Zenair, which returned its light aircraft float production to North America last year after being outsourced to the Czech Republic, has just shipped its first set of newly developed LSA amphibious floats. The all-metal floats have a buoyancy of 1,450 lbs. and are aimed specifically at the Light Sport Aircraft market. The first set of […]
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Cessna 188 modified with Soloy Turbine Pac
Industrial Aviation Services’ Soloy Turbine Pac-powered Cessna 188 has completed its first 100 hours of revenue service, according to Soloy officials. Industrial Aviation designed and manufactured the custom installation and gained FAA approval in the restricted airworthiness category. The installation includes the first ever use of the Soloy gearbox auxiliary power takeoff pad with a […]
‘Flagship Detroit’ at GMU this weekend
The recently restored “Flagship Detroit,” a DC-3 delivered to American Airlines in 1937, will be on display at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina March 21-22. Owned and operated by a private volunteer foundation, the aircraft has recently completed a major restoration to return the exterior and interior to the original configuration. Members of […]
‘Thunderheads’ premieres
Explore the power of “Thunderheads,” premiering on DVD March 23 from Infinity Entertainment Group. In a quest into the eye of the storm, a group of scientists, researchers and top-gun pilots – in seven planes and armed with the best high-tech gadgets money can buy – embark on a treacherous journey in a struggle to […]
Air Associates opens at SUS
Air Associates of Missouri is now providing pilot training, aircraft rental, and maintenance services from the West Terminal at the Spirit of St. Louis (SUS) Airport in Chesterfield, Mo. A grand opening is scheduled for March 27. Air Associates of Missouri was named a Cessna Pilot Center in December 2009. The center employs four full-time […]
New prop for Grumman Tiger
A new 3-blade MT-Propeller has been FAA certified on the Grumman Tiger AA5B and AG5. The MTV-18-B/183-59b scimitar propeller improves climb and cruise performance, while reducing noise levels, according to MT-Propeller officials. For more information: MT-Propeller.com
Why general aviation means business
A new program that explores the benefits of general aviation has been added to the 64th Annual Conference & Trade Show for the Florida Aviation Trades Association (FATA), which is slated for June 14-16, at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine. The conference is designed to allow members to connect with […]
Tregaskiss redesigns its TGX MIG Guns
Tregaskiss has redesigned its line of TGX Semi-Automatic MIG Guns. TGX MIG Guns now feature a black polymer armored-style gooseneck suited to light- and medium-duty applications, and new grey gun handles, black triggers, and a new rear handle. Available in three standard lengths of 10, 12 and 15 feet, all TGX MIG Guns now also […]
Hillsboro Aviation offers Garmin G500H
Hillsboro Aviation now has the Garmin G500H available for helicopters. Dual 6.5-inch LCD screens, mounted side-by-side in a single bezel, put Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) capabilities right in front of the pilot for easy scanning and interpretation, said officials with the company, which has facilities at Portland-Hillsboro (HIO) and Portland-Troutdale (TTD) […]