Sporty’s now offers a fourth app in its series of apps for aviation conventions and airshows. Having produced apps for Sun ‘n Fun, EAA AirVenture and AOPA Expo, Sporty’s has now developed an app for the 2012 International Women in Aviation Conference to be held in Dallas, Texas, from March 8-10. “Thank you to Sporty’s […]
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Lifelong aviator publishes ‘Memories’
Just published is “Memories” by Weston H. Ament, which offers a personal history of life as an American pilot through most of the 20th century. Born in California in 1921, Ament was already drawn to airplanes and flight by the time he was in high school. A boyhood dream soon became reality with aviation studies […]
‘Flying the Tail Wheel Airplane’ published
“Flying the Tail Wheel Airplane” by Master CFI Jim Alsip offers a detailed course on piloting tail dragger aircraft. According to Alsip, there has been a resurgence in pilots flying tail wheel airplanes in recent years. In part that is due to the growing popularity and production of new light sport airplanes. Another factor in […]
Preparing for hail season
Hail season is approaching quickly. Some time ago, Kennon was asked to propose a solution for Raytheon to protect the T-6 Texan from baseball-sized hail falling from the sky at a terminal velocity of 125 mph. Owner Ron Kensey had a “hail cannon” built. He then froze baseball-sized ice balls and shot them at various […]
World’s smallest Mode S Transponder now available
Sagetech Corp. is now accepting orders for its new Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out, which was released for production last week. The Sagetech XP family of transponders offers the lightest and smallest transponders in the world, ideal where size, weight and power are at a premium, according to company officials. They have a footprint […]
New book captures the history of Louisiana aviation
With more than 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, pilot and freelance writer Vincent P. Caire chronicles Louisiana’s history of flight in nearly 200 vintage and contemporary photographs, many never-before published. Photos of early aviation pioneer John Moisant, air racing champion General James Doolittle, barnstormer Roscoe Turner, aircraft designer James Wedell, and founder […]
Cessna Mobile Service Unit joins lineup for Super Bowl
Cessna Aircraft Co. is stationing two Mobile Service Units for on-site technical expertise and immediate support to general aviation aircraft owners at the 46th Super Bowl in Indianapolis. Today’s game is just one of many big sporting events that a Mobile Service Unit (MSU) will appear at during 2012, company officials said. “With more than […]
Retractable tether for tools introduced
Just introduced is Gear Keeper’s new RT3-5601 retractable tether for tools up to 2 pounds. Available in high visibility orange, the retractable tether’s ultra low profile keeps tools close to the body when stored while still allowing complete accessibility in all directions when in use, according to company officials. The tether’s patented side-release clip improves […]
Tanis expands partnership with Bruce’s Custom Covers
Tanis Aircraft Products has expanded its business partnership with Bruce’s Custom Covers with new design elements for the companies’ custom covers for fixed-wing aircraft, as well as a move to fabricate and market new insulated covers designed specifically for rotary wing aircraft. Tanis Aircraft Products’ core competency is building aircraft preheat systems. Having previously developed […]