L-3 Avionics Systems’ SkyWatch 497 Collision Avoidance System now features Verbal Intruder Positioning (VIP). The VIP capability features extended aural alerts of range, bearing and relative altitude when a Traffic Advisory (TA) is issued for a threat aircraft. Users will hear warnings such as, “Traffic, Traffic – 12 O’Clock High – 3 Miles,” in addition […]
AircraftLogs addressesnew tax regulationswith enhancements
AircraftLogs.com has added detailed enhancements that address recent tax changes limiting the deductibility of aircraft for personal use. “Whether owned by a Fortune 500 company or a privately-held business, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and subsequent IRS Notice 2005-45 could have significant implications for aircraft owners,” says Doug Stewart, president. “Compliance requires additional […]
Better weather info from All Weather
All Weather, Inc. has released the Model 8340 Laser Ceilometer, the first ceilometer to use an eye-safe, low power, laser transmitter to measure the height of any cloud type, including cirrus ice clouds, from 0 to 40,000 feet. It also is capable of simultaneously detecting and measuring up to four layers of clouds, providing reliable […]
Sharpen your skillson airspace systemand weather formats
Sporty’s latest DVD, “Airspace and Weather Format Review,” provides an introduction to or refresher of aviation weather and airspace. With 3-D graphics and animation, this program demystifies the complex types of airspace. The DVD explains the various classes of airspace, their operating rules, dimensions and charting symbols. Examples are given for each class of alphabet […]
Million Air addsCessna Citationto its charter fleet
Million Air Salt Lake City has added a Cessna Citation XL to its fleet. The new addition further diversifies Million Air’s current fleet, which includes aircraft from Pilatus, Lear, Raytheon, Cessna and Gulfstream. For more information: 801-359-2085.
Weldcraft offers water-cooled TIG torch options
For higher amperage applications requiring flexibility and reliability, Weldcraft offers its CS410, 410 amp water-cooled TIG torch. The CS410 is part of Weldcraft’s Crafter Series and is an alternative to the lower amperage CS310 (310 amp) torch. Like the CS310, the CS410 increases amperage output without increasing torch size to improve handling and control on […]
Elliott Aviation receives
STC for RVSM in King Airs Elliott Aviation has received FAA STC group approval for its King Air RVSM program. STC approval includes all King Air B200, 300 and B300/350 series aircraft with existing Collins APS-65/H/J, Honeywell/Sperry SPZ-4000 and Bendix/King KFC-400 autopilots. Elliott Aviation selected Revue Thommen’s AD-32 RVSM altimeter for its quality, feature set, […]
Avidyne offers free XM WX satellite weather subscription with purchase of EX500 MFD
Avidyne Corp. is offering a 12-month subscription to XM’s Aviator LT satellite weather service at no additional cost with the purchase of an Avidyne EX500 multi-function display (MFD) through June 30, 2005. XM WX’s Aviator LT service provides pilots with important situational awareness and safety information including NEXRAD, textual and graphical METARS and TFRs throughout […]
Hunters Creek Club offers fly-in hunt
Grab the dog and the shotgun, and fire up the engines! On Sunday, Sept. 24, pilots will have the opportunity to fly into the DuPont-Lapeer (D95) Airport in Michigan for a day of upland bird hunting at Hunters Creek Club. The day begins at the airport, with activities and exhibits from companies including Mooney, Cirrus, […]