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New Viasala Ceilometer CL31 for cloud height detection debuts

By General Aviation News Staff · July 8, 2005 ·

The Vaisala Ceilometer CL31 is a compact and lightweight instrument for the measurement of cloud base height and vertical visibility. It is able to detect up to three cloud layers simultaneously. The CL31 employs pulse diode laser (LIDAR) technology. Measurement range is from zero to 25,000 feet. The CL31 uses second-generation enhanced single lens technology, […]

Yingling equipped to provide inspections, solutions for Emergency AD on Cessna 400 Series wing spars

By General Aviation News Staff · July 8, 2005 ·

In response to an Emergency Airworthiness Directive resulting from the discovery of cracks in the wing spars of Cessna 400 Series twin engine aircraft, Yingling Aviation is offering operators of affected aircraft full visual and eddy current inspections, as well as modifications designed to correct existing conditions and prevent future propagation. Yingling, located on Wichita’s […]

Success on the Step chronicles the rise of Kenmore Air

By General Aviation News Staff · June 17, 2005 ·

Daring air rescues, treacherous glacial landings and a colorful cast of characters are the typical stuff of fiction, but readers will find this and more in “Success on the Step: Flying with Kenmore Air” by C. Marin Faure, the recently published true account of Kenmore Air, from its humble beginnings on the shores of Lake […]

Wing Aviation named authorized winglet installation facility

By General Aviation News Staff · June 17, 2005 ·

Houston-based Wing Aviation has recently been named an authorized Hawker 800 and Gulfstream II winglets installation facility by Aviation Partners of Seattle. The FAA-certified Blended Winglet Performance Enhanced Technology for the Hawker 800 series aircraft is designed and manufactured by Aviation Partners as a performance enhancement system. The blended winglets transform the standard 2,510 nm […]

Avionics is simple terms

By General Aviation News Staff · June 17, 2005 ·

As electronics spread through every type of aircraft, there is a  rising need for technicians who understand “systems,” not circuits. Such knowledge is required to  identify faulty units aboard the airplane, often during a quick turn time on the ramp. A new book, “Avionics Training,” explains  systems in simple terms, with more than 400  full-color photos and  drawings. […]

Gill redesigns two popular battery models

By General Aviation News Staff · June 17, 2005 ·

Gill redesigns two popular battery models Gill Batteries recently unveiled redesigned and improved versions of its most popular models, the G-25S and G-35S valve regulated batteries. The improved models, which are designed for many single- and twin-engine airplane and helicopter applications, are more powerful, providing more than 20% increased capacity and up to 20% better […]

Rod Machado Private Pilot handbook now on audio CD

By General Aviation News Staff · June 17, 2005 ·

Do you have a CD player in your car? If so, the next time you are stuck in traffic you can make use of that time to learn or refresh your pilot knowledge with Rod Machado’s Private Pilot Handbook on audio CD. There are 30 CDs in all. Capt. Philip E. Hewitt, Ph.D., CFII and […]

New Piper door seals wins STC approval

By General Aviation News Staff · June 17, 2005 ·

Aero-PMA-Parts has received an STC for door seals for Cherokees through Aztecs. The doors seals are made from a new material that has “micro-memory fibers” that seal out water, cold and noise. After installation, the material will form-fit around the airframe like a latex glove. No two aircraft doors are alike, so this door-seal concept […]

Factory-new oil coolers for TCM engines approved

By General Aviation News Staff · June 17, 2005 ·

Factory-new oil coolers for TCM engines approved AERO-Classics, Inc. has obtained FAA/PMA approval on oil coolers for Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) applications. With these recent approvals, AERO-Classics becomes the only manufacturer to offer factory new FAA-PMA oil coolers for the eligible Continental engine models. AERO-Classics oil cooler P/N 8000307 is FAA-PMA for installation on TCM […]

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