LoggerHead Tools LLC has unveiled the 8-inch Bionic Grip, an open-ended version of the patented Bionic Wrench. This new tool brings together the best features of a pair of pliers and an adjustable wrench, company officials say. The 8-inch Bionic Grip distributes force around a work surface and automatically grips multiple sizes of nuts and […]
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Klein Tools introduces Multi-Pocket Tool Totes
Klein Tools recently expanded its Tool Tote line with two new multi-pocket tote bags – a 17-pocket Tool Tote with a shoulder strap and a seven-pocket Tool Tote. Constructed of rugged, 600 x 300 denier polyester, the new bags are designed to withstand wear and tear. They also are water-resistant to avoid the buildup of […]
Newest addition to AeroShell family makes its debut
Shell Aviation introduces the latest member of the AeroShell family, AeroShell Oil W 80 Plus. Building on the success of AeroShell Oil W 100 Plus, AeroShell W 80 Plus introduces the anti-wear and anticorrosion additives of its “big brother” in a lighter, single grade oil for use in colder climates. The anti-wear additive, equivalent to […]
AirShares Elite New England has launched new training programs for pilots in the AirShares Elite shared ownership program.
AirShares Elite New England has launched new training programs for pilots in the AirShares Elite shared ownership program. Led by Neil Singer, a 5,000-hour Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and Gold Seal and Master Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) with expertise in Technically Advanced Aircraft training, the programs include safety seminars, instructor standardization and expanded ground and […]
Soloy’s Cessna 206 Mark 2 makes first flight
Some 20 years after the introduction of the Soloy Turbine Cessna 206 MK 1, the new MK 2 took to the air last month from Soloy’s facility at Olympia Airport in Washington state. The MK 2 is powered by the Rolls-Royce 250-B17F, a 450-shp-rated turbo-prop and the company’s latest derivative of its powerful, lightweight engine. […]
Keep deer off runways
Airport operators can keep deer off runways with the new Deer Blocker Deer Fence from Nixalite of America Inc. Deer Blocker Deer Fencing is an alternative to metal and plastic deer fencing. Constructed from UV resistant polyethylene, the fence is strong, light weight, easy to install and virtually invisible from normal viewing distances. For more […]
Pilot’s Spotlight now available
Sporty’s Pilot’s Spotlight features an optical lens to produce a more focused beam for precise illumination. The design ensures no fading or dimming. Maximum light output is provided throughout the entire battery life (over 10 hours). With tough, all-aluminum construction and knurled grip, the flashlight has a lifetime warranty. Measuring 5 inches and weighing just […]
First ELITE Baron G58 Advanced ATD certified
ELITE Simulation Solutions has received FAA certification of its Garmin G1000-equipped series Advanced Aviation Training Devices. The first such device to be configured as the new Baron G58 was recently delivered to FAA headquarters in Washington, DC. The iGATE Model G500-G1K series trainers are outfitted with the actual Garmin G1000 hardware utilizing the now familiar […]
TravelScoot: An easier way to get around
Does a walking problem prevent you from flying into places where ground transportation is not available? Until now electric mobility scooters were far too heavy and way too bulky to fit in small airplanes. Hardy Huber, builder of one of the first Wheeler Express composite fourseaters, has changed that. His TravelScoot is the world’s lightest […]