Wilson Doors now offers the Valu-Tec vertical bi-folding door. The Valu-Tec steel bi-fold door is packed with the kind of standard features needed for secure aircraft storage and easy access, according to company officials, including three button pushbutton operation (Up/Down/Stop), auto-locks, top/bottom rubber/vinyl weather seal, balanced lift cable and drive mechanism for even lifting across […]
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Holiday shopping at the Air Zoo
The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., has launched its online Fly Buy museum store, which features model airplanes, bomber jackets, T-shirts, hats, toys, glassware, museum memberships and annual passes. Holiday specials include: 20% off all T-shirts through Dec. 3; 15% off the entire collection of EZ Build Airplanes from Dec 4-17; and 20% savings on […]
PilotMall.com offers military discount
PilotMall.com Inc., an online aviation store, is offering all active military staffers a 10% discount through the end of December off all pilot supplies, including aviation charts, pilot gift items, aircraft manuals and more. “PilotMall.com Inc has been fortunate this year,” said Neil Glazer, president. “In light of our good fortune, we wanted to give […]
Alternative engines featured at AERO
These days it seems everyone is talking about electric and hybrid drives, including general aviation manufacturers. At AERO Friedrichshafen, slated for April 8-11, 2010, the latest environmentally-friendly alternative engine technologies, many of which have developed well beyond the prototype stage and are ready to go into production, will be showcased. The first aircraft powered by […]
Hook-n-Pull tie-downs now available
Hook-n-Pull tie-downs are now available exclusively from Aircraft Spruce & Specialty. Hook-N-Pull tie-downs feature closed-end “S” hooks made from steel with heavy plating, while the tie-down bards are made from aluminum, hardened for strength and ball burnished and anodized. The tie-downs are furnished with either 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch diameter nylon rope. The 3/8-inch tie-downs are […]
NationAir teams with Pilot Insurance Center
NationAir Aviation Insurance has partnered with the Pilot Insurance Center to provide life insurance to pilots and their families. The Pilot Insurance Center works with insurers to develop underwriting criteria that allows pilots to obtain life insurance coverage at preferred rates, according to company officials. For more information: NationAir.com or PICLife.com.
Experience the pure exhilaration of flying
Looking for the perfect gift for the aviation enthusiast on your Christmas list? How about a real flight lesson designed for the person who has never piloted a small aircraft? PilotJourney.com offers no-questions-asked refunds at any time and no expiration dates on its certificates for a real flight lesson in a real airplane redeemable at […]
Half-price admission in December at Flying Heritage Collection
The Flying Heritage Collection, a collection of World War II-era fighter planes, has unveiled a 50% off discount for admission during the month of December. Museum visitors must present an e-coupon to receive the discount. Coupons are only available online. Guests are allowed up to six admissions at 50% off per coupon throughout the month. […]
SimCom unveils MU-2 maintenance training
SimCom Training Centers now has available MU-2 Maintenance Training for aircraft owners, operators, mechanics and technicians. The week-long course will familiarize mechanics and technicians new to the MU-2 about type-specific inspection requirements and maintenance procedures, according to SimCom officials. Classroom training is combined with hands-on aircraft instruction by field service experts for the purpose of […]