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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) […]
10th edition of ‘The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual’ released
The legacy of legendary flight instructor William K. Kershner lives on in the 10th edition of his venerable classic, “The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual,” now edited by his son William C. Kershner. This first volume in “The Flight Manuals Series” is a ground school textbook, maneuvers manual, and syllabus all rolled into one, providing a […]
Women Soaring Pilots Association slates seminar
The Women Soaring Pilots Association (WSPA) will hold its 34th Annual Women Soaring Seminar in Reno, Nevada, July 18-23. Members from Europe and across the United States will meet for a week-long seminar on cross-country soaring and SSA Badge work. Included will be lectures, dual flights, lead and follow cross-country flights and dry lake landouts, […]
FreeFlight WAAS GPS Sensor tapped for ADS-B testing
FreeFlight Systems’ 1203 WAAS GPS receiver has been selected by the FAA as part of the official ADS-B testing in Alaska. It will join its sister product, the 1201 WAAS GPS receiver, which has been successfully used in Alaska since 2003 as part of the FAA Capstone Program, according to officials with the Waco, Texas-based […]