Serengeti is now offering seven sunglasses models featuring Drivers Gradient lenses, which have “the perfect tint and combination of advanced features” to make the sunglasses “an essential choice for pilots,” company officials say. Models include the Large Aviator Velocity, which feature a unique shade of amber-brown Drivers lenses engineered to create the right balance for […]
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Book review: ‘Hearts of Courage’
In January 1943, an Electra piloted by Alaskan bush Pilot Harold Gillam crashed in foul weather on its way from Seattle to Anchorage. Gillam died trying to find help for the survivors. One other passenger also died after a couple days. Miraculously, four others survived nearly a month in the wilderness with little to eat, […]
WACO debuts Barnstormer Edition
WACO Classic Aircraft has introduced the 2010 WACO YMF-5C Barnstormer Edition. Certified for commercial activities, the new model features: Dual magneto R755 B2 (275 hp) engine featuring a 1,400 hour TBO; vinyl interior and rubber floor covering; basic VFR instrumentation, including Garmin avionics; traditional analog engine instrumentation; Goodyear 8.5 x 10 flight custom tires; hold […]
Miller launches welding contest
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has launched its 5th annual Welding Project Contest: The Welding Showdown. Contestants submit a project in one of three categories (easy, moderate, difficult). Judges will select two finalists from each category based on the project’s creativity, quality of presentation and craftsmanship. Each finalist wins an ArcStation 30SX welding workbench, an Arc […]
AOPA Sports Bag now available
Now available at Sporty’s is AOPA’s Sport Bag. The bright blue bag with silver trim has four compartments to give you plenty of room to organize your belongings for the gym or for travel. The duffel bag features vented side pockets, cleats on the bottom and double-stitched seams. When you’re not in your own airplane, […]
RVSM air data test instrument debuts
The MPS40C 4 Channel RVSM Flight Line Air Data Test Instrument from DMA-Aero is capable of controlling four pressures separately and independently: static, pitot, and dual angle of attack. The MPS40C is designed for flightline use for aircraft that incorporate pneumatic AOA measurement through Smart probes. The angle of attack pressure can be displayed either […]
NationAir selected as broker for Cessna Affiliates Insurance Program
NationAir Aviation Insurance has been selected by XL Insurance to serve as a broker in the Cessna Affiliates Insurance Program. The program offers preferred rates and other benefits for Cessna affiliates, including Cessna Pilot Centers, Cessna Sales Team Authorized Representatives, Cessna Service Centers, and McCauley Propeller Systems Shops. Insurance offered through the program includes Aircraft […]
A History of Wings above the Waves
“The Chicago Air & Water Show: A History of Wings above the Waves” has just been published by The History Press. Written by Gerry and Janet Souter, the book documents the Chicago Air and Water Show, which draws over 3 million people to the lakeshore for a weekend of beach leisure and high-powered entertainment. The […]
300th RV-10 flies
On May 29, 2003, Van’s Aircraft launched the successful first flight of its new four-place kit, the RV-10. Now, five years later, more than 1,000 RV-10 kits have been sold and 300 have flown. Completed by Nigel Lamping of Cheshire, United Kingdom, RV-10 G-XRVX took to the sky June 26. His “first flight” report was […]