Gleim has introduced an interactive online course that details how to operate the Garmin 530 GPS. The streaming audiovisual presentations give examples and instruction from real-world experience on how and when to use the various features of the Garmin 530. Downloadable reference materials are available to study offline. The course qualifies for credit in the […]
Pulsar ExP debuts
AerLEDs has introduced its Pulsar ExP, an all-LED nav/strobe/position light that does not require an external power supply. The light, designed for experimental use, retails for $895.95. For more information: www.aeroLEDs.com.
Go supersonic — at the office
Go supersonic with the Douglas DC-8 Cowling Reception Desk. Sleek and refined, with an upward angle and dynamic style, this piece is a real scene-stealer. Integrating engine inlets from a CFM56 engine, it measures 78 inches outside and 63 inches on the inside. The sleek, interior desk is made from maple-ply and features a black, […]
PS Engineering cuts prices
PS Engineering has reduced its prices for its PMA7000B Audio Control Panel with integrated Marker beacon receiver. List price is now $1,595, a $400 decrease. “PS Engineering wants to help stimulate aircraft owners, and the PMA7000B is a great way to help,” said company founder Mark Scheuer. “The PMA7000B is backward compatible with the old […]
Get found fast
New to the market is the Fast Find Satellite Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). The compact, waterproof and 406 MHz emergency location beacon is manufactured by McMurdo, producers of emergency locator beacons for more than 20 years. Fast Find weighs in at just 5.3 oz and is the size of an average cell phone. It comes […]
Poor approach results in poor landing
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind.
Sky Catcher to fly from Chinese assembly line
ChinaView is reporting that Cessna manufacturing partner, Shenyang Aircraft Industry Company (SAIC), will fly a Chinese-assembly-line-built Cessna 162 Sky Catcher by the end of the year.
GAMA opens European office
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has opened a European branch office in Brussels, Belgium, and hired Brian Davey as director of European affairs. A native of Ireland, Davey will represent the general aviation manufacturing industry before European institutions in Brussels as well as the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Cologne. He also will […]
First flight for Belite
The new Belite aircraft made its first flight on July 4. Officially unveiled June 30, the Belite is a single place airplane that incorporates the use of proprietary, lightweight carbon fiber material in the fabrication of struts, ribs and wing spar. The first flight of the LSA was made by James Wiebe, who modified the […]