Smithsonian Networks takes flight with an intriguing look inside “America’s Hangar” soaring onto DVD March 17 from Infinity Entertainment Group. The Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum (established in 1946), also known as “America’s Hangar,” houses more than 300,000-square-feet of aircraft. The world’s most-visited museum, it has preserved and displays many of the world’s […]
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Aviat Aircraft upgrades Husky A-1C
Aviat Aircraft has introduced several new upgrades for the Husky A-1C, including the Garmin G-600 IFR panel. Aviat is the first OEM to offer the G-600. Another option is an Electronic Instruments MVP50 color engine instrument monitor. New Huskys are being fitted with vernier throttle and mixture controls, which permit fine tuning for cruise settings […]
QuickBuild an RV
Synergy Air‘s newest workshop, QuickBuild Strategies, is designed to educate those wanting to build a Van’s RV before they begin their projects. Scheduled for March 2-6 in Sunriver, Oregon, the workshop is based around the Van’s QuickBuild kit. However, everything it contains is equally applicable to Van’s standard kits, as well, company officials said. Three-time […]
LSA data updated
Downing Aviation Associates has expanded its compilations of manufacturers’ data of Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) from 57 to 60 aircraft. In addition, DAA has reviewed and updated each aircraft’s pricing based on manufacturers’ provided data. “It is important that interested OEMs, individuals, training schools, and other businesses have the most current unbiased comparative LSA information […]
Mesa Citation Service Center opens
Cessna Aircraft Co. recently marked the grand opening of its Mesa Citation Service Center adjacent to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Ariz. The company built a new 101,000-square-foot facility that includes 62,400 square feet of hangar space along with office and backshop areas. Cessna has developed 12 acres of its tract flanking three 10,000-foot […]
Catlin, W. Brown team on insurance
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 […]
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 […]