Samson Motors, developer of the Switchblade flying motorcycle, has recently become an Affiliate Partner with the U.S. Olympic Team Rings Wristbands Program. A link to the U.S. Olympic Team Rings Wristband ordering website is now on the Samson Motors website. “We are proud to play a role in helping to support young Americans in their […]
Products
Belite sets price, opens online store
Belite Aircraft is now offering several kit configurations of its single-seat Part 103 compliant airplane at prices starting below $8,100. These kits may also be built as a homebuilt, experimental aircraft. Subassemblies and components, many of which can be used on other types of homebuilt and ultralight aircraft, are also available so that builders can […]
Avidyne debuts Flight Envelope Protection
Avidyne Corp. has revealed that its new DFC90 and DFC100 autopilot systems will include Avidyne Autopilot Flight Envelope Protection, a safety-enhancing feature that prohibits inadvertent autopilot–induced stall and overspeed situations. The DFC90 and DFC100 also include a “Straight & Level” button that overrides all autopilot modes and levels the aircraft in both pitch and roll […]
New features for FlightDeck Freedom
Satcom Direct has added new features to its FlightDeck Freedom (FDF) service, which includes compatibility with most datalink avionics, integration with Satcom Direct’s new flight tracking solutions, and compatibility with even more flight planning systems. The new features further expand the capabilities of the service, according to company officials, who notes FDF now supports Primus […]
Wicks expands aircraft plywood supply
Wicks Aircraft Supply has expanded its supply of aircraft grade plywood to meet the needs of homebuilders and restorers, now featuring thicknesses from 1/16-inch to ½-inch and .8mm to 2mm. The plywood is available in sheets up to 4 foot X 8 foot and can be cut, without charge, down to 1 foot X 4 […]
Free DIY newsletter for welders launches
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has launched its new DIY eNewsletter, developed specifically for the Do-It-Yourself welder. The DIY eNewsletter contains feature stories, customer videos, basic how-to articles, instructional videos, new product information, project ideas, special offers for subscribers and more. A free subscription to DIY includes eight issues per year and is available at MillerWelds.com/newsletters.
Demystify turbocharging
The Cessna Pilots Association (CPA) will hold a one-day seminar on turbocharging at its headquarters in Santa Maria, California, Saturday, January 23, 2010. According to CPA Executive Director John Frank, the impetus behind the seminar is educate aircraft owners about the components and detailed workings of popular Teledyne Continental turbocharging systems, specifically those used on […]
Aviation law firm grows
David Shannon has joined the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, law firm of Stewart H. Lapayowker, P.A., which focuses on private and corporate aviation transactions worldwide. Shannon will work alongside attorney Stewart Lapayowker and will counsel clients on tax and other issues relating to the acquisition, leasing, registration and financing of aircraft, including fractional interests, and on […]
R.W. Martin tapped as Viking service center
Viking Air Limited of Victoria, BC, Canada, has tapped R.W. Martin Inc. of Murrieta, California, as the second factory endorsed service center for the Twin Otter and Dash 7 aircraft. This agreement authorizes R.W. Martin Inc. to provide OEM-backed support services for the Twin Otter program, including maintenance, warranty work, and Viking-recognized modifications. R.W. Martin […]