Elliott Aviation has added an Astra 1125SP jet aircraft, based at Forest City, Iowa (FXY), to its charter certificate. Elliott Aviation operates a fleet of 15 jet and turboprop aircraft at its four full-service locations, which include its headquarters at Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) in Moline, Ill., Omaha, Neb.’s Epply Airfield (OMA), Des Moines […]
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Latitude partners with navAero
Latitude Technologies has completed testing to prove the interoperability of the text messaging, telephone dialing, and device memory functions of its SkyNode S200 satcom voice and data transceivers with the t·BagC2² Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) from navAero Inc. The Latitude software utility allows navAero EFB users to install software that complements and expands […]
Website for aircraft buyers launches
A new website, PreferNo.com, recently launched, aimed at buyers of unique, hard-to-find airplanes, automobiles, boats and real estate. The website allows buyers to seek specialized, high-value items by posting very specific criteria. “As a collector of vintage cars and other collectibles, I’ve spent hours and hours online looking for very specific items through some traditional […]
Bully Hawk debuts Rotax alternator
Bully Hawk has released its 40-amp external alternator for all models of the Rotax 912 and 914 series. Designed for those who need additional power to run avionics and radios, the alternator’s built-in rectifier/regulator puts no additional strain on the existing battery or electrical system, company officials said, noting its extra output allows more flexibility […]
Ram Air Recovery System approved
The FAA has approved the installation of the new Ram Air Recovery system from American Aviation on a stand-alone basis. Before, the system also required installation of the company’s Pitot Cowling System, which required additional installation time and painting. The new system offers an additional 50 to 75 foot-pounds of torque depending on the aircraft […]
‘The Alaska Bush Pilot Chronicles’
Mort Mason recently released his second book, “The Alaska Bush Pilot Chronicles,” which includes stories from his more than 30 years of flying hunters, fishermen and sightseers to remote locations around his state in his Piper Super Cub and a Cessna Turbocharged 206 Amphibian. Mason also includes tales of legendary pilots who’ve flown before him […]
ViaSat and Satcom Direct ink deal
ViaSat Inc. has appointed Satcom Direct as a value-added reseller and customer support liaison for its new Yonder Mobile Broadband Service, offering data and voice communication services for corporate, business, and military aircraft. The Yonder Mobile Broadband Service uses patented ViaSat ArcLight mobile satellite technology, which enables use of a 12-inch, lightweight antenna, offering aircraft […]
Smart Recovery System debuts
Aviation Safety Resources has filed a patent for a sensor-based Smart Recovery System. Applying sensor systems currently available in commercial and military aircraft to general aviation aircraft, the Smart Recovery System evaluates an emergency situation, identifies the devices and systems available on the aircraft, and then automatically deploys the appropriate device and/or system in the […]
Easier starting for the 912S
Bully Hawk has released a “Soft Start” option for 912S operators that reduces the common kickback at starting from this high-compression engine, reducing wear and tear on the engine, gearbox, and airframe. Soft Start works by retarding the ignition timing at startup only and does not affect the operation of the engine at any other […]