Smartsoft has released two new versions of its weight and balance software for mobile phones: Flight WTK 2.0 and Flight WTK Lite version. Flight WTK enables pilots to perform weight and balance on their cell phone in as little as 40 seconds. Flight WTK uses a mobile phone as a computing device and runs like […]
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New book added to line-up
DARcorporation’s newest book addition is “Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures,” by E.F. Bruhn. This 1973 edition presents two major changes from the 1965 edition: Chapter A23 has been revised and expanded by Dr. Joseph A. Wolf, with the cooperation of Dr. A.F. Schmitt, the original author of Chapter A23, 1965 edition; Chapter C13 […]
Safe Flight introduces landing light status annuciator
Safe Flight Instrument Corp. has introduced a landing light status annunciator. Designed for the Bell 206 series of Jet Rangers, the annunciator can be installed in most helicopters. “Typically, pilots have no indication if their landing light is working during daytime operations” said Safe Flight’s Tom Grunbeck. “Our Landing Light Status Annunciator informs pilots of […]
Micro Aerodynamics receives FAA approval for vortex generators for Stinson 108
The FAA has issued an STC to Micro AeroDynamics to produce Micro Vortex Generator kits for the Stinson 108 through 108-5 models. The jet-age technology provides the venerable classic with an 8% reduction in stall speed, improved aileron response and a reduced takeoff and landing roll, say Micro Aerodynamics officials. The company now holds VG […]
Valley Commercial Capital “Preferred Provider” for Piper, Cessna groups
Valley Commercial Capital, the general aviation finance subsidiary of Valley National Bank in Wayne, N.J., has been granted Preferred Provider status by both the Piper Flyer Association and Cessna Flyer Association. The bank is a well-known lender to individual and corporate owners of general aviation aircraft. “We are constantly looking for new benefits for our […]
New door seals for Cessnas approved
Aircraft Door Seals, LLC, has received FAA-PMA approval for the installation of a new door seal on all Cessna single engine aircraft, including models 336 and 337. The new seal was developed from a special rubber compound that meets military specifications as well as FAA requirements for a door seal. The rubber compound was used […]
AirCell offers global flight tracking capability
AirCell has added automated flight tracking capability to its suite of airborne telecommunication systems. With equipment installed in the aircraft, users on the ground can utilize Flight Explorer software to track the position of their aircraft in real time and tap a wealth of additional tracking features and functionality. The system uses any one of […]
Super Cub replacement exhaust system boosts power and performance
Results of extensive dynomometer testing of the certified replacement exhaust system for the Super Cub from Leading Edge Exhaust Systems, LLC (LEES) show increased power and performance. Introduced two years ago, the LEES Super Cub exhaust system replaces the original Cub exhaust plagued by an AD, which requires inspections of the muffler every 100 hours […]
Companies create FBO customer service program
Multi Service Corp., a general aviation transaction processing service, has formed a strategic partnership with PerfectStop, a new Internet-based platform that links aircraft operators and FBOs. The patent-pending system is produced by Houston-based PerfectStop Partners, L.P. PerfectStop offers customers a single program for online reservations, flight tracking, real-time service confirmations, detailed trip reporting, reconciliation and […]