The FAA recently completed the final flight check for the long-awaited Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Kissimmee Gateway Airport in Florida. Certification of the ILS allows for publication of a Precision Approach procedure on Jan. 18, 2007. For more information:
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New edition of Bahamas pilot guide released
Now available is the 29th edition of the Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide from Pilot Publishing Inc. The guide includes general information about the islands, as well as specific information such as required equipment, survival gear, procedures for entering the Bahamas, forms, Customs & Immigration and more. The guide contains aerial photographs of every airport […]
Hartzell receives STC for new propeller
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has received an STC for a new three-bladed propeller on 1966-1969 model Cessna 210s and 1966-1974 model T210s. The new propeller is an increased diameter version of the Hartzell scimitar propeller that’s been installed on more than 500 Cessna 210s. The new 80-inch diameter propeller comes with a longer 2,400 hour/six year […]
Factory installed oxygen now available on Diamond’s DA42
Diamond Aircraft now offers factory installed oxygen systems on the DA42 from Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems. The 50-cubic-foot composite cylinder will provide up to 10 hours of oxygen for all four occupants at 18,000 feet. The entire system weighs under 20 pounds and costs $17,552 installed. For more information:
Garmin G1000 DVD updated
“Flying the Garmin G1000” has been updated to highlight recent enhancements to Garmin’s popular avionics system, including the optional traffic advisory system (TAS) and Columbia Aircraft’s integration of the Garmin autopilot with the G1000. This DVD shows what it’s like to fly with the Garmin G1000 integrated glass-panel avionics system as you ride along with […]
ICG introduces new telecomunit for business jets
International Communications Group has introduced the AeroCom 1100 cabin telecommunications unit, which provides an integrated package of telephone, fax and data services for small- to medium-sized business jets. For more information:
IS&S granted STC for flat panel display in PC-12
Innovative Solutions & Support Inc. has received an STC for its 10-inch cockpit flat panel display system in the Pilatus PC-12. Installation of the state-of-the-art displays is available through IS&S partners, Western Aircraft and Epps Aviation, who specialize in Pilatus aircraft avionics modifications and maintenance. The system presents situational data such as TCAS, TAWS, and […]
Radial Renegade set to take off
Murphy Aircraft Manufacturing Limited of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, has introduced the latest in its series of radial-powered airplanes, the Radial Renegade. The Renegade is Darryl Murphy’s first design, and continues to be a favorite among kit-builders, with more than 700 examples sold. The new development includes the addition of a 110 hp, seven-cylinder Rotec […]
TMC Pacific Modelworks custom and hand-made models
TMC Pacific Modelworks answers the challenge of gift-giving for the aviator who seems to have everything, offering fine scale model airplanes. More than 1,000 military, commercial and private aircraft models are available. TMC also can make custom models from photographs supplied by aircraft owners. All details, from the obvious to the minute, are recreated on […]
