Rivulets of sweat. Your shirt stuck to your back. Damp hair. Red face. Not a good combination for a comfortable flight, but it’s what many pilots and passengers face flying in a hot airplane. When you land and the 95° air coming in your side window feels like a cool breeze, you know it’s time […]
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World Directory of Leisure Aviation
The 2009-10 edition of World Directory of Leisure Aviation (WDLA) has been released. The edition is the weightiest in the publication’s 15-year history, according to the publishers, who note the decision was made to give footlaunched aircraft and paraplanes a directory of their own. Called World Directory of Free-Flight (WDFF), it was published in May. […]
VG kits approved for Husky
Micro AeroDynamics’ vortex generator kits have received FAA STC approval for installation on the Aviat Husky models A-1, A-1A, A-1B, as well as the newer A-1C-180 and A-1C-200. The kits, which can be installed in one day, offer reduced stall speed, improved aileron response and a shorter takeoff and landing roll. Each kit consists of […]
Radio Check available
Don’t be distracted by a questionable radio when involved with a landing check list. Radio Check indicates instantly whether your radio, mic and cables are functioning. The monitor uses a 9-volt battery and can be Velcroed to your panel or fit in your pocket. Price: $59.95. For more information: 503-981-3483 or www.indepthenterprizes.com
Aircraft Spruce debuts FlashPass
Aircraft Spruce has introduced FlashPass, a new software program that will make filing your eAPIS manifests for international flights a breeze. FlashPass allows you to streamline and meet eAPIS and Custom and Border Protection requirements in a fast and simple way, according to Aircraft Spruce officials. It will keep a detailed database of your crew, […]
Turn your $100 hamburger flight into a brat flight
Fly-in or drive-in to the Oktoberfest Fly-In Fun at the Kissimmee Air Museum Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Enjoy brats, beer, and airplanes, as well as a special behind-the-scenes tour of World War II Fighter Aircraft Foundations’ Restoration Center German Focke Wulf 190 restoration project “Wiesse Eins.” There will be a […]
New carb heat box for Husky
Aviat Aircraft has redesigned the carburetor heat box for the Husky, attaching a more robust lever arm that hosts a new swivel pivot to which the actuator wire is attached. The dampener is now attached to the new box via bushings that reduce friction and enhance service life. The bottom of the carb heat box […]
Beyerdynamic introduces two helicopter headsets
Beyerdynamic is introducing the HS 600 DANR Rotor with Digital Adaptive Noise Reduction and HS 200 Rotor with passive noise attenuation at this week’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. The HS 600 DANR Rotor provides a coiled cable and a Nexus U-174/U jack plug. The DANR electronics is powered by two batteries. By using an additional cable […]
New flight school opens at ISM
Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Flight Training Center, a sport pilot flight school, recently opened at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida. Roger Frechette, a certified flight and ground instructor, owns and operates the training facility along with three instructors. Frechette and his team have nearly 20 years’ flight instruction experience. The center is associated with […]