W. Brown & Associates Insurance Services now underwrites general aviation insurance on behalf of Catlin US, the U.S. arm of Catlin Group Ltd., an international specialty property/casualty insurer and reinsurer. General aviation coverages to be underwritten by W. Brown & Associates on behalf of Catlin US include hull, liability, aircraft products liability, airport liability, ground-based-liability […]
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API tapped as battery dealer
Aerospace Products International, Inc. (API) has been tapped by Saft as a distributor for its aviation batteries. Saft manufactures nickel-cadmium batteries for all types of aircraft. Saft officials said they selected API based on its internationally growing corporate/business and general aviation markets. For more information: 888-API-24X7 or APIWorldwide.com.
Free website highlights emergency landing sites
Emergency Runways has launched EmergencyRunways.com for private pilots looking for a place to land in the event of an emergency. “The idea for the emergency runway website came to me about a year ago,” said Craig Maiman, an electrical engineer and glider pilot. “I thought why not use the power of the Internet to build […]
No hand drying required
Eagle One has introduced Easi-Dri Wash, which requires no hand drying after you wash your plane. Easi-Dri features a proprietary polymer that sheets the water off the surface of a plane as you rinse, leaving it shiny and spot-free, according to company officials. Price: $5.99 for a 64-oz. bottle. It is available at leading auto […]
Falcon cockpit upgrade OK’d
Elliott Aviation has received FAA certification for an upgraded elite series cockpit installation in a Falcon 10/100 aircraft, which features the latest generation of Universal Avionics’ EFI-890R display suite. Elliott Aviation originally earned STC approval for its elite series cockpit installation in Falcon 10/100 aircraft in 2005. The certification aircraft received triple Universal EFI 890R […]
L.J. Aviation expands
L.J. Aviation recently completed a new state-of-the-art hangar at its headquarters facility at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) in Latrobe, Pa. The $2 million hangar will allow the company to store eight additional aircraft, according to company officials, who note the company is at “maximum capacity” with 31 aircraft its fleet and more than 100 […]
Gulfstream sim with synthetic vision gets FAA nod
FlightSafety International’s first Gulfstream G450/550 interchangeable simulator equipped with Synthetic Vision-Primary Flight Display has been qualified to Level D by the FAA. The simulator is located at FlightSafety’s Learning Center in Savannah, Georgia. It is equipped with the electric motion and control loading technology and new Vital X Visual System. For more information: FlightSafety.com.
DC-3 featured in new book
A new book, “The Golden Years of Flying-As We Remember,” is now available from ASA. Written by Capt. Tex Searle, the book features the experiences of several DC-3 pilots from the old Frontier Airlines days. Price: $19.95. For more information: 800-ASA-2-FLY or ASA2Fly.com.
Emilia Air named Legend Cub dealer
American Legend Aircraft Co. has named Emilia Air, LLC of Muskegon, Michigan, a dealer for the Legend Cub certified Light Sport Aircraft. Emilia Air, based at Muskegon County Airport (MKG), will handle sales and support for the state of Michigan. For more information: 231-343-7010, EmiliaAir.com or Legend.aero.