The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has unveiled a completely redesigned online airport directory, and for the first time, made it available to all pilots, whether they are members of AOPA or not. “It started, as all things do, with what our members wanted,” said AOPA President and CEO Craig Fuller. “They wanted easier […]
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Two regional airports join Phillips 66 network
Two regional airports and their FBOs – Middle Peninsula Regional Airport (FYJ) in West Point, Va., and Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) in Victoria, Texas – have joined the Phillips 66 Aviation dealer network. The airports recently signed fuel agreements with the Ascent Aviation Group, the largest Phillips 66-branded aviation fuel distributor. Ascent supplies fuel to […]
AEA offers Pitot Static & Transponder Certification Training Course
The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) will offer a Pitot Static & Transponder Certification Training Course June 24 at the association’s Derby Training Center at its headquarters near Kansas City. Presented by Don Dominguez of Radioman Avionics, the course will cover the proper methods for conducting pitot/static and transponder certification testing. This full-day course offers hands-on […]
Hawker Beechcraft to provide MedAire services on all new aircraft
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. (HBC) will provide MedAire’s medical equipment, medical training and 24/7 access to doctors to its customers on all new aircraft purchases. The program is scheduled to begin with aircraft deliveries this summer. “Hawker Beechcraft is serious about all aspects of customer care and that includes their well being and peace of mind,” […]
Trisoft Aircraft Covers available for GA
Trisoft Aircraft Covers has expanded into the GA market. Trisoft covers protect aircraft (for example, trailing edges, gear doors) and employees (prop tips, antennae), with a foam cover that stays in place, fits well, and is fuel and UV resistant, according to company officials. Joe Garland, president and founder, saw the need for both kinds […]
Sherwood Aircraft new Husky dealer
Sherwood Aircraft has launched, with offices at Farmingdale Airport (FRG) and Duchess County Airport (POU) in New York focusing on Aviat Husky sales and service. John Palmer has been appointed director of sales and will be handling Husky demo flights, brokered sales, and aircraft appraisals. Sherwood Aircraft will conduct Husky sales in New York, New […]
Jeppesen introduces online training for instrument pilots
Jeppesen has expanded its online training capabilities with the introduction of its Instrument Pilot Online training course. General aviation pilots are now provided with Jeppesen ground school and pilot resource training content for preparation in taking the FAA instrument rating and written knowledge exams. The new Jeppesen Instrument Pilot Online course follows the introduction of […]
Miller introduces new TIG welder
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces the Diversion 180 AC/DC TIG welder, which delivers several operator conveniences, such as input power selection, a digital interface, and foot pedal remote control, company officials said. A new digital interface allows for more accurate adjustments to the welding amperage and allows easy troubleshooting as it can communicate error codes, […]
G-Shock G-Aviation watch upgraded
Casio America Inc. introduces the G-Shock G-Aviation (GW3000). An evolution to the company’s G-Aviation collection, the GW3000 provides a bigger case, at 52mm, with high contrast markings. Taking design cues from aircraft flight panel indicators, the new G-Aviation features a triple layered dial and frame display structure that gives the watch face a three-dimensional feel […]