Wing Aviation in Houston has received the ARG/US Platinum Rating, the highest level of Aviation Research Group/United States safety ratings. Wing Aviation is one of just three platinum rated companies in Texas, and one of only 49 in the United States. The platinum rating is awarded to operators who already meet the criteria for Silver […]
S-TEC makes flying easier for King Air E90 pilots
S-TEC has received FAA approval to install its MAGIC electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) and the MAGIC 2100 digital flight control system (DFCS) in the King Air E90. This approval gives operators an opportunity to replace aging flight control systems while upgrading panels to a modern glass cockpit. The EFIS and DFCS provide a digital, […]
AvMap upgrades its portable GPS
The EKP-IV portable GPS moving map system from AvMap/Navigation has been upgraded with new enhancements, including Terrain Awareness, Low Airways (Victor Airways), Private Airports and User Customizable Check Lists. The EKP-IV’s 7-inch diagonal display, lightweight design (only 1.2 lbs.) and flexible kneeboard, yoke, rail, or panel mount options allow the unit to adapt to any […]
Mid-Continent Instruments celebrates 100,000th manufactured turn coordinator
March 8, 2006 marked a milestone for Mid-Continent Instruments as its gyro production line, Electric Gyro Corp., celebrated the manufacturing of its 100,000th turn coordinator. These critical flight instruments are used by thousands of pilots daily and are supplied as standard equipment for many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), including Cessna, Raytheon, Piper, Mooney, Maule Air, […]
Chill out!
Cool your hangar with the CoolSpace CS5-36-VD, which is capable of cooling more than 2,500 square feet up to 26°. The unit is easy and inexpensive to operate, according to company officials. Plug into a standard 115 volt outlet, add water and roll the cooler to where it is needed. Average cost is less than […]
Don’t let your Cessna make headlines
Aircraft owners must be certain their planes are locked and secured. A new STC by SiriusWings enables owners of 172 Series, 182 Series, 180s, 185s, 206 and 210 Series Cessnas to add heightened security with a window lock. The lock is flush-mounted and positioned on the left door window. “All Cessna owners realize that the […]
Take note
Starlite Notes has released a premium windshield mounted note and map holder for airplanes. Features of the 3×5 inch note pad include a formed aluminum base, heavy duty clip, pen tray, two optional suction cup mounts, yoke/tube mount, and a 9×6 inch plate accessory.
It’s a flying motorcycle — really
Futurists have been writing about flying cars for at least 70 years. Larry Neal has been working on one for 12 years and his first version – the Super Sky Cycle – went on sale at Sun ‘n Fun in April. It is the first time in history that a truly roadworthy aircraft – one […]
Sensenich adds composites to classic wood propellers
Sensenich Propellers, among the oldest in the aviation business, showed the newest of propeller technology at Sun ‘n Fun this year. Famous for its elegant wooden propellers – things of beauty as well as function – Sensenich featured its new composite props at its fly-in display. The ground-adjustable blades are built of carbon fiber and […]