Premier Aircraft Sales, Inc., the authorized Diamond Regional Distribution Center for the southeastern United States, has received an STC for installation of a fully integrated vapor cycle air conditioning system for all Lycoming-powered Diamond Aircraft DA40 series aircraft. The 10,000 BTU DA40 Cabin Cool system, capable of cooling cabin air to 55°F, features an engine […]
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Professional throttle quadrants for home flight sims debut
VR Aircraft Inc. (VRAC) has introduced a Boeing replica throttle quadrant to its range of PC-based flight simulator products. The new throttle quadrant includes individual engine throttles, analog elevator trim, thrust reverser actuation with detent lockouts, flap control, speed brake, auto throttle cutout, and engine/fuel switches. Throttle quadrants are available in single or multi-engine piston […]
Hartzell Earns STC for Piper ‘Top Prop’
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 significant weight savings, through a combination of carbon fiber and Kevlar blades and its new lightweight aluminum hub, Hartzell officials said. This combination […]
AeroVee engine kit upgrade available
Sonex Aircraft, LLC has introduced another enhancement to the AeroConversions AeroVee Engine Kit. The Nikasil Cylinder upgrade package, which reduces the engine weight by just over 9 lbs., is offered at $500 for new engines. Existing AeroVee engine customers can purchase the Nikasil Cylinder upgrade for $750. “Nikasil Cylinders are quickly becoming a standard feature […]
Spend a day remembering why you love flying!
Sporty’s annual Open House and Fly-In is slated for Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. There will be commercial exhibitors, free seminars and free hot dogs. Sporty’s Sweepstakes Skyhawk will be awarded to a lucky customer at Noon. For more information: Sportys.com.
Aircraft Spruce offers tie-down kits
Aircraft Spruce now offers Tie-Down kits suitable for any weather condition. The tie-downs, rated up to 3,000 lbs., are easy to tighten up with one quick pull, company officials said. A sliding cap protects the buckle from freezing during cold weather and keeps grit out during windy field conditions. Each kit includes three 9-foot tie-down […]
Garmin GPSmap 696 manual released
ZD Publishing, Inc. has added a new pilot-friendly manual for the Garmin GPSmap 695/6 to its inventory. The latest from Garmin, the 695/6 covers aviation only. Besides the aviation database, it includes AOPA’s Airport Directory, SafeTaxi, Obstacle and Terrain databases. FliteCharts is available by subscription from Garmin, which must be updated at least every 180 […]
Glass Simulator Center doubles sim training capability
Glass Simulator Center, located at the Chicago-Aurora Municipal Airport, has doubled its general aviation training capability with the addition of three new Frasca Flight Training Devices (FTDs). The new simulators are in addition to school’s Frasca King Air, Frasca TruFlite 142 and Frasca 141 FTDs. The delivery of the new simulators follows on the heels […]
LSA mechanic program gets FAA nod
Beginning this summer, Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Va., will offer a program for Light Sport Aircraft Repairman with a Maintenance rating. BRCC’s program, one of only two in the nation that offer this certification, according to college officials, provides students with skills needed to inspect and maintain LSA. “We are excited to […]