Compared to today’s battery technology, the new battery provides up to 30 additional minutes of usable flight time, opening up a host of new applications for electric aircraft, according to company officials.
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New kits aid in autopilot installation and repair
The Sprague Instruments wireless Gripper digital cable tensiometer allows precise cable tension readings to be performed in tight, small space environments because the tension measurement “head” is a low-profile, streamlined, separate unit from the handheld display that features a backlit, flat faced LCD screen, according to company officials.
New ACS and PTS effective May 31, 2024
Officials with Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) report the FAA released 11 new FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and Practical Test Standards (PTS) that will go into effect May 31, 2024.
MT-Propeller earns engine STC for Piper Meridian
MT-Propeller has taken the next step, earning an STC to replace an engine.
Sporty’s introduces Flight Gear Neck Pillow
Sporty’s has introduced its Flight Gear Inflatable Neck Pillow, designed to transform the way passengers experience long flights.
Firefighting pilot releases new book
The book unveils the untold stories behind some of the most notorious wildland disasters in American history, “capturing the adrenaline, heroism, and tragedy that define the firefighting experience,” according to officials with the publisher, Sweetgrass Books.
ForeFlight unveils Reported Turbulence
The Reported Turbulence feature gives near real-time reports of turbulence and smooth air actually encountered by pilots flying with ForeFlight’s Sentry or Sentry Plus devices.
New plaques celebrate pilots
Sporty’s has launched a new line of Pilot License Plaques, designed to commemorate the significant milestones achieved by aviators worldwide.
Latest ForeFlight release includes aeronautical drawer
ForeFlight has released version 16.3, which includes an Aeronautical Map Drawer, Basic Navlog Template, Power Lines on the Basemap, and more.