Wicks Aircraft Supply will begin distributing its new 2010 catalog at this year’s Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Florida, slated for April 13-18. For the first time, the catalog, which is nearly 30% larger, is free. This year there are hundreds of new products listed in a special New Products section. Builders will have […]
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USAIG expands claims staff
The United States Aircraft Insurance Group (USAIG) has expanded its claims staff with the addition of two attorneys in its New York home office and Atlanta locations. In New York, Sherry Ortiz has been appointed claims attorney in the airlines/central claims office, while David Seiler has been appointed vice president, claims attorney to its Atlanta […]
PMA8000B Silver Edition debuts
PS Engineering, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has unveiled a “host of improvements” to its flagship audio panel, the PMA8000B, according to company officials. New for the Silver Edition device are: Monitor Mode, Multiple Music Muting Modes, user-selectable Telephone sidetone, and selectable Music for the pilot while in ISO mode. “As is our custom […]
International Seaplane Fly-In slated
If you’re planning to attend the 37th Annual International Seaplane Fly-In, slated for Sept. 9-12 at Moosehead Lake in Greenville, Maine, organizers say make your plans now. The fly-in is sponsored by the International Seaplane Fly-In Association. The non-profit organization’s main focus is to provide aviation education (and a whole lot of fun) to participants […]
New flight school opens at Flabob Airport
Dave Rogers, CFII, has moved his flight training operation to Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif. He brought six aircraft with him, including a pair of Skyhawks, a Skylane, a Comanche, Apache and a 415C Ercoupe LSA. Rogers Aviation is open seven days a week, normally from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with other times […]
CFI renewals over the web
The FAA gave approval Feb. 26 to AVSeminars to offer the nation’s first CFI Renewal through a “live” webinar. The process of renewing a CFI certificate is “virtually” identical to attending a live FIRC, without the travel and hotel costs, company officials said, noting all that’s needed are a PC or Mac, a web-cam and […]
Aviation Weather Manuals go digital
Find-it Fast Books now offers a new choice for pilots and aviation professionals attuned to the digital world of today. A library of electronic books (eBooks) can now be instantly downloaded into laptops, desktops, and handheld devices equipped with .pdf readers. Available eBook titles include Preflight Weather Analysis Made Easy, The METAR & TAF Quick […]
‘Pistons and Pixels’ demonstration slated
Sierra Industries, a South Texas aircraft modification company, will host a “Pistons and Pixels” demonstration to showcase its avionics and airframe upgrade capabilities for a variety of high-performance aircraft. The event will be held at Gillespie County Airport (T82) in Fredericksburg, Texas, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 13. Owners and operators of […]
Rotax renewal course held
On Feb. 20, California Power Systems (CPS) held a first-of-its-kind Rotax Renewal Course, welcoming back the elite of the Rotax maintenance technicians, according to officials with the San Leandro, Calif.-based company. These technicians have reached 24 months of field service and were back to renew their ratings under the LSA directives for Rotax Aircraft engines. […]