Although there are federal regulations for the use of oxygen when flying, many high altitude pilots and physicians recommend the use of oxygen at altitudes even lower than Federal Aviation Regulations require. Some pilots may begin to experience symptoms of hypoxia at altitudes as low as 5,000 feet. One of the biggest problems of detecting […]
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BirdShield repels birds — with no noise, no electricity
BirdShield is a food-grade, biodegradable bird repellent that reduces bird nesting and roosting on structures, roofs, interior or exterior walls — anywhere at the airport. It can even be sprayed directly on nests. Liquid BirdShield dries, leaving a residue with a grape-like odor. This odor irritates birds, yet is environmentally friendly and harmless. Once birds […]
STC issued for Malibu and Mirage wheel well fairings
Enhanced Flight Group (EFG) of Lexington, Kentucky has received an STC to install aerodynamic wheel well fairings to the Piper Malibu and Mirage. Like many other aircraft with retractable gear, the main landing gear and tires on the Malibu are thicker than the wing they retract into, leaving a portion of the tire protruding below […]
The Annual Inspection-Powerplant
Follow A&P instructors Tim Guerrera and Vaughn Dowell through a step-by-step demonstration of a 100-hour inspection of the powerplant section of a Lycoming O-360 powered Piper Arrow. This video explains every segment of the inspection process from an initial AD search to the final log entries. It details each procedure along with the techniques, tool […]
Ice Shield 2 available for older aircraft
B/E Aerospace, Inc. introduces Ice Shield 2, an extension of its existing Ice Shield pneumatic deicer product line for general aviation aircraft. Ice Shield 2 was designed to satisfy the needs of older aircraft, including select Beech Cessna and Piper. For more information: IceShield.com.
The ultimate travel tote for water
Necessity is the mother of invention. A North Carolina airline pilot, bent on staying fit and hydrated especially when working, created Liquid Luggage to keep her water bottle attached securely to her luggage as she maneuvered through airports around the country. Soon the word was out, and flight crew colleagues began requesting Liquid Luggage totes […]
Get your Piper organized
Saircorp offers a line of consoles and accessories designed to add organization, comfort and convenience during flights. Upon many requests, the company now offers a model to fit the Piper PA-32/PA-34 Series. The organizer console will fit Cherokee 6, Lance, Saratoga and Seneca aircraft. The console fits between the passenger seats in either club or […]
LightSpeed debuts ultra-lightweight headset
LightSpeed Aviation, Inc. has entered the ultra-lightweight headset market with its new LightFlight Series headset. The first offering, the L-1, weighs in at only .5 ounces, attenuates 35-45dB of noise and has the same standard features as the company’s premium headsets – cell/satellite phone jack, music input, hi-fi stereo speakers and dual volume controls. In […]
Chelton digital autopilot approved for Cherokee Six and Cessna 210
The FAA has granted Chelton Aviation STC approval for installation of its new digital AP-3C autopilot in Cherokee Six and Cessna 210 aircraft. This follows STCs for the Cessna 172, 182, 177 and 310, Beechcraft’s Baron and Travel Air, and the Piper Cherokee family (Warrior, Archer, Arrow, etc.), along with the Apache and Aztec. STC […]