
High internal resistance in aviation spark plugs is rapidly becoming a concern that many pilots and mechanics are beginning to recognize as a source of rough running engines and chronic magneto related problems. Realizing that a growing number of maintenance facilities and pilot/owners are incorporating a spark plug resistance check as part of their preventive […]
Pilot protection services for AOPA members
The new Pilot Protection Services (PPS) program from AOPA, is designed to help members avoid problems that can threaten their pilot and medical certificates while also providing professional insights and assistance when they have a problem. The core benefits are: year-round tips and advice from nationally-known medical and legal experts, the AOPA Legal Services Plan, […]
Keep your electronics charged
Pilots have plenty of batteries to keep charged these days, from iPads to smartphones to portable ADS-B receivers. Many of these gadgets require special high amp charging devices, and Sporty’s now offers a complete selection of pilot-tested gear to meet these needs. The Dual 2.1 Amp Cigarette Lighter Adapter [#7565A – $14.95] plugs into any cockpit […]