The 11th edition of the Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Jason Blair aligns with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) that went into effect May 31, 2024.
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You can own a piece of a B-17
PlaneTags, made by MotoArt, are limited-edition aviation mementos made from the skin of an aircraft. PlaneTags can be used as an ID tag, keychain, or displayed as a collectible.
Sporty’s introduces Pull-Down Tie-Down Kit
Designed to accommodate both high- and low-wing aircraft, the Flight Gear Pull-Down Tie-Down Kit includes two ropes, measuring 10 feet each, and one rope, measuring 6 feet, for the aircraft tail. All ropes are 3/8-inches in diameter, “providing ample strength for a secure hold, even in gusty conditions,” Sporty’s officials said.
Italian company brings new life to iconic Fairey-Reed propeller
Now undergoing production for the U.S. market, the original all-metal fixed-pitch propeller has been reproduced by GT-Propellers of Italy in a wood composite with metal leading-edge protection.
Sporty’s introduces professional logbook covers
Sporty’s recently introduced its logbook covers as a “stylish and practical way for pilots to carry and protect their logbook and other important documents,” according to company officials.
A new era for the connected cockpit in certified aircraft
The AV-Link enables the display of non-certified ADS-B traffic data on certified avionics instruments, according to officials with uAvionix.
New aviation radio technology introduced
RADIANT Technology is introducing a new radio technology, codenamed SCARP (Software Controlled Aviation Receiver Platform), which allows monitoring of up to eight VHF aviation radio frequencies simultaneously.
ASA updates Student Flight Records
Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) has updated its Student Flight Records for Instrument and Commercial Airplane, and Private, Instrument, and Commercial Helicopter to comply with new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) effective May 31, 2024.
Sporty’s launches free aerobatics app for Apple Vision Pro
“This virtual capability brings dynamic aerial maneuvers to life, allowing pilots to learn from a safe, secure location,” Sporty’s officials said. “Beyond the basic maneuvers, the app includes a full air show routine, performed by Wagstaff, allowing users to experience the proper sequence of competition aerobatic flying.”