The Finer Points of Flying has reached the 1 millionth download of its online series of flight training videos and podcasts. The Finer Points of Flying is comprised of more than 200 episodes of aviation podcasts, videos, and interviews with industry professionals. All are available at TheFinerPoints.net. Hosted by flight instructor and musician Jason Miller, […]
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FAA approves new tailwheel for Husky
Alaska Bushwheel has just completed the FAA’s approval process for utilizing a new tailwheel assembly on Aviat Aircraft’s Husky A-1C. The new tailwheel features a three leaf steel tail spring that weighs 2.5 pounds less than the old five leaf model and is approved for the Husky’s 2,200 pound gross weight. The new Alaska Bushwheel […]
Cessna gets FAA nod for G1000 SVT
Cessna Aircraft Co. has received FAA certification for Garmin’s Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) for all G1000-equipped 172 Skyhawks, 182 Skylanes, 206 Stationairs and the Caravan product line. The Garmin G1000 SVT gives the pilot a 3D graphical representation of the surrounding terrain and displays the aircraft’s position in an enhanced topographical database, according to company […]
Financing available for seat upgrades, complete interiors from Oregon Aero
Until May 31, production aircraft owners and pilots can get $250 off any single Oregon Aero VK SmartCushion Seat Cushion Upgrade and $500 off two single Seat Cushion Upgrades. The company also is working with Aircraft Banking Centers, Inc. of Locust Grove, Ga., to provide financing and refinancing for VK SmartCushion Upgrade customers or for […]
STC for Soloy’s C-206 Observer Seat
Soloy Aviation Solutions has received FAA approval of its Cessna 206 Observer Seat Kit. Designed for installation in the Cessna 206H and T206H models, the swiveling seat installation is used with the Soloy Observer Window for law enforcement surveillance operations. The seat utilizes the existing Cessna center row seat and features a shoulder harness adaptation […]
SimCom launches cost saving Citation course
SimCom Training Centers now offers customers a cost-saving option for the Citation Single Pilot Training course. The program is FAA Part 142 and insurance industry approved and eliminates the requirements to take a check ride in the aircraft. Training is conducted at SimCom’s training center in Orlando, Fla. “All training, including the initial check ride, […]
Banyan tapped for engine-upgrade program
Ft. Lauderdale’s Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) has been named a StandardAero-approved installation facility for the Cessna Caravan 208-series aircraft engine-upgrade program. This engine-upgrade program replaces the PT6A-114 (600 shp)/114A (675 shp) powerplants with the PT6A-135A (750 shp) powerplant. Providing an alternative to traditional overhaul, the new engine provides an increase […]
Mid-Continent Instruments unveils lighter option for power management
Mid-Continent Instruments has added the MD50 Static Inverter to its list of lighter, more reliable aircraft instruments. Weighing just 3.1 lbs, the MD50 is smaller than traditional inverters, but with the same connector and footprint of legacy designs, according to company officials. The MD50 supplies power for various cabin accessories such as laptops, cell phones, […]
Avidyne, Jeppesen partner on CMax
Avidyne Corp. and Jeppesen have teamed to make Avidyne’s CMax Electronic Approach Chart software, including Jeppesen’s worldwide coverage of airport diagrams, standard on all new EX500 and EX5000 Multi-Function Displays (MFDs). Avidyne also will enable current EX500 and EX5000 (pictured) MFD customers to upgrade for a fraction of the previous cost for the CMax option, […]