Palmetto Sun Balloons, a family run hot air balloon company in South Carolina, will be conducting a Hot Air Balloon Ground School for general aviation private and commercial pilots the weekend of Feb. 25-26. The school will be held at the Runway Café at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) beginning at 8 a.m. each day. The […]
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Hartzell introduces Top Prop conversion for Piper Seminole
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a 2-bladed propeller conversion kit for all normally aspirated PA-44-180 Piper Seminoles. The conversion kit provides Piper Seminoles with improved performance, appearance, and decreased noise signatures, according to company officials. The new Hartzell Top Prop kit features 74-inch diameter 2-blade aluminum compact hubs […]
AWOS installed at PLS
Belfort Instrument Co. has installed a DigiWxTM Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at the Providencialaies International Airport (PLS) in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The AWOS AV provides real-time wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, dew point and altimeter setting on a graphical display and on the Internet. Providenciales International Airport, on the island […]
West Star Aviation gains STC for auto throttles in Hawkers
West Star Aviation has received STC approval for the installation of the Safe Flight Instrument Corporation Auto Power System in Proline 21 equipped Hawker jets. The AutoPower System is available for in service Pro Line 21-equipped Hawker 800XP, 850XP, 750, 900 and 800XPr models. Operators with compatible aircraft can have the system installed in as […]
Continental offers baffle kit with engine upgrade
Continental Motors, Inc. will provide a free D’Shannon Aviation baffle kit with the purchase of a factory engine upgrade for all Baron and Bonanza owners. The offer expires Feb. 28.
Boundary Bay Air Services opens at CZBB
A new FBO, Boundary Bay Air Services, has opened at Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB), which is just outside downtown Vancouver. Boundary Bay Air Services provides separate VIP and pilot lounges, a board room, flight planning facilities, on-site customs, hangars, Air BP fuel service, catering, courtesy car, limousine service, car rentals and hotel reservations. Passengers are […]
Microsoft Flight takes to the skies
Microsoft Studios recently premiered Microsoft Flight, a PC game that lets players jump into the challenge, fun, and freedom of flight. Microsoft Flight will be available as a free download this spring, giving players the freedom to fly the skies over the Big Island of Hawaii, complete a variety of missions, test their skills in […]
Aircraft Spruce stocks Rain B Gon
Aircraft Spruce is now stocking a rain repellent, Rain B Gon, which will improve your wet weather flying, riding or driving visibility, whether in rain, sleet or snow, according to company officials. Rain B Gon rain repellent is a hydrophobic coating technology that forms a chemical bond and causes the raindrops to bead up and […]
2nd Annual Sport Pilot Fly-in to the Bahamas slated
Aviators Hot Line is hosting the 2nd Annual Sport Pilot Fly-in to the Bahamas Jan. 22-23, right after the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt personalized with their N-number and aircraft manufacturer’s emblem. For those who are attending Sebring, there will be a noon briefing Jan. 22, at […]