SunState Aviation Flight School at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) has recently introduced a two-day Aircraft Maintenance Course for aircraft owners and pilots. The course is taught by Jack Mears, a licensed pilot and A&P mechanic who holds an Inspector Authorization (IA). “This course is designed for pilots and aircraft owners wanting to know more […]
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Aeronautical wireless voip handset debuts
Thrane & Thrane recently unveiled its VoIP handset. The flexible, specially adapted handset has been designed to enable users to take advantage of a variety of voice services offered by Thrane & Thrane SwiftBroadband products while in the air. Features include cell phone-like user interface; control and status of terminal hardware; seamless integration of phonebook; […]
AOG Aviation Spares introduces starter generator overhaul services
AOG Aviation Spares reports newly introduced aircraft starter generator overhaul services. AOG now offers a 1,500-hour/12-month warranty on Goodrich aircraft starter generators. For more information: AOGRepairs.com
Welder to go
Hobart Welding Products introduces a Portable CO2 Cylinder Kit compatible with many popular MIG welders. It also comes bundled with Hobart’s Handler 140. The kit’s 20-oz. paintball cylinder takes the place of a traditional 15-lbs., 20-cu. ft. gas cylinder. A full CO2 cylinder will deliver roughly 40 minutes of continuous arc time on mild steel, […]
Sandel Avionics and S-TEC pair flight displays and autopilots
Sandel Avionics and S-TEC recently completed the successful testing of Sandel’s SA4550 Primary Attitude Display with S-TEC’s System 55, 55X, 60-2 and 65 autopilots. S-TEC will list the SA4550 as an approved flight director for use with these autopilots. “This opens the door for numerous aircraft owners, especially in the turboprop market, who would like […]
Flight school cooperation program debuts
Training Crue Graphics Inc. has launched a GA Cooperation Program with various training facilities to produce customized and customer-branded cockpit training posters for pilots in training, as well as large format versions for reference purposes to be used by the training facilities. Customer-specific Computer-Based Training (CBT) applications also will become available once the customization process […]
Jeppesen supports NavData for Aerosonic EFIS
Jeppesen now has NavData services available for Aerosonic (formally OP Technologies) EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument Systems). Aerosonic NavData updates can be obtained online every 28 days using the Jeppesen Services Update Manager. For more information: Jeppesen.com.
Museum launches online store
The San Diego Air & Space Museum has launched its online online store at AirAndSpaceStore.com. The store features historical aviation products, such as books, clothing and memorabilia, and framed photographs. For more information: AirAndSpaceStore.com
Texas Sport delivers first kit to international customer
Texas Sport Aircraft Co. recently completed its first international customer delivery of a Texas Sport aircraft kit. The Texas Sport kit is an amateur-built aircraft based on the widely recognized Cub aircraft. The kit was delivered to Luiz Claudio Gonçalves, general manager of Flyer Indústria Aeronáutica Ltda., an experienced amateur aircraft builder in Sao Paolo, […]