Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) will be announcing the winner of the second annual Fly a P-51 sweepstakes at the National Business Aviation Association’s 64th Annual Meeting and Convention in Las Vegas. The company is accepting entries until 12 noon PDT on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Launched in July at EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the […]
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Hops & Props at Air Zoo
The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., and Hospital Hospitality House are joining forces to host the second annual Hops & Props casino night and beer tasting fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 8. From 7:30 p.m.-midnight at the Air Zoo, guests will be able to test their luck with an assortment of casino games, sample a variety of […]
Snap-On introduces all weather mobile tool chest
Snap-on Industrial has introduced its All Weather Mobile Tool Chest, which provides convenient, secure, versatile and weather-tight storage for tools that must be readily moved, according to company officials, who note it even has a lid that doubles as a seat when the case is open. The mobile tool chest is designed to be pulled […]
Firewall forward kits with UL powerplant now available for Zeniths
Zenith Aircraft Co. and UL Power North America now offer complete firewall forward kits for the CH 650 kit aircraft following the successful installation and testing of the 130-hp UL350iS powerplant in the low-wing CH 650 cruiser. Under the new fiberglass cowl the firewall-forward engine package includes the modern technology direct drive, air cooled, light […]
American Flyers moves to new facilities
Earlier this month the American Flyers school at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) moved to bigger quarters on the field. The new 2,000-square-foot facility now has room for several flight simulators, as well as hangar space for up to 25 aircraft. Other amenities include additional classrooms, office space, and lounge and student areas. American Flyers at […]
LogTen Pro 6.0 updated
Coradine Aviation Systems has released a major update to its logbook for Mac – LogTen Pro 6.0. The update includes more than 100 enhancements and new features, company officials said. One of the most important features of the latest version of LogTen Pro is the integration of Apple’s iCloud. Pilots will no longer have to […]
Flight planner app for iPad to be released soon
Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser and iFlightPlanner.com will release their integrated flight planning application specifically designed for use on the Apple iPad and iPad 2. iFlightPlanner for iPad enables pilots to plan their flights independent of where they are and what device they are using, bringing the aviation community one step closer to realizing full cockpit […]
U-Fuel partners with AUA Insurance
U-Fuel has partnered with Aviation Unlimited Agency, a provider of aviation insurance in the US. Kent Misegades, aviation sales representative for U-Fuel and General Aviation News’ GAFuels blogger, described the new collaboration: “Our clients are seeking affordable options in liability insurance to cover their aircraft fueling operations. AUA, whose founders Norma and Butch Joyce are […]
Pelican debuts mobile tool chest
Pelican Products has introduced the 1460TOOL – Mobile Tool Chest. The 1460TOOL features a two-level, extra deep, fully customizable tray system that lifts out of the case on reinforced stainless steel brackets, according to company officials. The trays, with their interchangeable dividers, accommodate a wide variety of configurations to protect and organize standard hand tools […]