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 […]
Let there be light
JKL Components Corp. released the first axial mount LED in its new family of LED assembly lamps. The PL-0603-02 is an assembly of six discreetly mounted LEDs within a traditional glass envelope festoon lamp. It can be used in myriad applications, including aircraft interior illumination. It is available in red, yellow, green, blue and white. […]
Hartzell Scimitar propeller conversion STC’d for Pipers
Professional Pilots Inc. has introduced a new generation propeller option for all PA-32 aircraft. STC approval has been received for the installation of Hartzell’s new Scimitar propeller design on any 300 hp., non-turbocharged, Cherokee Six, Lance, Saratoga or Piper 6X. The new blended airfoil design provides the best performance available in all flight spectrums, according […]