Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. recently completed the enhanced windshield application for the dissipation of precipitation static on windshields, as well as aircraft design changes for operation up to 41,000 feet. The new FAA-certified windshield application uses a thin carbon strip that is adhered directly to existing Eclipse twin-engine jet windshields. This maintenance-free strip is bonded across […]
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Hartzell introduces Top Prop for Cessna 180, 185, 205 & 210
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has developed a new 3-bladed Top Prop performance conversion for Cessna 180 and 185, as well as early 210 and 205 aircraft. This is the first time Hartzell has offered a propeller for Cessna 185 owners with a TCM IO-470 engine, and the first 3-bladed prop to be offered for use on […]
Cruisin’ Fly-In & Fly-By set
The Second Annual Cruisin’ The Coast Fly-In and Fly-By will be held Oct. 8-9 at Trent Lott International Airport (PQL) in Pascagoula, Miss. Pilots attending the festivities for Cruisin’ The Coast, can go to CruisinTheCoast.com for information. The main event is the beach fly-by on Oct. 9. This one-of-a-kind event will have pilots fly the […]
Pacific Northwest charity event set
The Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association (PNBAA) will host the 2nd Annual PNBAA Charity Golf Event Sept. 22 at Redmond Ridge Golf Club, just outside Seattle. Proceeds from this event will benefit Seattle’s Aviation High School and other charities. For more information: PNBAAGolfTournament.com
PilotMall.com to host charity auction
PilotMall.com Inc. has unveiled plans for an online charity auction to benefit Angel Flight Southeast. PilotMall.com will host an online charity auction on eBay this November. This online auction is the first of its kind for Angel Flight Southeast and 100% of the proceeds will go to the organization. PilotMall.com is currently seeking donations for […]
HPN to host General Aviation Expo
The Westchester Aviation Association is sponsoring a GA Expo focusing on small general aviation aircraft and aircraft operations on Saturday, Sept. 25, at Westchester County Airport (HPN). The Expo will feature light sport aircraft, pistons, turboprops, helicopters and very light jets. Manufacturers, including Cessna, Piper, Cirrus, Tecnam, Embraer and TBM, will have aircraft on display, […]
Sporty’s E6B App for iPad and Android
Sporty’s E6B iPhone App is now available for more mobile devices, including Apple’s iPad and Google’s Android devices. The App includes all the features of Sporty’s Electronic E6B Flight Computer, but is optimized for cell phones and tablets. It takes advantage of each device’s touch-screen interface to make calculations fast and easy, according to Sporty’s […]
Final Summer Fly Day slated for Flying Heritage Collection
Paul Allen’s Flying Heritage Collection is hosting its final Summer Fly Days event of the year Saturday, Sept. 25. Two fully restored World War II aircraft will take to the skies in a flying demonstration, which is free for the public at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The featured aircrafts are the Messerschmitt Bf 109 […]
Cafe opens at Skagit Regional Airport
A new restaurant, The Kitty Hawk Café, has opened on the flight line at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Washington. Operated by Therese Straight, The Kitty Hawk Café is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, serving American-style food from sandwiches to fresh-baked rolls and desserts. Straight, of Mount Vernon, has more […]