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The first controllable powered flight might have occurred at Kitty Hawk, but much of aviation’s progress took place at Wings Field, a small airport near Philadelphia that is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Airport lighting used the world over began in a small shop at Wings. A device that helped Navy pilots avoid accidents […]

With the panel space of today’s GA aircraft at a premium, Mid-Continent Instruments is launching its new Mini Gyro — a 4200 series electric attitude indicator — featuring a 2-inch attitude gyro small enough to be placed just about anywhere in your instrument panel. The 2-inch Mini Gyro is comparable in many ways to the […]

Airframes, Inc., of Big Lake, Alaska, has received FAA-PMA approval on engine baffles for a number of popular aircraft. In production are complete sets for the Cessna models 150, 170, 172, 180, 182, 185 and 206. All parts are available individually, as well as in sets. Baffles are precisely made on state-of-the-art equipment and have […]

QC Avionix has just debuted a 24-volt to 12-volt power converter for aircraft cockpits. The QCAvionix Power Converter converts 22-30 volts D.C. power from an aircraft accessory plug to 13.5 volts D.C. for powering 12-14 volt devices. The electronic switching regulator dissipates minimal power while continuously delivering up to 10 amps at 13.5 volts. The […]

Students and new pilots looking for information beyond what their flight instructors had time to teach them during the hectic flight training period will find it in a new ebook, “What Your Flight Instructor Didn’t Tell You.” Gary Wiblin, a veteran flight instructor and charter pilot, shares the mistakes he has seen student and licensed […]

Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training of Newport Beach is continuing its guarantee of all training courses. Begun about 18 months ago, the guarantee ensures that all clients will be “safe, proficient and confident IFR pilots,” said Tony Montalte, general manager. If a client needs additional training to complete the course, it will be done at […]

Discerning pilots have discovered that “forgettable is good” when it comes to using the Oregon Aero Aviation Headset Upgrade. The upgrade kits are customized for nearly every make and model of headset and are so comfortable that pilots say they forget they are wearing them. With pain problems solved, pilots and passengers are free to […]

To improve navigation and offer customers enhanced product information, Bernard Welding Equipment has redesigned its web site, which is now found at Bernardwelds.com. Among the new highlights are the CustomSelect Ordering System, improved product sections, replacement parts guides and the ability to sign up for MIG Tips, Bernard’s quarterly newsletter. The CustomSelect Ordering System interactively […]

In a move designed to enhance responsiveness, smoothness and safety, Aviat Aircraft has created a new aileron/flap combination on its Husky aircraft. The change is standard for all 2005 production. Ailerons now feature a shorter span and deeper chord, which produces a more rapid roll rate, less adverse yaw and lower stick pressure. With dynamic […]