MT-Propeller has received an STC for use of its five-blade, composite propeller on Short Brothers SC7 Skyvans. It is the first time that one of MT’s propellers has been certified in Europe for a turboprop aircraft. The propellers, in modern Scimitar design, are 92.5 in. in diameter and “offer, in comparison to standard aluminum propellers, […]
Products
Panther Electronics now shipping 21st century headphone replacement
A new Stereo Aircraft Headset C.A.T. System is now available from Panther Electronics. The molded earpiece system, which weighs just two ounces, replaces conventional headphone systems. Noise reduction beats most, if not all, the ANR (Active Noise Reduction) conventional headsets currently available, company officials claim. The noise reduction rating (NRR) with custom molded ear pieces […]
FlightPrep.com showcases new product features
FlightPrep.com will showcase new product features during Sun ‘n Fun. ChartCase Professional now features Moving Approach Plates. A GPS receiver sends position information to the ChartCase Professional software. Aircraft position is displayed right on top of the approach plate. This is a tremendous improvement for situational awareness, company officials claim. ChartCase Professional also includes Moving […]
Evergreen Aviation Museum now selling Hughes documentary
In December 2003, the Evergreen Aviation Museum premiered its newest documentary endeavor “Dream to Fly: Howard Hughes and the Flying Boat.” The film, which chronicles the history of the famous “Spruce Goose,” is now available for sale. The documentary explores the truths and myths behind one of the world’s most famous airplanes, the “Spruce Goose.” […]
PS Engineering adds Sirius satellite radio to audio system
PS Engineering, Inc. introduces the PMA8000-SR audio selector panel. The PMA8000-SR includes all of the current audio panel functions, plus functions such as split mode, a dedicated cellular telephone interface, a six-place high-fidelity stereo intercom with dual independent music inputs, a marker beacon receiver, and a built-in Sirius satellite receiver. Sirius offers more than 120 […]
Cessna 206 gets upgraded Rolls-Royce powerplant mod from Soloy
What do you get when you hang a shiny new and more powerful Rolls-Royce turbine engine on the nose of one of aviation’s premier workhorse aircraft? “Everything,” says David A. Stauffer, CEO of Olympia-based Soloy, LLC, an aircraft modification company. Soloy, purchased late last year by a team headed by Elling Halvorson, is about to […]
State tax guide for GA available
Conklin & de Decker has released the 2005 State Tax Guide for General Aviation, which covers taxes and fees imposed on GA in all 50 states. The guide shows how sales and use taxes apply to aircraft sales, ownership, leases, parts and labor. Also, common exemptions from sales and use taxes are explored, such as […]
O2 Booster debuts
Hydraulics International Inc. has released its O2 Booster, which ensures full 1800-3450 psi (124-238 Bar) O2 bottle fills even if the oxygen supply drops below 350-psi (24 Bar). The booster, which weighs only 9.5 lbs., is manually operated using its integral hand pump assembly. Price: $1,699. For more information: 888-780-7867.
Yingling offers solutions for emergency AD on Cessna 400 wing spars
In response to the Emergency AD resulting from the discovery of cracks in the wing spars of Cessna 400 Series twin engine aircraft, Yingling Aviation offers full visual and eddy current inspections, as well as modifications designed to correct existing conditions and prevent future propagation. Yingling, located on Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita and the first […]