Coos Aviation, the only full-service FBO at North Bend Municipal Airport (OTH) in Oregon, is undergoing an extensive remodeling. Expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2006, the remodel includes a new pilots’ lounge, rest area, flight planning room, increased maintenance services and additional jet storage. The added features will supplement existing services […]
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Dallas Avionics named International Communications Group distributor
International Communications Group (ICG) has named Dallas Avionics as a new distributor for its Iridium satellite communication products. Established in 1973, Dallas Avionics is an international distributor of avionics products. It supports more than 4,000 customers in 115 different countries, with 42 full-time employees, including 14 full-time sales technicians around the world.
New test prep software features flash cards
Test Prep Guides from Batavia Aviation Products are now available on CD-ROM with an exclusive flash card function. This easy-to-use learning tool allows you to take randomly generated, timed practice tests just like the real exam. You can take an unlimited number of practice tests on your computer and track your scores with detailed reports […]
Signature Plating launches new chrome line
Signature Plating has introduced a new chrome line. The company’s chrome plating line is one of the largest in the industry. It has 10-foot long tanks that can handle a wide variety of shapes and sizes for different parts. Signature Plating not only has the capability to plate hardware in all shapes, sizes and metal […]
New Garmin G1000 course helps pilots become glass proficient before they fly
Pilots can avoid the pitfalls, confusion and expense of learning the Garmin G1000 in the air by getting ahead on the ground with the new “Cleared for Flying the Garmin G1000” interactive CD-ROM course from King Schools. The course covers VFR and IFR operations, navigation, communications, loading and activating instrument approaches, departure and arrival procedures, […]
Raytheon certifies new Beechcraft Premier IA
The new Beechcraft Premier IA has been certified. The plane features a totally redesigned interior, Rockwell Collins ProLine 21 avionics upgrade, as well as several systems improvements as part of the planned evolution of the Beechcraft Premier I.
Mission debriefing software now available
Heim Data Systems, Inc. has teamed with John Douglas Associates (JDA) of Ihlow Riepe, Germany, to market its Common Mission Debrief Program (CMDP) software. CMDP provides a platform to download, review and evaluate mission data recorded using the Heim range of airborne avionics and video data recorders. Recorded mission data is presented on hard disk […]
Weldcraft and Miller Electric team up
Weldcraft and Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. have joined efforts to provide total TIG welding packages to meet the needs of both low and high amperage applications. The companies, both located in Appleton, Wis., and subsidiaries of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), have released three integrated TIG torch/power source packages. The packages feature Weldcraft’s Crafter Series and […]
Electronic Facilities and Airport Directory To Go debuts
Pilots looking to reduce the large number of books required for flying will benefit from a new program called Electronic Facilities and Airport Directory to Go (eFAD2Go). eFAD2Go is an addition to the company’s full-featured eFAD service because it is designed for use on devices that don’t have connectivity or for use when connectivity is […]