The 11th Annual Academy of Model Aeronautics 2009 Expo, featuring radio-controlled model airplanes, helicopters, trains, cars, boats and more, is slated for Jan. 9-11 at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California. The three-day expo, open to the public, provides a display of the latest products for the modeling enthusiast and activities, such as flying […]
Products
Engine preheating streamlined
Sporty’s SureStart Electric Pre-Heater weighs just 16 pounds, yet provides 20,000 BTUs of heat, capable of preheating most aircraft engines from 10°F to starting temperature in only 45 minutes, according to Sporty’s officials. The SureStart Electric Pre-Heater plugs into a standard 110v outlet and uses less than 15 amps. Available exclusively from Sporty’s, the SureStart […]
Landmark Aviation completes expansion of White Plains FBO
Landmark Aviation has completed an expansion and renovation project at its FBO at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, N.Y. The $5.4 million project included the addition of 8,110 square foot of space, and a renovation of 15,098 square feet of existing space. Some of the additions include an executive conference room, a private […]
Sport Plane Dynamics named Paradise Aircraft dealer
Sport Plane Dynamics, represented by Ed Ricks and Jay Brentlinger, has been named the Arizona dealer of the Paradise Aircraft line of Light Sport Aircraft. The Paradise Aircraft product line, which includes two models, the Paradise P-1 and the P-1 SP with hand controls for disabled pilots, is manufactured in Brazil and assembled in Sebring, […]
AeroLEDs introduces SUNSpot
AeroLEDS has introduced the SUNSpot Landing/Recognition Light, which was designed as a “drop in” replacement for existing PAR 36 lighting applications. The lighter weight SUNSpot eliminates radiant heat and projects 2800 lumens, equivalent to two 100-watt halogen lights. It also incorporates built-in circuitry to allow recognition “wig/wag” flashing lights that are used to increase aircraft […]
Crownair to unveil ‘Centurion Edition’ at AOPA Expo
Crownair Companies, a San Diego-based aviation maintenance and avionics company, will display its first Crownair “Centurion Edition” T210 at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association show in San Jose, Calif., Nov. 6-8. From spinner to tail cone, the upgraded 1977 planes features all new and state-of-the-art amenities, including a glass cockpit with Electronic Flight Instrument […]
Sandel Avionics and S-TEC Announce Successful Pairing of Flight Displays and Autopilots
Sandel Avionics and S-TEC have announced 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 […]
West Star Aviation expands east with S.C. facility
West Star Aviation will open a new facility near Columbia, S.C. The new facility, which will provide maintenance and refurbishment services for corporate aircraft, will be located at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE) in Lexington County, S.C. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for 10 a.m. Oct. 17, at the intersection of Air Commerce Drive and […]
Build an airplane without losing your family
LoPresti First Saturday on Nov. 1 will host Amy Laboda, presenting “Build an airplane without losing your spouse and family in the process,” a humorous look at the four-year adventure that Amy and her husband undertook to build their RV10. Come hear how many happy families have managed to work an aircraft construction project into […]