Pro Star Aviation is in the final stages of STC certification with the Kollsman GAViS installation on a Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. GAViS – or General Aviation Vision System – is an alternative for Night Vision Goggle conversions. Final FAA certification is expected soon. Pro Star Aviation has obtained nearly 50 STCs on wide variety of […]
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BahamasAviator.com launches
A new website, BahamasAviator.com, has launched. The website is a video reference portal for new and experienced pilots planning a trip to the Bahamas, according to the website’s developers. The videos offer pilots a research tool, developers note, adding pilots can locate destinations and learn about island life through the site’s videos. “With such a […]
West Star Aviation receives STC for WAAS/LPV installations
West Star Aviation, Inc. was recently awarded two separate STC approvals for WAAS/LPV installations. The two STCs are for the Citation 550 Bravo Series and for the Citation V 560 Series (S/N 0001 thru 0259), and cover the installation of Universal Avionics UNS-1Lw FMS system with an LPV Monitor. For more information: 800-922-2421 or WestStarAviation.com
Century CRM licenses training course
Century CRM has developed a licensing program for its Crew Resource Management (CRM) courses for business aviation. With the licensing agreement, flight departments can have their own instructor trained by Century CRM to provide FAA-approved training to their pilots. Century CRM provides all training materials, as well as on-line record keeping and testing necessary to […]
PPG Aerospace resumes King Air windshield rebuild service
PPG Industries’ aerospace transparencies business has resumed its rebuilding service for Beechcraft King Air windshields. Rebuilt windshields provide operators with the best value, according to Jim Romano, PPG global sales director for commercial aftermarket transparencies. “Windshields are rebuilt to the same quality and performance standards as new parts but are less expensive, and we incorporate […]
beyerdynamic introduces new headset
beyerdynamic will introduce at Sun ‘n Fun its 2009 HS 600 Digital Adaptive Noise Reduction (ANR) headset, available as a standard model and as a Manufaktur model (Build Your Own version). The 2009 model includes improvements in the ANR technology as well as several upgrades, according to Alan Feckanin, business unit manager for beyerdynamic Aviation […]
Stewart Systems goes ‘down under’
The newest distributor for Stewart Systems is Mark Rollinson of Hunter Hills Aviation in New Zealand. Rollinson recently completed training at Stewart Systems’ Cashmere, Wash.-based facility. His territory covers New Zealand and Australia. He currently has a stock of Stewart Systems water-based and waterborne eco-friendly products. For more information: [email protected] or StewartSystems.aero.
MotoArt on CNN.com
MotoArt was recently featured on CNN International. The 3+ minute segment takes a quick look at sawing into the side of a junkyard aircraft through polishing the any and all parts to a high shine. Enjoy. Embedded video from <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://www.cnn.com/video”>CNN Video</a>
Vermont pilot publishes first novel
Vermont pilot Arthur Bernier has drawn on personal experiences to pen his first romantic adventure novel, “Above the Clouds, Beyond the Pain.” Bernier, a marathoner, entrepreneur, US Coast Guard veteran, and father of six, became a pilot after the death of his wife. The novel follows pilots Robert and Jillian, who also escape their pain […]