As a part of its planned expansion in aircraft construction materials, Wicks Aircraft Supply has increased its offerings in metal products, including 4130 steel round and square tubing, strut tubing, steel sheet, and aluminum tubes and sheet. “Aluminum and steel are basic ingredients in many homebuilt projects,” said Scott Wick, president. “We have seen an […]
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Pilot speech recognition system certified
VoiceFlight Systems of Troy N.Y., has received FAA certification for its VFS101 pilot speech recognition system. The VFS101, the first speech recognition product to be awarded a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the FAA, uses patented technology to provide accurate speech recognition and nearly instantaneous response. Voice entry of complex flight plans is accomplished 10 […]
Organize your right seat
When you fly alone, you need to organize your cockpit so that you’re not searching for a pen, balancing a drink or reaching too far for charts and papers. That’s where Sporty’s Co-pilot Organizer comes in. You can place the cockpit organizer on an open seat and secure it to the seatback with the included […]
‘Women Fly Weekend’ at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Rhinebeck, N.Y., will feature “Women Fly Weekend” Aug. 22 and 23 to help expand awareness among girls and young women about the fun of flying and potential for careers in aviation. There will be a post-show reception at 4 p.m. both days “to facilitate discussion of opportunities with women pilots and […]
Insurance company gives pilots break on damage created by deploying parachute
The Light Aviation Division (LAD) of insurance company Chartis will now waive the applicable in-motion deductible (up to a maximum of $1,000) on insurance policies for damage to aircraft resulting from an emergency in-flight deployment of a recovery parachute. “In the interest of aviation safety, we want to eliminate any chance that a pilot might […]
ATP expands offerings
Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) recently introduced a new website that presents its expanded service offerings, including compliance and safety solutions and services for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). ATP also offers more than 700 maintenance libraries from more than 50 aviation manufacturers that are accessed with the NavigatorV software platform. For more inofrmation: ATP.com
‘The Last Big Splash’
Seaplanes and extreme skydiving will come together next month in “The Last Big Splash” at Fantasy of Flight. “The Last Big Splash” is the last seaplane fly-in and competition to be held this year at Fantasy of Flight and the only place in Central Florida where spectators can witness the newest form of skydiving sweeping […]
Newest iPhone app: Aircraft Registry
AlpSoft Sàrl recently launched its iPhone platform for the recognition and identification of aircraft call signs. Aircraft Registry gives plane spotters, aviation maintenance professionals or aviation enthusiasts access official detailed information of planes registered in Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. Further countries will be added in the future, said company officials. […]
‘Max Trescott GPS Guides’ for iPhone
Half of GPS users surveyed said they have difficulty getting a GPS to do what they want. Using flight plans and finding infrequently used pages were the most common issues. Author Max Trescott has launched “Max Trescott GPS Guides” for the iPhone. In partnership with Hilton Software, the initial release includes applications for the Garmin […]