The Instrument Pilot Online training course from Jeppesen follows in the footsteps of its Private Pilot and Sport Pilot online training courses. The instrument course includes the minimum 30 hours of ground instruction and offers a host of features that include scenario-based lessons and decision making. The course stresses the importance of single pilot resource […]
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Belite unveils avionics line
Belite Aircraft, which last year introduced the use of lightweight carbon fiber structural components into its FAR Part 103 aircraft, unveiled at Sun ‘n Fun a line of lightweight, solid state avionics designed especially for experimental and Part 103 aircraft. Marketed under Belite Electronics, Patch Flyer instruments include: Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), Air Speed Indicator […]
Build A Plane launches online courses
Build A Plane will now offer AeroScholars, two online aviation courses developed specifically for high school students. The two courses, “Fundamentals of Aviation Science” and “Advanced Aviation Science, “were written in accordance with NSTA national teaching standards. Students who complete the online courses can receive high school credit that counts toward graduation. Both programs were […]
Privateer amphib debuts
A few years ago, John Meekins decided he wanted a seaplane. An industrial real estate developer who lives on a lake in the Seattle area, he didn’t want to have to drive to the airport to fly his plane. He tried out a Lake and a Seawind, but found they just weren’t right for him. […]
‘King Cub’ debuts
H.O. Aircraft, a Minneapolis restoration shop that specializes in antique, Warbird and tube and fabric restorations, has just been issued an STC for the installation of a Lycoming IO-390 210-hp engine on the Piper PA-18 Super Cub. The H.O. Aircraft “King Cub” STC covers the installation of the engine, along with a two-bladed MT composite, […]
SimCom’s Falcon, Westwind sims get FAA nod
SimCom Training Centers’ Falcon 20 and Westwind II devices have received FAA approval and statements of qualification designating them as Level C simulators. Acquired late last year from CAE, the devices are located at SimCom’s Park South training center in Orlando, Florida. Prior to entering service with SimCom, both were updated with wide-screen visual system, […]
Flight Guide eBook launches
The Flight Guide eBook displays airport diagrams, airspace graphics, pertinent airport and supplementary information on portable Sony and Kindle DX Readers. Airports are organized by identifier, airport name or city. Once your airport is displayed, you can easily flip through its pages accessing detailed airport diagrams (with taxiways identified), airspace graphics (class B, C and […]
Beta testers wanted
mtimicro fuel cells is looking for beta testers for a soon-to-be on the market methanol-powered micro fuel cell. The beta models can charge a smartphone seven times on one fuel canister and can power, or charge, many other battery powered gadgets. Find more information about the fuel cell online at mtimicrofuelcells.com. Click the sales inquiries […]
Michelin to expand N.C. aircraft tire facility
Michelin North America is investing $11.3 million dollars to expand its aviation tire operations in Norwood, N.C. Beginning in the second half of 2010, the company will add aviation tire retreading to its current aviation new tire manufacturing at the site. The project is expected to create 74 new jobs phased in over the next […]