The Parade of Planes–West, a new aircraft sales expo, will be held in California at the Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) hosted by Volo Aviation, Oct. 15-17. Aircraft companies scheduled to exhibit include: Cirrus Aircraft, CubCrafters, Diamond Aircraft, Extra Aircraft, Flight Design, Hawker Beechcraft, Aviat Aircraft, Lancair, Mooney, Piper Aircraft, Remos, and Waco Classic. Also on […]
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WSI Fusion 2.2 launches
WSI Corp. has released WSI Fusion 2.2, an upgrade to its WSI Fusion application, an online service providing information on changing flight, airport and airspace conditions. New feature added includes tracking of global lightning information, tropical pseudo-radar imagery and projected aircraft positioning. The new release helps operators identify areas of convection that may cause en […]
Planning continues for Fly-In Musicfest
The Flying Musicians Association’s first major event, the Fort Worth Spinks Fly-In Musicfest, is slated to take off Nov. 7. Flying musicians from around the country will showcase live music on two stages. National names, as well as local talent (from pros to talented schoolkids), will provide nonstop entertainment, according to association officials. The Fort […]
Asset management programs debut
Royal Palm Aviation, Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida, has introduced new aviation asset management programs to help financial institutions and private aircraft owners address the problem of neglected parked, non-flying aircraft. The management programs include aircraft inspections, acquiring and scheduling crews, negotiating insurance procurements, hangar acquisitions, aircraft detailing, long-term preservation, maintenance and remarketing for aircraft […]
J-3 VG kit improved
Micro Aerodynamics has enlarged its micro vortex generator kit for the J-3, J-4, J-5 and PA-11 to include the horizontal stabilizer. The complete kit with FAA STC approval, which sells for $695 plus shipping and handling, reduces the J-3 stall speed to 23 mph, according to company officials. The addition of the 24 vortex generators […]
Runway safety tool kit released
The Flight Safety Foundation and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released the Runway Excursion Risk Reduction (RERR) tool kit. The tool kit provides an in-depth analysis of runway excursion accident data, a compilation of risk factors, and provides recommendations for operators, pilots, airports, Air Traffic Management, Air Traffic Controllers and regulators to assist […]
Pilot’s caddy debuts
The Senior Pilot’s Caddy from Sporty’s is big enough to hold the flight essentials, yet compact enough to fit in small spaces. Two pockets are sized to hold Jepp binders, FAA approach plate books, A/FDs or checklists. The side pockets hold pens, flashlight, fuel tester, credit cards, ID and more. A hard rubber handle is […]
BoomBeams OK’d for Citations
LoPresti Aviation has received FAA STC approval for its BoomBeam HID lights on the Citation 560. “Every Citation pilot knows that Citation flights are measured in ‘Bulbs per Hour’, with one of six lights burning out with high-cost frequency,” said Curt LoPresti, CEO. “Safety is aviation’s number one agenda. We know that the addition of […]
FAR and AIM flashcards updated
ASA’s flashcard study aids have been given a content and format makeover with the latest regulatory changes and a new size. Flashcards are a great way to keep skills sharp and help pilots prepare for that important test, checkride, or interview, ASA officials note. The Flashcards Study Guides from ASA provide regulatory questions with detailed […]