The author of “My Very Dearest Anna,” Kara Martinelli, will be at the MAPS Air Museum in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, April 29, for a book signing that coincides with the aviation museum’s spring pancake breakfast. The first book from Hemlock Films, “My Very Dearest Anna” features letters from Martinelli’s grandparents during World War II. The […]
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Commemorate your first solo
Whether it’s your own first solo or that of a friend or family member, Sporty’s First Solo Commemorative Wooden Plaque will keep that memory vivid. The alder wood, laser-etched plaque is custom engraved with the pilot’s name and airplane on two lines. The words on the plaque read: “Rare is a sense of accomplishment felt […]
New prop approved for Navajo
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for a next-generation 4-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Piper PA-31P Navajo with the Lycoming TIGO-541-E series engine. The new STC provides improved performance, maximum durability and reliability and is suitable for all weather operations, company officials said. According to company officials, the propeller installation: Provides best vibration damping […]
WingX adds ADS-B Traffic and more
Hilton Software has added ADS-B traffic to WingX Pro7. WingX Pro7 will initially support 1090 MHz ADS-B traffic and add 978 MHz ADS-B traffic in May. Additionally, WingX Pro7 Version 6.4’s moving map now highlights obstacles on en route charts and declutters the screen as the user pinch-zooms. “We introduced ADS-B weather over a year […]
Weldcraft introduces new water-cooled TIG torch
Weldcraft has introduced the new WP-280 water-cooled TIG torch, which has been designed with the company’s Super Cool Technology. This technology consists of a unique design that improves the torch’s efficiency, resulting in less downtime due to overheating and a longer lasting torch, company officials said. The WP-280 TIG torch body also includes an anti-rotation […]
Aspen enhances Evolution autopilot integration
Aspen Avionics has received approval of an amendment to the Evolution Flight Display AML-STC authorizing autopilot nav coupling to the 1000 MFD while in reversion mode. FAA approval on this interface allows Aspen to deliver on a frequently requested enhancement and ensures consistent guidance on installing this capability, company officials explained. Aspen’s Evolution 2000 and […]
BrightLine Bags debuts ‘Flex System’
BrightLine Bags has introduced its new modular flight bag system called “The FLEX System, which includes five different-sized interchangeable modules, a front and rear end cap, and a collection of four interchangeable external pockets. Every pilot can create a customized bag that is the exact size and has the exact functionality he or she wants, […]
Rotating iPad kneeboard debuts
MyGoFlight has introduced the iPad Kneeboard Folio series of kneeboards, designed from the ground up for use by pilots. The iPad Kneeboard Folio augments a product line that already includes other iPad kneeboard and mountable cases, mounts and accessories for the iPad in-flight and in-motion including the iPad Kneeboard Pro, iPad Kneeboard Sport and iPad […]
Air race game released
Aeroclub Airsports Croatia has released its AA-RACE game simulation for iOS and Android devices. AA-RACE is based on real world air race/aerobatic competitions, say company officials, who note they put special effort in to accurately replicate unlimited aerobatic aircraft performance while maintaining playability of the game. Players can compete in the championship against real pilots […]