Blackhawk has acquired Silverhawk Conversions’ Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the King Air C90/A series and E90 engine upgrades. The STCs allow replacement of legacy engines in C90, C90A, and E90 aircraft with new PT6A-135A engines or used PT6A-135 engines. Blackhawk offers a range of engine upgrade programs for King Air, Caravan, Cheyenne and Conquest […]
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SportairUSA named dealer for iFly GPS
SportairUSA, an Arkansas-based distributor of sport aircraft and avionics, is now a dealer for Adventure Pilot’s iFly GPS, the 7-inch touchscreen moving map designed for general aviation pilots. “The iFly 700 GPS is an amazing new navigational aid,” said Bill Canino, President of SportairUSA. “We have watched the prices of avionics dive as the capabilities […]
‘Flight of a Lifetime’ published
A new book, “Flight of a Lifetime”, a memoir by William Randolph, tells of the author’s quest — at the age of 76 — to build his own general aviation aircraft and circumnavigate the globe on his own. Rather than choosing a life of quiet retirement interspersed with trips to the golf course, Randolph decided […]
Chesapeake Sport Pilot now accepting deposits for SeaRey
Chesapeake Sport Pilot is now accepting deposits for the new factory-built SeaRey SLSA. Delivery of factory built SeaReys is expected to begin in 2012. A deposit of $5,000 will secure one of the first delivery slots for the SeaRey, expected to be one of the fastest selling light sport seaplanes on the market, company officials […]
Garmin releases GTN 750 Trainer App for iPad
Garmin has released a new GTN 750 trainer app for the iPad 2. This trainer, downloadable from the iTunes Store, simulates the behavior of the GTN 750 system interface and provides pilots with a safe, on-the-ground environment to learn the basic operation of the system, company officials said. “The iPad’s touchscreen interface lends itself well […]
Ameritech to distribute Electroair electronic ignition kits
Electroair and Ameritech Industries, the parent company of Eagle Engines and American Propeller Service, have entered into a wholesale stocking distributor agreement for Electroair’s new line of electronic ignition kits for experimental and certified Lycoming engines. With over 35 years of general aviation experience, Ameritech Industries will be distributing the Electroair electronic kit. The EIS-41000 […]
Tanis offers preheat systems for AgustaWestland helicopters
Tanis Aircraft Products now has available its helicopter preheat systems for the AgustaWestland AW119. AgustaWestland manufactures the AW119 Koala helicopter, a civilian eight-seat turbine-powered utility helicopter, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Collaborating with the AgustaWestland team, representatives from Tanis reviewed the installation of a Tanis preheat system on a customer’s AW119. The new system comprises a simple […]
Corbi Air develops LSA air conditioner
Corbi Air has developed an air conditioning system light enough for small general aviation aircraft, including Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA). The launch customer is the S-LSA Alto (pictured below). The gross weight limit of 1,320 pounds for the LSA category is an “imposing obstacle” for most who want to “civilize” their machines, but the Alto already […]
Hawker Beechcraft Quick Response Team set for major events
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS)’s Quick Response Team will provide on-site technical expertise and immediate support to owners at popular business, political, sporting and lifestyle events across the globe, including next month’s Super Bowl and the Daytona 500. Aircraft owners attending the following events can call on a Hawker Beechcraft Quick Response Team by […]