Sporty’s has relaunched its LearntoFlyHere.com website with anew content to make flight training easier and more accessible to prospective pilots. The site includes 20 minutes of video separated into four parts: why you should learn to fly; how to go about learning to fly; a typical first lesson; and how to select a flight school. […]
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Clear-Tec Door introduced
Wilson Doors Inc. has introduced the Clear-Tec door for large exterior doors, such as those in airplane hangars. The new door combines years of Wilson aluminum door manufacturing expertise with a simple hydraulic operating system, according to Wilson Doors President Scott Blue, who adds, “The user will appreciate the new Clear-Tec door’s simplicity, reliability and […]
2011 FLYIT sims debut
After 11 years of simulator production and refinement of the FLYIT Professional Helicopter and Airplane Simulators, FLYIT Simulators has unveiled its 2011 simulators. New immersive 2011 professional simulator features that are standard include: Engine and airframe vibration gives the feel that the simulated aircraft is actually off the ground and you actually feel the touchdown. Right […]
Adventure Package for Carbon Cub SS unveiled
CubCrafters, responding to growing customer demand, has taken the Carbon Cub SS and reconfigured it into a high-performance, single-place aircraft dubbed the Adventure Package. Development of the Adventure Package involved major structural changes, according to company officials. For example, the 3×3 landing gear positions the axle lower and farther forward than a Carbon Cub SS, […]
Airforms gets FAA nod for new baffles
Airforms Inc. has received FAA/PMA approval of new engine baffle designs for Piper PA2-150, PA28-140 and PA32-300/260 aircraft models. This adds to the 50-plus models the company already supplies to customers around the world. These engine baffles have many improvements to increase engine cooling efficiency and service life, according to company officials. Among the improvements […]
‘Mustang Ease Into the Saddle’ unveiled
Cessna Aircraft Co. unveiled its new “Mustang Ease Into the Saddle” Program for new Citation Mustang customers at this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. “This limited-time program is designed to remove apprehension some customers may feel as they transition from a single-engine or a turboprop aircraft into a business jet,” said Roger Whyte, Cessna’s senior vice […]
Cessna introduces iFlite
iFlite data applications for the new Apple iPad are now available for all Cessna single-engine aircraft. iFlite is a mobile data system populated with critical flight information and planning features, according to Cessna officials. With it, pilots can access up-to-the-minute weather images, plan routes and check landing status, officials said, adding checklists and Federal Aviation […]
Arnstein & Lehr launches aviation practice
Arnstein & Lehr LLP has launched its Aviation Practice Group, providing legal services to aviation businesses and owners, operators and lessors relative to private and commercial aircraft. The group also regularly represents banks and other institutional lenders who finance the purchase of aircraft of all types. Initial members of the group include Phil Hudson of […]
FAA gives Honeywell nod for FMS upgrade
Honeywell has received FAA approval to begin delivering its Flight Management System (FMS) software upgrade that provides advanced GPS-enabled approaches and access to Future Air Navigation System (FANS) routes in congested air spaces and oceanic airways. The Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval from the FAA allows the company’s new FMS 6.1 software upgrade to be […]