American Avionics has appointed Steve Champagne General Manager. Champagne began his career in 1972, when he joined American Avionics as an autopilot and instrument technician. In 2004, he was promoted to manager of the instrument service department. For more information: 206-763-8530 or AmericanAvionics.com.
AeroVee engine kit upgrade available
Sonex Aircraft, LLC has introduced another enhancement to the AeroConversions AeroVee Engine Kit. The Nikasil Cylinder upgrade package, which reduces the engine weight by just over 9 lbs., is offered at $500 for new engines. Existing AeroVee engine customers can purchase the Nikasil Cylinder upgrade for $750. “Nikasil Cylinders are quickly becoming a standard feature […]
Spend a day remembering why you love flying!
Sporty’s annual Open House and Fly-In is slated for Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. There will be commercial exhibitors, free seminars and free hot dogs. Sporty’s Sweepstakes Skyhawk will be awarded to a lucky customer at Noon. For more information: Sportys.com.
Failure to lower landing gear contributes to crash
The pilot’s inadvertent failure to lower the landing gear.
Aircraft Spruce offers tie-down kits
Aircraft Spruce now offers Tie-Down kits suitable for any weather condition. The tie-downs, rated up to 3,000 lbs., are easy to tighten up with one quick pull, company officials said. A sliding cap protects the buckle from freezing during cold weather and keeps grit out during windy field conditions. Each kit includes three 9-foot tie-down […]
Garmin GPSmap 696 manual released
ZD Publishing, Inc. has added a new pilot-friendly manual for the Garmin GPSmap 695/6 to its inventory. The latest from Garmin, the 695/6 covers aviation only. Besides the aviation database, it includes AOPA’s Airport Directory, SafeTaxi, Obstacle and Terrain databases. FliteCharts is available by subscription from Garmin, which must be updated at least every 180 […]
Glass Simulator Center doubles sim training capability
Glass Simulator Center, located at the Chicago-Aurora Municipal Airport, has doubled its general aviation training capability with the addition of three new Frasca Flight Training Devices (FTDs). The new simulators are in addition to school’s Frasca King Air, Frasca TruFlite 142 and Frasca 141 FTDs. The delivery of the new simulators follows on the heels […]
Performance Flight slates open house
Performance Flight at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., will hold an open house Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event at the flight school is open to anyone interested in learning to fly, purchasing an aircraft, or booking charter services. On display will be the newest from Cirrus Aircraft, […]
JAARS installs new president, dedicates new Kodiak
JAARS, Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to speeding Bible translation for all people through the provision of technical support services and resources, recently installed David Reeves as president and officially dedicated the organization’s first Kodiak aircraft. Reeves is a 24-year veteran of the Wycliffe Bible Translation family of organizations. He is just the eighth president […]