RANS has developed a control lock that attaches to most models. The lock consist of a bungee cord, a couple of hooks and a cap that slips over the top of the control stick, according to company officials. It installs in seconds and the hooks feature adjusters to allow the bungee tension to be set […]
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Tis the season — to sweat
Summertime and the living is easy, at least according to George Gershwin, but the flying is hot. But who wants to spend the equivalent of a major panel upgrade – and then some – for a problem that is seasonal? That’s why Sporty’s offers Arctic Air, a portable air conditioning unit for airplanes. The air […]
Online portal and social network for pilots debuts
Making its debut is VFRGuide.com, a new online portal and social network for aerodrome users and pilots traveling in Europe. VFRGuide.com contains integrated and automated digital aeronautical data of 36 European countries arranged for private pilots. It includes General, En-route data and a brief description of aerodromes with cartographic data, according to company officials, who […]
ISM flight school receives Part 141 certification
A flight school at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), SunState Aviation Flight School, has been awarded Part 141 certification in accordance with FAA and Industry Training Standards (FITS). The Part 141 certification proves that the SunState Aviation Training Course Outline provides a structured training program with a standardized training syllabus approved by the FAA, flight […]
Tornado vs. FlyTies
When the tornado ripped through the Sun ’n Fun grounds on March 31, Charles Stites’ first concern was for his friends who were camping near their airplanes in the Vintage parking area, “and then of my restored, award-winning 1949 Ryan Navion.” “I rode out the storm in one of the big exhibit hangars, and with […]
FBO rolls back fuel prices
US Aviation Services at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas has kicked off its FBO or “Fuel Blow Out” promotion, rolling back fuel prices. FBO officials note that prices will fluctuate with the market. The promotion will last until July 1. “We’re doing our part to encourage flying as we ease into the summer,” said Scott […]
Sporty’s slates Summer Camp for Pilots
While initial and recurrent training for glass cockpit and high performance aircraft is readily available, pilots of vintage aircraft often find themselves out of luck when it comes to leading edge recurrent training. This, even though their 10- to 50-year old Beech, Cessna, Piper or other aircraft still make up the majority of the general […]
Skyview 3.1 with flight planning released
Dynon Avionics has introduced Version 3.1 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system. This update adds a flight planning menu, along with controls so that pilots can create, then fly multi-leg flight plans, which can include autopilot input commands. Version 3.1 enables pilots to enter flight plans with multiple waypoints right on their SkyView […]
Add some color to your calculations
ASA introduces its new E6-B enhanced with color. ASA’s latest E6-B is enhanced with color for quick identification of key elements and easier readability, according to company officials. The new color E6-B is based on ASA’s most popular model slide-rule-style flight computer, the ASA-E6B. It’s identical in size to the venerable favorite, made with the […]