Kings Avionics, a 40-year old avionics facility based at Salt Lake City International Airport, has expanded from one Repair Station at its Salt Lake City base to two additional Repair Stations in Henderson, Nevada, and St. George, Utah. Each of the three Kings Avionics Repair Stations has been granted full Instrument and Radio ratings, as […]
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Centurion extends engine lifetime
Centurion is launching a service offensive for its Centurion 2.0 aircraft engine series. The operational lifetime for this engine has been extended to 1,500 hours. Centurion also has managed to avoid the factory inspection originally planned for 1,200 hours, according to company officials, explaining this means that the engines no longer have to be removed […]
Tri-Nav charts debut
Howie Keefe’s new Tri-Nav Charts introduce a new chart concept in atlas format for the cross-country pilot. Charts are “combo” charts that keep you legal for both IFR or VFR navigation, with Internet updates conforming to the FAA 28-day cycle, according to company officials. Tri-Nav charts use the FAA IFR Low Altitude Enroute Charts and […]
Aviation watches debut
Christopher Ward recently unveiled two new aviation watches, the C5 Malvern Aviator Mk II and the C8 Pilot Mk II. The C5 Malvern Aviator Mk II is taking the place of the limited edition (1,936 pieces) C5 Mark I, which has sold out. The C5 Malvern Aviator Mark II has a 38mm diameter case and […]
Book chronicles efforts to buy a 150 and fly around the world
Books by pilots about their experiences vary dramatically from very good to, well, being polite, not as good! When a friend brought me a book written by a friend of his about the friend’s efforts to buy a plane and fulfill a lifelong ambition to fly around the world, I kinda rolled my eyes. And, […]
Taurus LSA takes off
Pipistrel has unveiled the Taurus LSA, the first-ever high-performance two-seat self-launching glider with all advantages of the LSA category. The Taurus LSA is equipped with a 50-hp retractable powerpack, allowing for unassisted powerful takeoffs on supershort runways and glider fields, company officials note. Takeoff distance is less than 600 ft., even when fully loaded and […]
WD-40 offers 1950s collector’s can; wants your stories
WD-40 Company is introducing its WD-40 Collector’s Can and encouraging fans to share stories and photos of how they’ve used the product over the years to get the job done. The limited edition Now & Then Twin Pack, which includes an 8-ounce WD-40 Collector’s Can and an 8-ounce WD-40 Smart Straw can, will be available […]
Aero Twin receives additional improvements for its Honeywell engine installations
Aero Twin, Inc. has received additional FAA approval for improvements in its Honeywell TPE331-12JR-701AT/-703AT engine installation in both the Cessna Caravan (Model 208) and the Grand Caravan and Super Cargomaster (Model 208B) aircraft. The original FAA Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA02291AK, was awarded to Aero Twin, Inc. by the FAA Anchorage Aircraft Certification Office on […]
AvConnect expands by powering EvoTrack
AvConnect has expanded, providing the technology behind maintenance management provider Evolution Aviators, and offering Corvalis owners the latest in maintenance tracking technology. AvConnect, together with Evolution Aviators, has launched EvoTrack, a fully customized version of AvConnect’s online aircraft and pilot management system, designed for Evolution’s customers. Evolution Aviators, based in Seattle, is a turn-key high […]