Southwest Med Evac has opened a new air medical services base in Roswell, N.M. The base will provide air medical transport services to patients and the medical communities of Roswell, Carlsbad, Artesia, Portales, Santa Rosa and Ruidoso. Transportation will be provided from a new Eurocopter Super B-3. The aircraft and flight team are based at […]
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Autopilots DVD released
Sporty’s latest video release is “Pilot’s Guide to Modern Autopilots.” Featuring the Garmin GFC-700 in a Cessna 182 and the S-TEC 55X in a Cirrus SR-22, “Pilot’s Guide to Modern Autopilots” demonstrates preflight and set-up procedures a pilot should do on every flight. Scenario-based training in both VFR and IFR conditions will help a pilot […]
Hartzell props available for RVs
Van’s Aircraft now offers Hartzell Propeller’s new ASC-II advanced composite constant speed propellers on its current line. Van’s RV models powered by Lycoming -360 engines will accept the new Hartzell two-blade ASC-II composite props, while the RV-10 (pictured) with Lycoming -540 powerplants can use the new three-blade composite propeller. Builders can order the propellers direct […]
Rotax conversion kit debuts
Bully Hawk Aero Performance Inc. has developed a Turbo Conversion Kit that company officials say turns the 80-hp Rotax 912 series engine into a turbocharged equivalent of the Rotax 914. It is available either as a kit for $8,495 or through Bully Hawk’s conversion centers. For more information: BullyHawk.ca
Yingling offers self-serve refueling
Yingling Aviation at Wichita’s Mid-Continent Airport now offers a self-service refueling station for users of 100LL. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the fuel pump will provide the 100LL for piston-engine aircraft at rates that are lower than full-service charges, according to FBO officials. Operating much the same way an automotive self-service […]
AAE launches new service
American Aerospace Engineering has launched a new service, the AAE Advantage, where clients can bring their work into AAE’s office in White Salmon, Wash., to be evaluated and given any potential solutions that the AAE team may come up with. Clients also can take advantage of this service using a webcam, company officials note. For […]
Flight Design to debut new propulsion system
LSA manufacturer Flight Design plans to unveil one of the first “green” projects for light aircraft powerplants at next month’s Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany. “Rising oil prices and environmental regulations will begin to force airplane manufacturers to rethink propulsion systems. Flight Design is sure that in the long term, research developments for electric or hydrogen […]
Sonex introduces sub-kits
Sonex Aircraft, LLC has introduced sub-kits for Sonex and Waiex airframes. The sub-kits are designed to give builders more flexibility and options, according to company officials, who note that potential builders can get started with a minimal initial investment. Builders can purchase individual sub-kits at their own pace as time and resources allow, a way […]
Get organized with the Pilot’s Pouch
Having all necessary tools at your fingertips is the goal of Sporty’s Pilot’s Pouch. The Pilot’s Pouch features a large chart pocket, a transceiver pocket and several smaller pockets. It holds charts, pens, pencils, flight computers, plotters, logbooks and other important items in one place within easy reach of the pilot. A grommet at the […]