BRP launches the new Rotax 912 iS engine. An evolution of the Rotax 912 engine, the 912 iS engine delivers 38% to 70% better fuel efficiency than comparable engines in the light sport, ultra-light aircraft and the general aviation industry, according to company officials. BRP engineers have incorporated technology enhancements, such as a modern fuel […]
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Hawker Beechcraft opens piston facility at PDK
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) will open a new satellite Hawker Beechcraft Services maintenance facility at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Atlanta this month. This new facility, which opens on March 12, will specialize in full piston engine aircraft services, offering annual inspections, routine maintenance inspections, avionics checks, recertification, oil changes, and performance and comfort […]
Aircraft Spruce launches ‘Perspectives on Homebuilding’
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has launched “Perspectives on Homebuilding,” an online magazine that will share the perspectives of those involved in homebuilding general aviation aircraft. The inaugural issue features the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Paul and Tom Poberezny. “We are honored to initiate our Perspectives on Homebuilding online magazine with commentary by the two individuals who […]
Onex hardware kits at Wicks Aircraft
Wicks Aircraft Supply has reached an agreement with Oshkosh-based Sonex Aircraft to supply the hardware kits for its new Onex (pronounced “one-x”). The plane is the latest offering from the Wisconsin company, introduced at Oshkosh 2011. “We’re happy to provide the convenience of a one-stop hardware source for Onex builders,” said Scott Wick, President of […]
Aviation Data Trainer app now available
QinetiQ North America’s Aviation Data Trainer application is now available in the iTunes Store. The application provides air traffic controllers, pilots, airport staff and flight enthusiasts with a way to memorize and test themselves on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) data sets — or codes — that […]
Motorcycles take flight
MotoPOD has developed a motorcycle loading system for Piper PA-32/34 series airplanes. A patent-pending collection of ramps and fixtures allows the pilot to load and secure a street-legal motorcycle while a built-in winch system, powered by a cordless drill, does all the work. After landing, it takes just a few minutes to remove the motorcycle […]
Adventure Pilot releases iFly 720 GPS
Adventure Pilot is now shipping its new premium GPS navigation device for general aviation pilots. The new iFly 720 builds on popular features from the iFly 700, while new features include sunlight readability, automated Wi-Fi updating and iFly Streets. The 720 also has premium hardware enhancements like a faster processor, more efficient memory, and an […]
Snap-On debuts secure toolbox
Snap-On has introduced its Level 5 KTC Keyless Tool Control series, offering tool storage that secures tools by using an electronic keypad or scanning an ID badge to gain entry into a tool box. The KTC system is ideal for boxes that are often on-the-go, such as those used by aircraft mechanics, according to Snap-On […]
Sporty’s debuts MultiSump+
Now available at Sporty’s is MultiSump+, which includes a fuel strainer, which eliminates wasted fuel. The fuel tester has been enhanced with the addition of a micro-mesh stainless steel screen that keeps impurities and water from entering the fuel tank during pour back. The MultiSump+ also allows the pilot to sample and individually inspect fuel […]