Aviation Performance Solutions, LLC (APS) announces the release of its Cirrus-specific Upset Recovery Training program for Cirrus SR-20/22 owners. The training course is a program augmentation to APS’s Professional Pilot Upset Recovery Training program. For SR-20/22 owners and operators, APS provides a Cirrus-specific two-hour ground training session on Cirrus wing design, stall characteristics and past […]
Gross weight increases now available for some Cessna 172 owners
Air Plains of Wellington, Kan., announces a gross weight increase of 200 pounds on Cessna 172D through 172I models. Air Plains has added this increase to its GWI STC SA2196CE. The increase is available for owners who have a 180 hp engine on their 1963 through 1968 models. Adding gross weight allows another person or […]
ARINC Direct at Scottsdale now offers factory service for Piaggio Avanti
ARINC Direct SM’s FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Station at Scottsdale, Ariz., has been named a Factory Authorized Service Center for the Piaggio P-180 Avanti and Avanti II. It is only the second Part 145 repair center in the U.S. to earn the Piaggio factory service authorization. The Avanti II is produced by Piaggio Aero […]
Two-man survival kit available from Sporty’s
Sporty’s panel of pilots has reviewed many survival kits over the years, and not one has ever been as complete as the two-man survival kit available now, company officials say, noting the kit was custom designed with the general aviation pilot in mind. The kit, which weighs just 7 pounds, includes everything from first aid […]
New amphibious floats available for the Sportsman 2+2
Montana Float Co. has designed a new set of amphibious floats specifically for the Sportsman 2+2. According to Keith Kinden of Montana Floats, a Sportsman outfitted with his new amphibs provides seaplane performance beyond his expectations, with water runs as low as 10 seconds, depending on elevation, wind and takeoff weight. “With our rugged new […]
New Klein long-reach long-nose pliers provide more access to confined areas
Klein Tools recently introduced three new Long-Reach Long-Nose Pliers, which are available in the following styles: straight nose (Cat. No. D360-11), 45° bent nose (Cat. No. D362-11) and 90° bent nose (Cat. No. D364-11). The pliers’ long handles and nose allow greater access to confined, hard-to-reach areas, while providing greater holding power at the tip […]
Fiberglass – get the complete picture
Although the majority of an RV is metal, there is a surprising amount of fiberglass work to do before you fly. You can improve your fiberglass technique with an intensive, two-day course offered by Synergy Air at the Eugene, Ore., airport Oct. 6-7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The course will cover the basics of fiberglass […]
Elite receives FAA nod for portable training device
Elite receives FAA nod for portable training device ELITE Simulation Solutions has received FAA approval of its Ready To Fly (RTF) portable Aviation Training Device (ATD). The RTF Basic ATD is a self-contained, portable training system based on the popular PI-135 Basic ATD. It includes integrated LCD monitor, avionics panel and flight console as well […]
Avshop dubts lefse.at
Designed by AvShop to meet the needs of pilots everywhere, leftse.at offers members the ability to be “pilot in command” of vital information. Using tools on leftse.at, pilots can plan their flights, see aerial views of any U.S. airport and manage the aviation charts needed for their flights. After landing, pilots can record their information […]