Pilot Journey.com has started a new introductory flight program called Discovery Flight. This program, sponsored by Pilot Journey and more than 1,000 flight schools, consists of a real flight lesson, a Discovery Flight online seminar and a Discovery Flight Plan e-book, all delivered instantly via email from PilotJourney.com. Interested future pilots can download the Discovery […]
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Emergency and aviation lighting available
Specializing in portable airfield ground lighting and marshalling equipment for more than 15 years, Arbarr Inc. features the S.E.A.L. light — a rechargeable, multi-intensity portable ground light. Its patented design, with options including solar charging and remote control, consists of 12 lights supplied in a storm-proof carrying case. For more information: 303-408-5532.
ATIS wheel debuts
Pilots can now reduce their workload with the new ATIS Wheel. Developed by Carl Dworman, an ATP and CFII with more than 44 years flying experience, the wheel is designed to help pilots record all ATIS information while presenting the data as a graphic depiction. The ATIS Wheel has seven individual 1.5 inch wheels, along […]
Superior Air Parts introduces new four-cylinder crankshafts
Superior Air Parts has received FAA approval to begin production of new Electro Slag Remelt (ESR) crankshafts. “Superior is the first company to use the ESR process in the production of general aviation engine parts,” said Keith Blockus, senior director of product development and engineering. “We recently introduced these new crankshafts into our four-cylinder engine […]
Elite offers add-on to support GPSs and EFBs
Elite Simulation Solutions has released its new Interconnectivity Protocol Module (IPM), which allows Elite software to “talk” with handheld GPS units and EFBs (Electronic Flight Bags). While handheld GPS units and EFBs have become popular, there has not been a good way to practice flying with these devices before climbing in the cockpit. “The IPM […]
Bassco opens West Coast office
Bassco Services Co. Inc. is opening a new office in Los Angeles to serve California and the surrounding states. The Dallas-based company specializes in maintenance on aircraft refueling and storage equipment, storage tank cleaning and repair, engineering and construction of new fuel farm facilities. The company also is a distributor for fueling equipment. For more […]
Grand Junction FBO now Citation 650 service center
Premier/West Star has expanded its Citation Authorized Service Center at its Grand Junction, Colo. (GJT) location to include 650 Series Citations, including the new 680 Sovereign aircraft. The shop now provides service for the 500 series aircraft. For more information: 800-922-2421.
Weldcraft offers premium tungsten line for precision TIG welding applications
Weldcraft now offers five types of tungsten: pure, 2% ceriated, 2% thoriated, 1.5% lanthanum and rare earth. Each type of tungsten is available in 7-inch lengths in industry standard diameters of 0.40-, 1/16-, 3/32-, 1/8- and 5/32-inches. For more information: 800-752-7620.
DB Aviation adds to FLL location
DB Aviation has expanded its national charter fleet with the addition of two aircraft in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Joining the fleet is a Beechjet 400 and a Hawker 800, both of which will be available for charter from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). For more information: 847-263-5600.
