VR Aircraft has debuted its VRTR400 ($8,750) console simulator. The VRTR400 was designed to offer realism, flexibility, and mobility, for cost effective flight training. With a 42” x 18” footprint, the VRTR400 Console simulator will fit on a desk or small table. Integrated into the simulator is a three vernier throttle quadrant, gear switch, trim […]
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Latitude taps Dallas Avionics as sole distributor of Satellite Gateway
Latitude Technologies has tapped Dallas Avionics Inc. to be the sole distributor of the new “Satellite Gateway” S200 SG11 hardware for use with the Technisonic TDFM 7000/7300 multiband FM radio series. For more information: DallasAvionics.com or LatitudeTech.com
STC awarded for Eurocopter BO105 night vision lighting
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS), and partner Ahlers Aerospace were awarded an FAA STC for their Night Vision Lighting modifications on the Eurocopter BO105. This is the ninth STC for night vision modifications awarded to URS and Ahlers. They now hold FAA certification on the Bell 206, 407 and 430 models and the Eurocopter AS350B2/B3, BK117, […]
Have a LoPresti Taco
LoPresti SpeedMerchants have cooked up a Taco. However, this one is not for eating. The Taco gust lock locks all flying surfaces to prevent motion.
Wicks offers composites starter kit
For anyone contemplating the construction of a composite aircraft, Wicks Aircraft Supply now offers a sampler for anyone new to the field of foam and fiberglass. The kit, which features an illustrated manual written by the Rutan Aircraft Factory, includes two types of foam, epoxy resin, glass bubbles, flock, fiberglass cloth, brushes, cups and spatulas. […]
URS gets nod to repair MD500 series
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) has been authorized by the FAA to perform maintenance and repair on the MD500 series. The authorization is helpful with certification projects currently in the works for the MD500, such as the SAGEM Integrated Cockpit Display and the Night Vision Lighting Modifications, said officials with the Decatur, Texas-based company. United Rotorcraft […]
Fight ‘pilot warming’
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 […]
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 […]