Hearing protection company Howard Leight has debuted PerCap, the only folding banded earplugs available in the personal protection equipment market. A semi-aural protector, PerCap’s soft polyurethane ear pods seal the opening of the ear canal and offer lower attenuation. PerCap’s multiple-position band can be worn under the chin, over the head and behind the neck. […]
Cross the Atlantic with Air Journey
For many adventurous pilots, a North Atlantic crossing is a life-time dream. Air Journey brings its experience to help pilots realize this dream. The company is planning a North Atlantic crossing that will take you through six time zones and six different countries. The trip, slated for July 9-25, includes a stop at the Farnborough […]
Flightworks expands at Manassas and Atlanta
FlightWorks, an executive aircraft management and charter company, has opened a new facility at Manassas Regional Airport (KHEF) in Virginia. The new facility includes a 30,000-square-foot hangar and more than 10,000 square feet of office space. It has the capacity to hold more than 15 jets. Flightworks operates seven aircraft out of Manassas, including a […]
Automate your recordkeeping
P2 Aviation Technology has released TimeTrac. The unit consists of an FAA-approved recorder and fully integrated software. The hardware, which resides onboard the aircraft, communicates with an existing GPS or Loran navigation system and automatically records pertinent flight data. At a convenient time, these data are then downloaded to a PC. The powerful TimeTrac software […]
Keep birds away
Bird-Proof bird repellent compound discourages birds from alighting and nesting for a year or more, even under the most extreme weather conditions. The chemical compound has a tacky, uncomfortable feeling that birds avoid, yet it’s harmless, odorless, nonpoisonous and environmentally friendly. Two formulations, gel and liquid, serve all applications and are easy to apply to […]
Cirrus offers air conditioning
Cirrus Design Corp.’s SR22 now offers air conditioning as original equipment. The Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning System from Enviro costs $19,990. The company also is offering a fan-driven ventilation system for all SR series aircraft, which circulates ambient or heated air throughout the cabin. The fan, which may be operated in ground and flight modes, […]
Security awareness training offered
Barker & Associates, a general aviation security, training and consulting firm in Ormond Beach, Fla., is offering TSA compliant Security Awareness Training for flight schools and independent CFIs – along with consulting services on a wide-range of compliance, security and regulatory issues facing the general aviation and flight training industries. “The flight training segment of […]
New ComfortGrip handle unveiled
Bondhus Corp. introduces new ergonomically-designed handles for its ballpoint and star-tipped screwdriver tools. The new handles feature soft rubber coating to ensure maximum comfort and grip.
Sport Pilot presentation free online
A free Sport Pilot/Kite Wing presentation has been added to the Pilot Journey website (PilotJourney.com). The 20 minute presentation starts with a quick review of the categories of aircraft in Sport Pilot, then proceeds to discuss Kite Wing flying. Pilot Journey also has created a Sport Pilot forum section. Future additions include a directory for those […]