The Cheetah XLS has received its Special-Light Sport Aircraft certification. Midwest Sport Aviation, LLC has been designated as the U.S. assembly center and distributor for the Cheetah XLS by Rainbow Aircraft (Pty) Ltd. of South Africa. The Cheetah XLS is a high-wing tube and fabric aircraft. It is available Ready to Fly at prices beginning […]
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NavWorx offers NextGen ADS-B technology
NavWorx, Inc. now has available its ADS600-series receivers providing display of TIS-B traffic and FIS-B weather information. The ADS600 line of Universal Access Transceivers (UAT) are designed to capture and display broadcast information from Air Traffic Control, enhancing situational awareness for pilots and improving air traffic safety. The NavWorx receivers operate off a network of […]
Florida Air Museum offers free admission
On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Florida Air Museum on the Sun ‘n Fun campus at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL), will participate in the 5th annual Museum Day presented by Smithsonian magazine. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Museum Day. Throughout Museum Day, the Florida Air Museum will extend […]
Aspen’s MFDs, weather receiver get FAA nod
The FAA has granted Technical Standard Order (TSO) Authorization for Aspen Avionics’ EFD500 Multi-Function Display (MFD); the EFD1000 MFD; and the EWR50 Evolution Weather Receiver. With certification and production authority in hand, Aspen will begin shipping its newest products to dealers immediately, company officials said. The Aspen Evolution Flight Display System is an expandable and […]
Aircraft Spruce carries Red Canoe apparel
Now available at Aircraft Spruce are Red Canoe Flying Jackets. The Canadian Summer Flying Jackets are a replica of the classic RCAF and Canadian Armed Forces. They are fabricated in an 80/20 cotton/nylon mix in dark jet blue. Shoulder and wrist pockets include brushed metal zippers. The Canadian Summer Flying Jackets also have inside map […]
Duncan completes first Falcon winglet installation
Duncan Aviation has completed the first installation of aftermarket winglets for the Falcon 2000EX. Duncan Aviation is the first North American center to install the High-Mach Blended Winglets for the Falcon 2000 series. Installed and certified in the second quarter of 2009, Aviation Partners Blended Winglets are now available to all Falcon 2000/2000EX operators. Duncan […]
Rib alignment tool debuts
P&D Enterprises has introduced the Rib Alignment Tool (R.A.T. Tool), which has been specifically designed to enable aircraft mechanics to perform fast and accurate repairs to damaged flap, aileron and elevator ribs. “Whether it’s a result of ‘hangar rash’, mishandling or just wear and tear, the majority of all general aviation aircraft have some type […]
Duncan tackles Hawker maxarets
Duncan Aviation’s Accessory Shop in Lincoln, Neb. can now overhaul, repair, and test Hawker maxarets. The shop is one of a small handful of companies worldwide with these Hawker maxaret capabilities, and is one of an even smaller number of shops that comply fully with all test requirements as required by the Component Maintenance Manual […]
US Aviation expands maintenance
US Aviation’s Maintenance and Avionics Division at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas has begun servicing jet aircraft. The facility is capable of handling full Phase 1 through 5 inspections, along with structural inspections on the Hawker and most Cessna Citation models. US Aviation is a factory authorized maintenance facility for Mooney and Diamond Aircraft, as […]