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 […]
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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 […]
Sonex offers discount incentives
Sonex Aircraft, LLC now offers a Sub-Kit discount incentive for Sonex or Waiex Tail Kit purchasers. Builders who begin construction with the purchase of a Tail Kit may receive a $2,000 discount by purchasing all remaining Sub-Kits in a single purchase. “Sonex and Waiex Sub-Kits were originally intended for builders who wish to spread their […]
New features added to Sporty’s pilot training courses
Sporty’s DVD courses now offer the endorsement to take the FAA written examination. To be eligible for the written exam endorsement, users must complete the video training material and demonstrate comprehension by completing practice examinations, according to Sporty’s officials. “Working with students to complete the FAA written exam first will allow them to focus on […]
Plastek inks deal with The Pilot Shop
Plastek, LLC has reached a distribution agreement with The Pilot Shop to provide cockpit acrylics repair and restoration products, as well as aircraft navigation system cleaning solutions. “The agreement allows the pilot and aircraft restoration community to visit the store front and obtain our commercial grade products, including display and navigation system cleaning solutions, and […]
2009 Aircraft Cost Evaluator released
Conklin & de Decker’s latest Aircraft Cost Evaluator Volume 1 has been released. The evaluator delivers up-to-date operating cost data to help subscribers stay ahead in these turbulent times, according to company officials. The 2009 Aircraft Cost Evaluator (ACE) release adds more aircraft, including the Honda Jet that is forecasted to be certified in 2010. […]
The Finer Points of Flying
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, […]