SimCom Training Centers, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, has enhanced its fleet of turboprop and piston-powered aircraft simulators. Improvements to the visual systems in these devices give pilots a more realistic view of the outside world, company officials said, noting WAAS capable GPS installations give pilots the ability to learn and practice advanced instrument approach procedures […]
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‘The Battle of Britain in the Words of the Pilots Who Won It’ published
A new book, “The Battle of Britain in the Words of the Pilots Who Won It,” by Max Arthur, is now available. In 1940, the future of the free world and Britain’s very freedom depended on the outcome of a single summer’s battle. “The Few” thwarted the Nazis, stopped the invasion, and changed the course […]
Cessna launches online instrument course
Cessna, in partnership with King Schools, has developed a new instrument pilot course as the next element of its Cessna Flight Training System. The web-based instrument training course and updated learning management system, the Cessna Course Tracking Application, will be available through Cessna Pilot Centers later this quarter. Cessna also expects to expand the flight […]
#OSH11: Aircraft Spruce releases new catalog
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty began distributing printed copies and CD versions of its new 2011-2012 catalog at AirVenture, featuring legend Burt Rutan on the cover. There are hundreds of new products in the catalog, said company officials, noting Aircraft Spruce sells more than 60,000 different items relating to aviation. The 2011-2012 catalog cover features legendary […]
#OSH11: Rotax delivers 40,000th engine
Rotax Aircraft Engines celebrated the sale of its 40,000th four-stroke engine at AirVenture. More than 24 million hours have been logged on Rotax-equipped planes, according to company officials, who note that the company is also celebrating the 15th anniversary of the turbocharged 914 series. “Ongoing improvements in our engine design allowed raising the TBO of […]
IMC Club opens South New Jersey chapter
IMC Club International recently opened its 29th chapter with the inaugural meeting of the new Southern New Jersey Chapter. At the meeting, prospective members were given the opportunity to interact with IMC Club founder and President Radek Wyrzykowski. IMC Club is an organization designed to promote safety and proficiency among its instrument-rated members. David Burton […]
#OSH11: Beyerdynamic headset trade-in
At this week’s AirVenture, the German audio company beyerdynamic introduced its new Aviation Headset HS 800 Digital. The product launch is accompanied with a promotion with beyerdynamic’s authorized dealers: Customers can trade in their old headsets and receive a trade-in value up to $200. Any make or model headset qualifies, company officials said.
OSH11: Lockwood tapped as Beringer service center
Lockwood Aviation and Beringer Wheels & Brakes have inked an agreement for Lockwood Aviation in Sebring, Florida, to become the first US service center for Beringer Wheels & Brakes in Tallard, France. Beringer officials said they chose Lockwood for its reputation for excellent customer service and its expertise in light aviation. Both routine service and […]
#OSH11: Flyvie unveils next-gen flight recording; removes prop from videos
Flyvie Inc., a developer and manufacturer of video capturing and debriefing systems for the aviation industry, has introduced the Flyvie next generation multi video flight recording and debriefing solution designed to enhance the general aviation training experience. The flight recorder, Flyvie 2160 Pro, enables two 1080P, best in class cameras, along with GPS, accelerometers, cockpit […]