To provide quicker changeover between tungsten sizes while improving tungsten centering on TIG applications, Weldcraft introduces its new single piece collet/collet body. The single piece collet/collet body fits all standard, existing torch configurations without requiring any special adapters, adjustments or additional care to achieve proper tungsten alignment. “This product combines the functions of the traditional […]
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‘Weaving the Winds’ tells the tale of one of the first female airline pilots
These days it is not uncommon to see a woman at the controls of an airliner, but what many people do not realize is that it took some 59 years for an American woman to become an airline pilot. Leading the way was Emily Howell Warner, who on Feb. 6, 1973, entered the cockpit of […]
Protective sleeving solution introduced
Federal Mogul Systems Protection Group has introduced Roundit 2000NX HT, a new self-wrapping sleeving product. Manufactured from Peek monofilaments and Nomex multifilaments, Roundit 2000NX HT withstands temperatures from -60º to +260ºC. Its flexible and immediate access to wires makes it well suited for the protection of wire harnesses placed near engines, wings, rear stabilizers or […]
A new look at aviation’s first century
“Reconsidering a Century of Flight” is a compilation of a dozen long articles, by an interesting variety of aerospace writers, that takes a new look at aviation’s first century and its effects on society. Drawing on existing scholarship as well as new research, editors Roger B. Launius and Janet Daly Bednarek have divided the essays […]
Icom releases new handheld nav/com transceiver
Lightweight, durable and affordable — these words describe Icom America’s IC-A24 aviation handheld nav/com transceiver and its com-only counterpart, the A6. The units feature a large keypad and LCD display. Both have the Flipflop Plus channel recall function that allows pilots to recall the 10 most recently used channels with the touch of a button. […]
Hartzell debuts new propeller system for Cessna Hawk XP
Hartzell Propeller Inc. introduces a new propeller conversion kit for landplane versions of the Cessna R172K Hawk XP. The 75-inch, three-bladed propeller system replaces the original 76-inch, two-bladed McCauley system. Hartzell’s testing demonstrated improved takeoff acceleration through 55 KIAS, increased maximum rate of climb performance below 10,000 feet, and a 1-3 knot increase in cruise […]
Update JeppView via the Internet
Now you can update your JeppView database while airborne using a wireless Internet connection. Jeppesen President and COO Mark Van Tine proved it could be done while in-flight over the North Atlantic, traveling from Europe to North America. Van Tine performed a complete update to the JeppView application installed on his PC. JeppView delivers high-fidelity […]
Make oil filter changes a snap
Approach Aviation has released its new “Auto Torque” Oil Filter Wrench. This new tool makes oil filter changes a simple process and ensures accuracy when installing a new oil filter. The professional quality, heavy duty box-end wrench has a built-in ratcheting mechanism and a pre-set torque arm. It is sized for all standard general aviation […]
L-3 Avionics releases Landmark TAWS with WAAS-GPS sensor
L-3 Avionics Systems has released its new LandMark TAWS Model 8100 with WAAS-GPS sensor. The LandMark 8100 is the first stand-alone Class B TAWS to offer the accuracy of a WAAS-GPS sensor. Utilizing the highly accurate WAAS-GPS positioning information, the LandMark 8100 eliminates the need for multiple inputs from other aircraft sensors, simplifying the installation […]