Sport Aircraft Works, LLC has launched the Sport Aircraft Pilot Center Program for flight schools adding the company’s S-LSA SportCruiser to their training fleets. Participation in the program is free to flight schools that buy SportCruisers. Sport Aircraft Works is the North American importer and distributor for the Czech Aircraft Works line of S-LSA aircraft […]
AirGator debuts EFBs
AirGator, Inc., a provider of electronic flight bags (EFBs), has introduced three new devices: the NAVPad2 SS, which has an 8.4-inch daylight readable touch screen, a high performance, low power consumption processor, and is available in 8Gb or 16Gb configurations; the NAVPadQ SST, which sports a 7-inch touch screen, a 1GHz processor and 32Gb of […]
Get the ultimate shine
A new, one-step Tire Detailer from Eagle One makes tire detailing faster and easier, while providing the ultimate shine, say Eagle One officials. Tire Detailer, featuring a gel formula, achieves a high-gloss, long-lasting shine that lasts up to twice as long as trigger sprays and only takes minutes to apply. One bottle will dress up […]
Houston’s Wing Aviation expands
Wing Aviation recently expanded, adding two new business divisions, Wing Ground Transportation and Clean Craft. Wing Ground Transportation offers a fleet of luxury vehicles and a trained chauffeur staff. Clean Craft is a full-service aircraft cleaning company. Services include interior detail, exterior detail, basic trip clean, carpet extraction, carpet spot clean, boots, wax, and complete […]
Race City Heliport opens
North Carolina Rotor and Wing and Race City Helicopters have teamed to create and operate Race City Heliport in Landis, North Carolina, located about 25 miles northeast of Charlotte-Douglass International Airport just outside Kannapolis. Todd Henrikson, president of North Carolina Rotor and Wing, will offer flight training using Robinson R-22 and R-44 helicopters. He also […]
Duncan Aviation now factory authorized Artex service center
Duncan Aviation has been selected as a full-service, factory-authorized, category 1 service center for the ARTEX 406 Series Emergency Locator Transmitter. Customers can send units to Duncan Aviation for maintenance and programming needs. Duncan Aviation has six factory-trained technicians who are ARTEX-certified. With advanced scheduling, these units can be turned in one day. For more […]
Raisbeck’s ZR LITE in certification tests
Another project in the FAA certification phase is Raisbeck Engineering’s ZR LITE Performance System for the Learjet 31. The ZR LITE Performance System for the Learjet family is known in the industry for providing Learjet owners with fuel savings of 10% or more, extended range, higher cruising speeds and altitudes, and other significant performance improvements […]
Clifford Development launches program to re-engine Citation IIs
Clifford Development has launched an STC development program to re-engine Cessna Citation II (CE-550) aircraft with 3,000-lb. thrust Williams International FJ44-3 engines, including integration of the FADEC system. Certification is expected within 12 months. Clifford expects the re-engined CE-550 will have significant performance improvements, including a 21% long range cruise speed increase, a 29% range […]
Airborne Data Acquisition and Recording System unveiled
Heim Data Systems introduces the D7000, designed for a wide range of operational and flight test applications. Featuring adaptable signal interfacing and interchangeable media cartridges, the D7000 provides a flexible avionics data acquisition and recording platform in a compact package. With a rugged mechanical design for harsh environments, the compact external dimensions and configurable connector interfaces […]