Garmin has unveiled the GAD 43, a new adapter unit that offers enhanced autopilot interface capabilities for the G500 and G600 flight display systems, allowing an attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) to provide attitude information to selected autopilots in place of an attitude direction indicator (ADI) or remote vertical gyro (VG). Providing analog attitude […]
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Video borescope systems debut
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the Seeker 200 Video Borescope Inspection System, which features a 2.4-inch LCD color monitor for real-time viewing, with a 12mm flexible camera probe that retains its configured shape for inspecting hard-to-reach areas. A standard 1-meter probe length is provided with the unit and optional probes up to 10 meters […]
How safely are you flying your next hour?
Whenever a pilot remarks to Dick Collins about his being a high-time pilot, Collins responds, “It’s only the next hour that counts.” That answer was the impetus behind Collins’ latest book, an all-new collection of Collins’ wisdom and personal insights learned from his lifetime of flying general aviation airplanes. “The Next Hour” is written to […]
Selling LSAs at the mall
US Aviation, based at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas will display a Remos GX LSA at the Golden Triangle Mall, Sept. 11-13. The LSA’s pilot, Michael Combs, plans to fly it in all 50 states, starting next April. The journey will cover 18,400 miles. Combs says his aircraft, called Hope One, will be the first […]
2010 FAR/AIM available
ASA’s 2010 FAR/AIM Series is now available. Both the FAR for Flight Crews and FAR for Aviation Maintenance Technicians are available. The FAR/AIM book and Flight Library Pro DVD will be available Sept. 9. ASA consolidates the FAA regulations and procedures into three reference books and one DVD with information pertinent to pilots, flight crew, […]
Flabob prepares for Vets Day celebrations
The Wathen Foundation and Flabob Airport will host a one-day Veteran’s Day celebration Nov. 7. The day’s activities begin at 9 a.m. Included on the schedule are fly-overs and fly-ins by a wide variety of antique, classic, homebuilt and warbird aircraft, in addition to modern general aviation aircraft. There will be static displays on the […]
IMC club opens its membership to all pilots
The IMC Club in Norwood, Mass., is opening its doors to pilots nationwide. The club’s goal is to increase pilot confidence and proficiency in actual IMC conditions. It was established as an additional learning resource for instrument rated pilots and students pursuing their instrument ratings. To accomplish this, bi-weekly meetings are held to help pilots […]
PolyFiber practice kit available
Wicks Aircraft Supply now sells Polyfiber practice and repair kits that introduce builders or restorers to methods for cutting, attaching, and heat shrinking fabric. There’s also a painting manual. The kits consist of a reusable metal frame, a yard of P-103 fabric and enough dope to cover the frame at least two times, as well […]
A total aircraft window cleaning solution
All-Spray Cleaning and Detailing Kits from Aircraft Spruce provides a total aircraft window cleaning solution. All-Spray products are anti-static and ammonia free and are safe to use on plastic and glass surfaces. There are two kits to choose from: The small kit includes one 8-oz. bottle of All-Spray, 10 Microfiber Towels, three All-Spray Detailers, and […]