Trio has introduced the GX PRO, which has all of the features of the standard Pro Pilot autopilot with the additional capability of bi-directional communications with the Garmin G3X EFIS system. The GX PRO flight dynamics have been optimized to take full advantage of the G3X pitch and roll guidance, according to company officials. When […]
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New Battery Parasitic Load Tester from Concorde
Concorde Battery Corp. has released a new Parasitic Load Tester (PLT) to measure the parasitic load drain on aircraft batteries when the master switch is off and the aircraft is inactive. The tester is designed to mate with an MS3509 style quick disconnect receptacle. This PLT was conceived and engineered in response to concerns in […]
Atlanta Sport Flight adds Alto LSA
Atlanta Sport Flight, located at Atlanta Fulton County Field (FTY), also known locally as Charlie Brown Airport, will soon be home to a new Alto LSA. Paul Volle, owner of Atlanta Sport Flight, recently purchased an Alto. “The key to success is to be profitable, so we examine operating costs, maintenance, and durability. The Alto […]
PilotMall.com to host fly-out to Bahamas
PilotMall.com has unveiled plans for a fly-out to Bimini Island, Bahamas, scheduled for June 10-12. Bimini Island is the perfect destination for those visiting The Bahamas via private aircraft for the first time, according to company officials, noting that at just 53 miles east of Miami, Bimini is the closest point of entry in The […]
NATA releases fact book
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has released its new fact book, General Aviation in the United States. The new book features member testimonials on a wide array of NATA’s products and services and serves as an educational tool for the association’s Day on the Hill event. General Aviation in the United States provides an […]
AVTweets debuts
Avionics Specialists of Loveland, Colo., has just introduced two new services that deliver real-time METAR weather information directly to smart phones or any other internet device – AVTweets and a new, customized mobile website for viewing METARs: Airport View Mobile. Using AVTweets, users can choose to automatically receive METAR updates for airports and other AWOS […]
Integra manufacturer celebrates 15 years in business
TL elektronic Inc., a company based in the Czech Republic, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. Starting in modest conditions and from the scratch, the company’s first product was an intercom for communication between pilots. The company now offers a number of onboard instruments for ultralight and experimental planes. Today the flagship product is the multifunctional […]
New Trisoft system protects horizontal surfaces
Trisoft Covers has introduced Trisoft Panels, which interlock to cover wings and horizontal stabilizers, protecting them from dropped tools, flashlights, spray cans, and all the other hazards that can fall onto thin metal and painted surfaces. The XLPE foam is resistant to sunlight, heat, and cold; and its closed-cell structure is chemical resistant and will […]
USAG expands LSA service
US Aviation Services, a division of US Aviation Group in Denton, Texas, is taking steps to become a factory authorized service center for the maintenance and repair of the majority of Light Sport Aircraft models. It already has Rotax and Jabiru qualified A&’s on staff and factory authorizations from the majority of LSA manufacturers, according […]