“To Conquer the Air: The Wright Brothers and The Great Race for Flight” by James Tobin. Tobin, who holds a Ph.D. in history, is a writer whose work has twice been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in journalism. He traces the work of the Wrights and interweaves it with the efforts of others who were […]
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‘My First Log Book’ – a gift for all ages
My First Log Book, with “…and Activity Book” as a too-easily-overlooked subtitle, is one of those great ideas for children who fly, whether via general aviation or the airlines. Not only does it encourage children to write about their travels and the things they observe along the way, but it includes activities such as mazes […]
Pneumatic luggage door approved for Pipers
Knots 2U, Ltd. has a new STC’d product for all Piper PA-28 models. Lift the luggage door a few inches and a strut will automatically open the door the rest of the way. Installation can be accomplished in less than an hour and the kit comes with all of the parts and hardware necessary. Introductory […]
Aircraft Spruce lists new wheel jack
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has added a new wheel jack to its list of items in stock. Designed to be portable and stored in GA aircraft, the jack weighs just 4.5 pounds and makes it easy to raise an aircraft gear for tire replacement. Price: $94.50. For more information: 877-4-SPRUCE or AircraftSpruce.com.
New laser scanner improves portability and accuracy
NVision introduces the ModelMaker Z series laser scanner, which offers better portability and accuracy for inspection and reverse engineering. A new camera provides higher accuracy by resolving details half the size of those that could be captured by the previous model. The scanner can be powered by a battery for up to two hours of […]