Now open at Meadows Field Airport (BFL) in Bakersfield, Calif., is Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd’s Aviation. The FBO, formerly called Loyd’s Aviation, is in a new location at the airport, with expanded operations. A remodeled ramp accommodates more and larger aircraft, creating 3.5 acres of parking space. Loyd’s Aviation began the renovation of the […]
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US Aviation to install Pratt & Whitney Turbine Tracker System
Pratt & Whitney Engine Services has issued a dealer and installation agreement to US Aviation allowing it to install P&W’s Turbine Tracker System. The system operates like the black box on an airliner, monitoring all engine activity. It can be expanded to keep track of any airframe setting changes. The hardware and software program provides […]
A new way to buy parts
Sometimes the big ideas in aviation come from the simplest thoughts. For example, Ken Willaford, AI and owner of Aeromech, Inc., a maintenance facility on Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Florida, stocked lots of parts. In an effort to expand his business, he put a truck on the road as a roving parts store. But […]
Aerocet composite floats earn STC
The FAA has issued an STC for PA-18 SuperCubs on Aerocet 2200 straight aircraft floats. “We have had a substantial number of requests for Aerocet to fill this void in our product line,” said Matt Sigfrinius, Aerocet’s general manager. “We have listened to the pilots and have delivered a product that we are confident will […]
Fly Away updates free downloads
Fly Away Simulation, an online source of flight simulator news, downloads and information for the Microsoft Flight Simulator Range, has just updated its download section, featuring many new add-ons for the FS range. Fly Away Simulation have been online for more than eight years providing the add-ons and news for the flight sim industry. It […]
AiRMET Weather website enhanced
Air Routing International (ARI) has developed customer interface enhancements, including updated weather graphics, on the AiRMET Weather website. The AiRMET Weather website is a comprehensive weather resource for subscribers. AiRMET offers users a wide range of worldwide weather charts including looping flight level winds, infrared and visible satellite images, and significant weather charts, which are […]
Tour Air Force One
Air Force One, the Flying White House, is fully described in photos and art in a laminated folder released recently by Scarfo Productions LLC, publishers of earth and space science material. The laminated folder is packed with photos, information, and illustrations on the highly customized Boeing 747-200B, which is used and maintained by the U. […]
Dynon software upgrade now available
Dynon Avionics, Inc. has released software version 5.1 for its EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) and EMS (Engine Monitoring System) products. The software upgrade is available free to all existing EFIS-D10A, EFIS-D100, FlightDEK-D180, EMS-D10, and EMS-D120 customers and will ship with new instruments. Dynon Avionics EFISs are installed in thousands of aircraft and are used […]
New low-cost glass panels from Dynon
Dynon Avionics, Inc. has released two new EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) products. The EFIS-D6 and EFIS-D60 offer modern glass panel avionics at the cost of $1,600 and $1,900. These basic, more affordable versions of Dynon’s best-selling primary flight displays are designed for pilots who want to save panel weight, space, and installation time compared […]