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, […]
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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 […]
Heritage Aviation opens new FBO at BTV
Heritage Aviation will unveil its new, 79,000-square-foot FBO at Vermont’s Burlington International Airport (BTV) May 20. Heritage Aviation caters to transient pilots, their passengers, and aircraft owners. The facility houses a lounge featuring handcrafted furnishings by Vermont artisans of natural woods, stone and textiles from reclaimed and sustainable sources. The FBO features a gym, game […]
Aircraft Spruce offers avionics review videos
Aircraft Spruce is launching it avionics review videos. Get a closer look of what’s in the box of some of your favorite avionics products, Aircraft Spruce’s avionics specialists say. Videos, which are available on the Aircraft Spruce website under the shopping tools link from the home page, include Garmin, Icom, Dynon, Kannad, Ameri-King, and Flightcom […]
Airguide launches iPad app
Airguide Publications is launching a new application for Apple’s iPad-Flight Guide iEFB, which has special packages available for both VFR and IFR pilots. Flight Guide iEFB-VFR includes all airport and supplementary information that Flight Guide is known for, and additionally provides sectionals and terminal area charts (TACs) to satisfy FAA flight requirements, company officials said. […]
Vertical Power debuts EFIS/Electronic Circuit Breaker System
Vertical Power is introducing the VP-X system at Sun ‘n Fun this week. The VP-X uses electronic circuit breakers to simplify wiring and provide advanced electrical system capabilities, company officials said. The VP-X integrates with Advanced Flight Systems, GRT Avionics, and MGL Avionics EFIS products, allowing pilots to monitor the status of individual devices and […]

