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,” […]
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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 […]
Hiller Group tapped as Chevron distributor
Effective June 1, the Hiller Group will become Chevron’s sole branded distributor of Chevron aviation fuels for general aviation in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Hiller/Air Petro will market under the Chevron and Texaco brands in these 13 states. The company will also continue to offer its other marketing […]
Contest will award one lucky dad a rare ride
Fantasy of Flight, Kermit Weeks’ aircraft collection in Polk City, Florida, has set out to find the World’s Greatest Dad just in time to give him the ride of a lifetime this Father’s Day weekend. Fantasy of Flight is asking children and adults to submit an essay of 50 words or fewer describing why their […]
Flying Musicians at Kerrville Folk Festival
The Flying Musicians Association, Inc. will land at the Quiet Valley Ranch in Texas for the Kerrville Folk Festival. Starting on Thursday, May 27, and continuing for 18 days (until June 13), the Festival will host performances by more than 100 singer songwriters and their bands. Interspersed between performances are workshops in songwriting, blues guitar, […]