NextAir Avionics has completed a spinner-to-tail upgrade/modernization of a Piper Saratoga. The Saratoga NX will be at AirVenture (exhibit space #354). Of note in the Saratoga NX is Avidyne’s Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck. From the Avidyne press release, the “fly-away pricing” is $400,000 while current owners can “transform” their aircraft to a Saratoga […]
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CAE online maintenance training courses get FAA nod
CAE has received Inspection Authorization (IA) approval from the FAA for six of its e-Learning maintenance training courses. The e-Learning courses, which are offered to maintenance technicians remotely over the web, include advanced digital principles, human factors, maintenance diagnostic systems (MDS) and reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM). For more information: www.cae.com.
Raisbeck grows dealer network
European aviation companies PremiAir, FR Aviation and Beechcraft Berlin are the newest additions to the network of Raisbeck Authorized King Air Dealers. Raisbeck reported that the European market contributed to nearly 60% of first quarter sales, and the recent new dealer appointments were made to strengthen Raisbeck’s European presence, Raisbeck officials said. For more information: […]
ICG extends telephone and WiFi
International Communications Group (ICG) is extending on-board global telephone and Wi-Fi communication capabilities to any size aircraft, including small, owner-flown single engine models, by introducing its single channel ICG NxtLink Series CIS-100 transceiver. The standalone device permits connections of conventional telephone devices or legacy Private Automated Branch Exchange (PABX) systems via standard two-wire “Tip and […]
Top Prop for Piper Matrix, Mirage
The latest addition to Hartzell Propeller’s Top Prop line-up is its second generation, advanced composite propeller now STC’d and available for Piper PA46 Matrix and Mirage piston-engine aircraft. The three-blade propellers offer weight savings, through a combination of carbon fiber and Kevlar blades and its new lightweight aluminum hub. This combination saves nearly 11 pounds […]
LED Maplights at Aircraft Spruce
LED Maplights for experimental and homebuilt aircraft are now available at Aircraft Spruce. The body of the maplight is constructed of aircraft grade 6061 T6 aluminum and black anodize treated for protection from corrosion. The LED bulbs and internal components are engineered to withstand 150% of their rated voltage without damage. The average bulb life […]
Flight instruction on Twitter
The Finer Points of Flying has brought flight instruction to Twitter. Founded to innovate the way practical flight training skills are delivered, The Finer Points of Flying now adds to its suite of online educational media by publishing a microblog through Twitter that covers the finer points of flight training. Hosted by flight instructor and […]
Cockpit lights at Aircraft Spruce
Now at Aircraft Spruce are 754 Series LED Cockpit Lights. The lights can be used to illuminate the instrument panel and then repositioned to illuminate charts as the lights are able to rotate 360°. Prices range from $49.85 to $52.75. For more information: 877-477-7823 or AircraftSpruce.com.
Approach Systems unveils EasyTaxi
Approach Systems Corp., developer of APIC, Approach’s glass cockpit, has introduced Approach EasyTaxi, a free download of geo-synchronized location of aircraft on all NACO Airport Diagrams. Approach EasyTaxi is free and runs on any Windows-based platform. The moving map software also includes airport diagrams for all airports that have a NACO airport diagrams. Approach EasyTaxi […]