Aircraft Spruce now carries the M-4 Piper Control Yoke Taper Pin Tool, a specialty tool that was designed to counter the frustration of removing the Piper control wheel taper pin per the recent AD. With the aid of the M-4 tool, even the most stubborn taper pin can be removed in minutes without vibration or […]
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Historic plane featured in safety documentary
Dr. Louis Hanson, a family physician in Durham, Maine, and his 1946 Stinson Voyager will be featured in an upcoming documentary film about Aviation Safety Resources (ASR), a Long Island-based company founded by Dario Manfredi, the son of the Stinson’s original owner. The mini-documentary, being produced by veteran New York filmmaker Kai Simonsen, will highlight […]
Avidyne, Frasca deveop R9 sim
Avidyne Corp. has partnered with Frasca International, Inc. to develop two Cirrus SR22 Flight Training Devices (FTD) featuring Avidyne’s Entegra Release 9 (R9) integrated flight deck system. The first R9-equipped FTD, which was recently delivered to Western Michigan University, provides a simulator for primary and advanced training on the Avidyne R9 Flight Deck for Cirrus […]
Jeppesen teams with Flyvie
Jeppesen and Flyvie Inc., a developer and manufacturer of video capturing and debriefing systems for the aviation industry, have entered into a strategic relationship to develop and introduce a video flight recording and debriefing solution for general aviation training. The new flight capture solution combined with Jeppesen’s aviation training programs and course materials will create […]
AOPA introduces Lifestyle Collection
For years, members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have supported the association, not only with their dues, but by using and buying AOPA Member Services and Products such as the AOPA credit card, car rental discounts, and travel services through Orbitz. Now AOPA is expanding these offerings and organizing them into the […]
Reeder Flying Service joins Avfuel network
Reeder Flying Service Inc. at Joslin Field in Twin Falls, Idaho, has joined the Avfuel network of FBOs. Operational since 1941, the FBO at TWF offers helicopter charter, helicopter maintenance, aircraft sales and aircraft parts sales. Reeder Flying Service now honors the AVTRIP program with point awards to participating pilots. It also offers Avfuel Contract […]
Tecnam North America takes over parts
Tecnam North America in Ashland, Va., has assumed responsibility for the sales and distribution of Tecnam parts throughout North America. For more information: Tecnam.net, 888-359-4682
Berlin Airlift Candy Bomber to lecture
Col. Gail S. Halvorsen (Ret.), author of the book “The Berlin Candy Bomber,” will speak at 10 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana, Calif. Halvorsen joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in June 1942. After World War II, he flew in the 1948-1949 Berlin Airlift where he became known as […]
Cessna Pilot Center network grows
Cessna Aircraft Co. has added five flight training schools to its global network of more than 270 Cessna Pilot Centers (CPCs). The newest members of the CPC network are: Alliance International Aviation; Chino, Calif. Genesis Flight Academy, LLC; Georgetown, Texas JacksonAir; Thermal, Calif. North Florida Flight Training; West Palm Beach, Fla. Tailwind Flight Center; Appleton, […]