ASA’s 2012 Test Preps (books for pilots), Fast-Track Test Guides (books for mechanics), Prepware (software for pilots and mechanics), and Virtual Test Preps (DVD video ground schools for pilots) are now available. ASA’s Test Prep Series for pilots includes a sampling of representative questions and answer choices, supported with explanations for correct and incorrect answers, […]
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FlightSafety to increase focus on current and next generation aircraft
FlightSafety International officials say the company will increase its concentration on providing training programs for current and next generation aircraft. This includes the ongoing expansion of FlightSafety’s worldwide Learning Center network, and the addition of new Level D qualified full flight simulators, training programs and services. “Concentrating our efforts and resources on providing high quality […]
Flight Guide iEFB v4.0 app updated
Flight Guide iEFB v4.0 offers a new flight planning option that allows you to create a flight plan on any of the company’s seamless charts. Your flight plan and way points can be created by either typing in an airport identifier or by using the “One Touch” add, remove and insert way point feature. You […]
Snap-On digital borescope gets FAA nod in AD
The BK6000 Video/Still Recording Digital Borescope from Snap-on Industrial has been approved by the FAA as an Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) for inspection of aircraft manufactured by Commander Aircraft Corp., Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and Rockwell International (models 112, 112B, 112TC, 112TCA, 114, 114A, 114B and 114TC). An airworthiness directive on these aircraft recommends technicians […]
Wicks offers Beyerdynamic headsets
Wicks Aircraft Supply now offers Beyerdynamic’s new HS 800 headsets. The headsets utilize Digital Adaptive Noise Reduction (DANR). Using a high-speed clocked microprocessor, the HS 800 combines feedback and feedforward-algorhithms in a digitally controlled system, according to company officials. The HS 800 comes with an audio box and plugs that allow simultaneous connection to intercom, mobile […]
West Star streamlines app
West Star Aviation has updated its “Experience On Call” app, adding a QR code to make download easier. In addition to being available to download free from the Apple App store, the “Experience On Call” app can be accessed by scanning the QR code, which will be displayed on West Star Aviation literature. “Experience On […]
SPOT Connect goes international
The SPOT Connect App is now available to international customers thanks to an update to the app, which pairs iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with SPOT Connect, a satellite communications device that allows users to transmit messages via satellite from virtually anywhere in the world. The SPOT Connect device provides connectivity to the Globalstar satellite […]
Levil AHRS ‘mini’ introduced
Levil Technology has released its newest Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) for mobile devices. The new AHRS-G mini provides pitch and bank information, as well as magnetic heading, inclination, gravity load and yaw rate without any connections to the aircraft’s electrical or vacuum system, according to company officials. The 5 oz. instrument can also provide […]
Hawker Beechcraft teams with AOPA Insurance Agency
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. has formed an alliance with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Insurance Agency (AOPAIA) as the preferred insurance broker for its Beechcraft Barons and Bonanzas in the United States. “We are committed to supplying our piston owners with the highest quality of services available for their aircraft,” said Jim Holcombe, HBC vice […]