The problem with most hard-sided pilot cases is that they were not designed for aviation use, but rather for lawyers and other executives who have to carry voluminous documents, according to the officials at Sporty’s Pilot Shop, who note that pilots require special storage options. That’s why Sporty’s team of pilots and CFIs designed its […]
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New course helps transition to glass
A new course from ASA helps pilots transitioning from conventional “round dials” to the Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) glass cockpit environment. The Complete Avidyne Course is a four-hour, narrated, computer-based tutorial providing an orientation to the TAA glass cockpit environment, specifically the Avidyne-Entegra PFD, MFD, audio panel, GNS430 GPS, autopilot, and transponder. Written by Mike […]
Kings Avionics installs S-TEC autopilots in R/STOL-equipped aircraft
Kings Avionics, a 40-year-old avionics facility based at Salt Lake City International Airport, has developed the procedures and engineering to make it possible to install S-TEC autopilots into an R/STOL-equipped aircraft, now marketed through Sierra Industries Ltd. Previously an S-TEC autopilot installation in an aircraft with an R/STOL or other speed modification would often void […]
Sonex Aircraft offers free shipping
Sonex Aircraft, LLC now offers free shipping on all complete airframe kits purchased before Aug. 21. The special pricing incentive is for Sonex, Waiex or Xenos Complete Airframe Kits. Free shipping is available throughout the continental United States and Canada via Con-Way Freight. For more information: SonexAircraft.com.
Zero-cost maintenance on Premier IA
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. is offering zero-cost maintenance on the Beechcraft Premier IA. From now until Sept. 30, the Premier IA is available for zero-cost maintenance for five years or 1,000 hours, whichever occurs first. In addition, customers can take advantage of bonus depreciation in 2009, which could provide significant tax savings, according to company officials. […]
Aircraft Spruce carries tire pressure monitor systems
A new Wireless Tire Pressure/Temperature LCD Monitor (TPMS) is now available from Aircraft Spruce. With the flip of a switch, this battery-operated, hand-held unit displays the actual tire pressure and tire temperature. Small removable electronic valve sensors transmit pressure/temperature to the LCD monitor within 25-50 feet of the aircraft. The sensors can be easily removed […]
Free Miller TIG Buyer’s Guide released
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has released a free TIG Buyer’s Guide designed to help the reader make sense of the variety of AC and DC TIG options currently available and to find the best welder to fit his or her needs. The guide also includes a section on how AC TIG controls affect aluminum welding, […]
Updated IA test preparation products now available
Inspection Authorization (IA) candidates now have newly updated tools to help them prepare for and pass the FAA IA Knowledge Exam. Available in two formats, the Inspection Authorization Test Prep (book) and Inspection Authorization Prepware (software) provide Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) with all the information needed to pass the FAA’s exam for inspection authorization, and […]
Eagle Creek launches Avidyne retrofits
Eagle Creek Aviation Services, Inc. of Indianapolis has completed and delivered its first customer retrofit of Avidyne’s new Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (IFD) system in a Cirrus SR22 aircraft. “We are really excited to be working with Avidyne on the Entegra Release 9 retrofit program,” said Matt Hagans, Eagle Creek’s CEO. “Release 9 […]