Hartzell Propeller has received FAA approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that covers a new 3-bladed propeller conversion kit for the Beechcraft Baron 55 fleet. This new Top Prop conversion provides Beechcraft Baron owners with improved reliability, added performance and decreased noise levels, according to company officials. This same 7391‘Scimitar blade was the choice […]
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Sporty’s introduces eCatalogs
Sporty’s has added a complete digital version of its catalog for both online and mobile customers. “Pilots still love the print version of our catalog,” says Sporty’s Pilot Shop Vice President John Zimmerman. That was the impetus behind adding a complete digital version of Sporty’s catalog for both online and mobile customers, he added. “Online […]
Jet Source named Piper Service Center
Piper Aircraft Co. has named Jet Source, located in Carlsbad, Calif., the new Piper Service Center for southern California. “We are delighted to join the Piper family and look forward to working closely with the aircraft sales team at Cutter Piper Sales,” said Ian Ewing, VP, Business Development at Jet Source, which is located at […]
Weldcraft torches designed for different gauge materials
To improve torch control and performance when welding on thin- to medium-gauge materials, Weldcraft offers its WP-17 Series of air-cooled TIG torches, which includes six different styles of TIG torches, including models with gas valves and flex necks. The torches provide 150-amp DC and 115-amp AC welding capabilities at 60% duty cycle, and are available […]
Crownair Aviation celebrates 60th anniversary
Crownair Aviation in San Diego is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Since 1951, Crownair Aviation has provided customers with aircraft maintenance, avionics and fuel. The key to Crownair’s longevity and reputation is the experience and expertise of its employees, according to company officials, who note that Crownair’s team of professionally trained technicians have over […]
AeroCharts.com releases AirportZulu app
AeroCharts has released AirportZulu, a new app that allows iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch users to manage multiple time zones based on more than 25,000 airport locations worldwide. AirportZulu features include full-time display of the current UTC/GMT time with preferences to display of 12 and 24 hour times, day and date. Local times are display […]
Custom hours extended at OPF
Miami Executive Aviation at Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) is expanding the hours that U.S. Customs operates on the field. Previously only available until 9 p.m., the airport can now accept international aircraft arrivals until midnight year round. “After 13 years in business, we’re very excited to have the led the way once again to […]
Naval Aviation Day at Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight in Seattle launches its celebration of the U.S. Navy’s 100th year of aviation May 14 with a full day of special activities sponsored by Honeywell. Events include lectures, a panel discussion with World War II navy fighter aces, vintage navy aircraft flights and fly-in displays. The programs at 9 a.m. and […]
LoPresti acquires Tri-Nav Charts
LoPresti Aviation has acquired the rights to Howie Keefe’s Tri-Nav Chart print and digital products (the aviators’ guide for easily navigating the airspace system). The products include: Tri-Nav’s unique aviation charts that can be used for both legal IFR and VFR flight, Free Internet update service on the FAA’s 28-day cycle, The “Shirt Pocket” series […]