Aerodynamic testing has shown that nearly half of the drag caused by fixed landing gears, as found on all RVs, originates at the intersection of the gear legs with the fuselage and especially the wheels, according to officials with Sky Design Engineering.
Products
ASA introduces iPad mini kneeboard
Made of eco-friendly microfiber leather, the kneeboard includes a hook-and-loop adjustable strap, according to company officials. A clip on the front will hold a notepad, and there are elastic loops on each side to hold a pencil, pen, or stylus.
Garmin autopilot certified in Navajo Chieftains
The company also reports its Smart Rudder bias is also certified in the PA-31-350s equipped with the autopilot.
Breitling celebrates 70 years of its Co-Pilot watch with new releases
Breitling has introduced three new watches based on the Swiss company’s classic AVI Co-Pilot watch, including a limited re-edition of a popular watch from 1964.
Radiant Technology introduces CO-PRO carbon monoxide detector
Radiant Technology has introduced a new carbon monoxide (CO) detector with graphing capabilities and a G-Meter.
Cockpit carbon monoxide monitor now available from Sporty’s
“This compact CO detector alerts the pilot to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the cabin with a choice of three alarm modes: Flashing lights, vibration, and a 90 dB Piezo horn,” says Sporty’s President John Zimmerman. “Unlike hardware store models, you can be sure you’ll notice if something has gone wrong.”
True Blue Power battery upgrade for Pilatus PC-12 approved
The STC, developed by Finnoff Aviation Products, has modifications for every model of the Pilatus PC-12, according to company officials, including early PC-12s through the current PC-12NGX, with options for both single and dual main battery systems.
Aircraft manufacturer releases two books to get more people interested in flying
ICON Aircraft has released two books — “40 Hours” and “ICONIC Destinations.”
Book captures beauty of World War II flight jacket art
More than 100 flight jackets are featured in a new book, “Bomber Boys — WWII Flight Jacket Art,” by John Slemp, who says the book is “the most comprehensive visual record of A-2 jackets ever produced.”