McCauley offers Blackhawk King Air XP operators another option to improve the performance of their aircraft. The FAA recently granted Blackhawk Modifications an STC for installation of a McCauley C762 four-bladed propeller on the Blackhawk King Air XP. Blackhawk King Air XP operators have primarily used the existing three-blade or four-blade factory original propellers. The […]
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Elite offers Garmin GNS 430/530 GPS option on its training devices
ELITE Simulation Solutions now has a Garmin GNS 430/530 option for its line of aviation training devices (ATDs). The new Garmin installations utilize the actual 430/530 hardware devices. Either of these popular GPS units can be added to existing ATDs or ordered as an integrated option for Advanced ATD system purchases. For existing systems where […]
FAA issues STC for Chelton autopilot in Mooney aircraft
Chelton Aviation has received STC approval for installation of its digital AP-3C autopilot in Mooney models M20A-J. Follow-up approval is expected by the end of April for models K and above. The Chelton AP-3C autopilot consists of three components that have been designed to eliminate adjustment and minimize maintenance issues. Since the Chelton autopilot maintains […]
Scare birds away for good
Bird-X’s newest product, BroadBand PRO, targets pest birds with an unrelenting combination of four different sound types: distress cries to indicate danger to pigeons, starlings, gulls and more; predator cries, like falcons and hawks, to add realism; general harassments for an all-bird defense; and ultrasonic waves to guard day and night. Its development is based […]
Make flying safer with Mountain High’s FADOC
Make flying safer and more comfortable with the Mountain High Aviation Oxygen MH EDS O2D2 Pulse Demand FADOC oxygen delivery system. “Our trademarked FADOC is a take off on the FADEC (full authority digital engine control) concept,” explains Robert Jamieson, Mountain High’s marketing director. “Our FADOC is ‘Full Authority Digital Oxygen Control.’” The unit is […]
Air Plains designated a Cessna Service Station
Air Plains has been designated an authorized Cessna Service Center. The Wellington, Kan., company has factory-direct access to Cessna for its full line of single engine aircraft parts, as well as a complete line of aftermarket and remanufactured parts that fit many general aviation aircraft. For more information: 800-752-8481.
‘The Oklahoma Aviation Story’ debuts
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC) has released “The Oklahoma Aviation Story,” a new historical retrospective sponsored by the commission and produced by the Oklahoma Heritage Association. The OAC commissioned the book to celebrate the 100th year of powered flight and to promote awareness of Oklahoma’s rich aviation heritage. Authors include Keith Tolman, Kim Jones, Carl […]
Flight Explorer enhances weather options
Flight Explorer, a provider of Internet-based, real-time global flight tracking information, reporting and display products, has enhanced its weather options. Weather information, which comes from a number of sources, including the National Weather Service, allows users to display and animate the weather to see storm system movement and direction. Flight Explorer Professional makes available more […]
Lancair Certified Aircraft launches new website
Lancair certified aircraft launched its redesigned website, FlyColumbia.com, April 1. The site provides up-to-date content on all aspects of the high performance Columbia 350 and 400 certified aircraft. In addition to expected features, the new site also includes provisions to download images of the aircraft, as well as complete pilot information manuals for each model. […]