Piper Aircraft Inc. is selling a fleet of six Piper Seminole multi-engine piston-powered training aircraft to Airline Transport Professionals (ATP), a nationwide firm specializing in airline pilot training and pilot career development. The planes, valued at about $3.9 million, will be delivered in 2010. ATP Vice President of Flight Operations Jim Koziarski said, “Our fleet […]
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Ice Protection System for KODIAK certified
Quest Aircraft Company has received final approval from the FAA for the KODIAK’s Ice Protection System (IPS). The system has been installed on three KODIAKs so far, and is now fully operational. Kodiak’s TKS ice protection system is manufactured by CAV Aerospace Inc., which is widely recognized as the most effective ice protection available for […]
iFly 700 GPS now at Aircraft Spruce
The iFly 700, a portable GPS from Adventure Pilot, is now available at Aircraft Spruce. With an introductory price of $499, the iFly 700 is the most affordable portable GPS on the market, according to Aircraft Spruce officials. The 7” Touch Screen GPS offers unprecedented awareness and a simple to use intuitive interface. A sleek […]
Flying Club takes off at Flabob
The Flabob Aero Club has taken off at Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif. With plans to base the club on European models, the founders are expecting to host barbeques, flyouts, seminars and numerous other social events for members. Included on the list of rentals are a 1946 J3-65 Cub, a 1962 Champion 7GC Citabria, […]
Mid-Continent Instruments celebrates 20 years at VNY
Mid-Continent Instruments is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its West Coast facility at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California. The full-service repair station, including overhaul, repair, exchange and distribution, has been located at the VNY for two decades, expanding from its beginnings in a 500-square-foot building to its current 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility. The West […]
Tire pressure gauge debuts
Tool Testing Lab has added to its line of tools for professional mechanics and technicians with a digital, full-range (0-300 psi) full-featured tire pressure gauge. Industry standards permit aircraft tires to lose as much as 1% of their pressure each day, and even mild underinflation can allow temperatures to rise exponentially, sometimes resulting in heat-induced […]
Pilot My-Cast now available on iPad
Digital Cyclone, Inc., a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd., has released the Pilot My-Cast app for the iPad. The new iPad app has a distinctive tile-format user interface designed specifically for the iPad, and will help pilots visualize the weather along their route so that they can make informed decisions about their intended flight path prior […]
iFlightPlanner Free debuts
iFlightPlanner, LLC recently unveiled its latest release of its iFlightPlanner.com, which gives pilots free access to an array of flight planning tools. The latest release complements iFlightPlanner’s Premium package designed for users who want additional safety and online logbook features. iFlightPlanner.com features a flight planning wizard that guides pilots through critical flight planning tasks, including […]
Bye Energy taps Dow Kokam for batteries
Bye Energy, Inc. has selected Dow Kokam advanced lithium polymer cell technology for its electric and electric-hybrid propulsion system developmental program for general aviation aircraft. George Bye, CEO of Bye Energy, said Dow Kokam is a key strategic supplier that could help Bye Energy move its concepts for battery storage and control systems out of […]