One of the questions many wannabe Cub owners ask is “Can I put floats on my Cub?” The answer for most Cubs is yes, including the new Legend Cub made by American Legend Aircraft Co. The Legend Cub is certified in the Light Sport Aircraft category. The FloatCub, the water-going version of the design, sits […]
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Chill out!
Cool your hangar with the CoolSpace CS5-36-VD, which is capable of cooling more than 2,500 square feet up to 26°. The unit is easy and inexpensive to operate, according to company officials. Plug into a standard 115 volt outlet, add water and roll the cooler to where it is needed. Average cost is less than […]
Idaho Exposed
Doing a little flying in Idaho back country is on many pilots’ “to do” lists. If you haven’t quite made it to the mountains yet, take a virtual trip through “Idaho Exposed,” an 89-minute DVD that puts you in the cockpit for a back country journey. Shot from the right seat of a Cessna 185 […]
Mid-Continent Instruments celebrates 100,000th manufactured turn coordinator
March 8, 2006 marked a milestone for Mid-Continent Instruments as its gyro production line, Electric Gyro Corp., celebrated the manufacturing of its 100,000th turn coordinator. These critical flight instruments are used by thousands of pilots daily and are supplied as standard equipment for many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), including Cessna, Raytheon, Piper, Mooney, Maule Air, […]
Interested in a pilot getaway in the Bahamas?
Imagine a beach house in Great Guana Cay, just outside Marsh Harbor in the Bahamas, complete with a 24-foot sailfish boat and a golf cart. Construction on the $700,000 house is expected to begin next month, according to Greg Turton, owner of Arctic Air, who is building the house. He’s looking for eight pilots who […]
AvMap upgrades its portable GPS
The EKP-IV portable GPS moving map system from AvMap/Navigation has been upgraded with new enhancements, including Terrain Awareness, Low Airways (Victor Airways), Private Airports and User Customizable Check Lists. The EKP-IV’s 7-inch diagonal display, lightweight design (only 1.2 lbs.) and flexible kneeboard, yoke, rail, or panel mount options allow the unit to adapt to any […]
S-TEC makes flying easier for King Air E90 pilots
S-TEC has received FAA approval to install its MAGIC electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) and the MAGIC 2100 digital flight control system (DFCS) in the King Air E90. This approval gives operators an opportunity to replace aging flight control systems while upgrading panels to a modern glass cockpit. The EFIS and DFCS provide a digital, […]
Wing Aviation Charter Services earns ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating
Wing Aviation in Houston has received the ARG/US Platinum Rating, the highest level of Aviation Research Group/United States safety ratings. Wing Aviation is one of just three platinum rated companies in Texas, and one of only 49 in the United States. The platinum rating is awarded to operators who already meet the criteria for Silver […]
New book aimed at CFIs
A new book, “The Flight Instructor’s Guide to Endorsements and CFI Record Book,” was written by an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and Master CFI. It contains all endorsements, in order of use, a CFI would have to make. There are also notes and guidance, so nothing is forgotten or overlooked. There is a section to record […]