Just released is “The Book of Skydiving Formations.” The book covers all group sizes from two-ways through 20-ways. There are more than 1,000 formations in all. You’ll find simple formations that are easy to build as well as exotic ones that will challenge the most skilled skydivers, according to the publishers. There’s also a chapter […]
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Composite winglets for King Air 90x certified
King Air 90x composite winglet testing and certification is complete, report officials with Hawker Beechcraft Services. Winglets for King Air C90 and E90 models are now available for installation at the company’s network of factory-owned service centers. Introduced at last summer’s EAA AirVenture, the King Air 90x upgrade is a two-part conversion that combines the […]
Leading Edge Aviation expands training
Leading Edge Aviation (LEA), a Bend, Oregon-based helicopter flight school, and Central Oregon Community College (COCC), have received approval of their new Advanced Helicopter Training Course by the Oregon Department of Education and Department of Veteran Affairs. This new course expands the existing degree program to include Turbine Transition, Night Vision Goggle (NVG), External Load, […]
Vail Valley Jet Center joins Avfuel network
Vail Valley Jet Center at Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) in Colorado has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBO dealers offering AVTRIP points and Avfuel Contract Fuel for jet fuel savings. Vail Valley Jet Center is known as a gateway to North America’s finest ski resorts: It is only 35 miles from Vail, 22 […]
Tempest spark plugs hit the market
Tempest now has a complete line of aviation spark plugs available. Aero Accessories, the manufacturer of the Tempest brand of products, has completed the relocation of the spark plug manufacturing facility from Rockford, Ill., to its new manufacturing facility in Gibsonville, N.C. The company has received FAA/PMA approval and has commenced shipping spark plugs. Tempest […]
WACO taps new southeastern sales rep
WACO Classic Aircraft has appointed Southeast Aero Sales, Inc. of St. Augustine, Fla., as an authorized sales representative for the southeastern United States. Southeast Aero Sales, Inc., also performs maintenance on GA aircraft. Its avionics repair station has installation and troubleshooting capabilities, and specializes in Garmin, Avidyne, STEC, and Aspen products. For more information: 800-990-4870 […]
Wings of Freedom Tour lands in Seattle
The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour lands in Seattle at Boeing Field/King County International Airport from June 25-27. The stop, part of a 110-city nationwide tour, includes the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine,” Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft,” and P-51 Mustang “Betty Jane” (pictured). The B-17 is one of only nine in flying […]
Wicks plans workshops
Wicks Aircraft plans to stage a number of workshops this fall. There will be a one-day covering/painting workshop hosted by Superflite on Saturday, Sept. 18. A series of two-day TIG welding workshops will be held on Sept. 11-12th, Oct. 16-17th, Nov. 13-14, and Jan. 8-9, 2011. Workshops are open to everyone and no prior skill […]
MGL Avionics XTreme mini EFIS launched
MGL Avionics has launched the XTreme mini EFIS, a functional primary flight display (PFD), engine monitor, fuel computer and basic GPS built into a compact package. The XTreme can be used as a PFD or PFD/engine monitor, depending on the application, according to company officials. It can be used as primary instrumentation or as a […]