A new passenger briefing system, featuring both audio and video capabilities, has been introduced by Flight Display Systems. Designed as an upgrade to its Moving Map cabin entertainment and information system, the new passenger briefing option includes a Cockpit Controller. The controller allows pilots to initiate the audio and/or video briefings within the aircraft cabin, […]
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Falcon Aviation adds Diamond Twin Stars to its training fleet
Falcon Aviation Services at Peachtree City Airport-Falcon Field (KFFC) in Georgia, has added two Diamond Twin Stars to its fleet. The flight school, which specializes in professional pilot training programs, also has facilities at Peachtree-DeKalb Airport (KPDK) and Ben Epps Field in Athens, Ga. For more information: 770-486-5561
Trucking company delivers safe landings
Partain Transport, Inc., a company dedicated to the door-to-door delivery of aircraft and aircraft kits, is now delivering 450 kits per year. About 18 manufacturers, including Van’s Aircraft, Kitfox, Lancair, Velocity, TeamRocket and Zenith, have selected Partain to deliver their kits. “When I picked up my own RV-7 QuickBuild Kit at Van’s three years ago, […]
Bonanzas get a power boost
A new STC that offers Bonanza pilots more punch for their IO-550 powered aircraft was recently awarded to Western Skyways. The turbonormalizing STC authorizes the facility to upgrade IO-550 powered aircraft to achieve increased performance. The company also can convert the IO-520 to an IO-550. The system optimizes engine performance by compressing and regulating incoming […]
Power Flow tuned exhaust system for Beech 23 series
Power Flow Systems has received another STC for the Tuned Exhaust products it is retrofitting into a growing number of single engine aircraft. The latest approval is for the Beechcraft 23 Series, which includes the 19A, 23, A23-19, B19, B23, C23 and M19A. The installations can be made with the Lycoming 0-320 and 0-360 engines. […]
College introduces integrated “one-stop shop” kiosks
Daniel Webster College recently received the first of what will be 10 MontegoNet Kiosks, creating a system that creates a “one-stop shop” for flight students. “Each kiosk allows students to access all pertinent information in a significantly more streamlined and dramatically more time-efficient manner,” said Rick Bartle, assistant director of flight operations–flight services. The kiosks […]
Sport Aircraft Worksintroduces flight schoolprogram for LSA schools
Sport Aircraft Works, LLC has launched the Sport Aircraft Pilot Center Program for flight schools adding the company’s S-LSA SportCruiser to their training fleets. Participation in the program is free to flight schools that buy SportCruisers. Sport Aircraft Works is the North American importer and distributor for the Czech Aircraft Works line of S-LSA aircraft […]
50,000th Stormscope takes flight
Sales of the L-3 Avionics Systems’ Stormscope weather mapping system have surpassed 50,000 units. The Stormscopes detect all lightning activity, not just cloud to ground strikes like other systems, and provide real-time thunderstorm depiction. Stormscope systems are particularly useful during the cumulus and mature stages of a thunderstorm when windshear, turbulence and lightning are most […]
ACROHELIPRO expands avionics capability
ACROHELIPRO Global Services Inc. has expanded its avionics maintenance and support capabilities at its facility in Andalusia, Alabama. Armed with a team of avionics specialists and 22 STCs, ACROHELIPRO-Andalusia provides a range of services and products, including: new aircraft completions, mission specific STC upgrades, legacy aircraft cockpit upgrades, complete airframe refurbishments, including rewiring, and field […]