General Aviation News

Alpha Aviation Inc. of Burnsville, Minn., has received FAA approval for the installation of its TSO-C114 seat belt/shoulder harness kits in Piper PA-23 series aircraft. The approval covers all PA-23 150/160/235/250 Apache and Aztec aircraft, not factory equipped with shoulder restraints. With the addition of the Piper PA-23 approval, Alpha Aviation’s seat belt/shoulder restraint offerings […]

Carmanah has released Model A704-5, the next generation in solar-powered LED airfield lighting for permanent, temporary and emergency applications. As the latest generation in Carmanah’s line of aviation lighting fixtures, the A704-5 offers a range of new features and capabilities, including: Significant improvement in performance, functionality and application for permanent, portable and emergency airfield lighting […]

Aerosim Technologies has released its interactive, scenario-based training software package for Cirrus SR20/22 aircraft. The software features a series of guided lessons integrated with simulation to create a fully interactive training environment. The lessons, developed by Cirrus instructors, cover cockpit overview, single pilot resource management, systems training (PFD, MFD, GPS, autopilot, transponder, audio), and malfunctions training.  […]

Salina Airport’s newest customer service facility has formally opened with a ribbon cutting at Flower Aviation’s new executive FBO terminal. The new $850,000 FBO terminal is a state-of-the-art aircraft service building with many amenities, including a lounge with fireplace, conference room, wireless or Ethernet high-speed Internet access, flight planning center, WSI weather computer, in-house catering […]

ELITE Simulation Solutions has delivered its RC-1 Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) to Augusta Aviation, Inc. in Augusta, Ga. The ELITE RC-1 is a full-featured Advanced Aviation Training Device with life-size, high-resolution instruments, cockpit enclosure, and external visual system with a large-screen display as standard equipment. The RC-1 includes simple, complex, and twin-engine aircraft modules […]

Yingling Aviation has completed its first RVSM-compliant modification of a Cessna turboprop on a 1979 Conquest II, equipped with the Sperry 1000 Integrated Flight Control System owned by Lyddon Aero of Liberal, Kansas. The equipment installation will allow the airplane, which has a service ceiling of 35,000 feet, to operate in Revised Vertical Separation Minimums […]

The FAA has awarded additional models to Pentastar Aviation’s STC that allows yoke mounted installation of previously awarded Falcon models, along with the CMC Electronics CMA-1100 Electronic Flight Bags in the Gulfstream’s 1125 Westwind Astra, Astra SPX, G100, and G150 aircraft. For the past 40 years, Pentastar Aviation has specialized in aircraft management services, as […]

AirShares Elite New England has launched new training programs for pilots in the AirShares Elite shared ownership program. Led by Neil Singer, a 5,000-hour Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and Gold Seal and Master Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) with expertise in Technically Advanced Aircraft training, the programs include safety seminars, instructor standardization and expanded ground and […]

Klein Tools recently expanded its Tool Tote line with two new multi-pocket tote bags – a 17-pocket Tool Tote with a shoulder strap and a seven-pocket Tool Tote. Constructed of rugged, 600 x 300 denier polyester, the new bags are designed to withstand wear and tear. They also are water-resistant to avoid the buildup of […]