Premier/West Star has expanded its Citation Authorized Service Center at its Grand Junction, Colo. (GJT) location to include 650 Series Citations, including the new 680 Sovereign aircraft. The shop now provides service for the 500 series aircraft. For more information: 800-922-2421.
Elite offers add-on to support GPSs and EFBs
Elite Simulation Solutions has released its new Interconnectivity Protocol Module (IPM), which allows Elite software to “talk” with handheld GPS units and EFBs (Electronic Flight Bags). While handheld GPS units and EFBs have become popular, there has not been a good way to practice flying with these devices before climbing in the cockpit. “The IPM […]
ATIS wheel debuts
Pilots can now reduce their workload with the new ATIS Wheel. Developed by Carl Dworman, an ATP and CFII with more than 44 years flying experience, the wheel is designed to help pilots record all ATIS information while presenting the data as a graphic depiction. The ATIS Wheel has seven individual 1.5 inch wheels, along […]
New introductory flights unveiled
Pilot Journey.com has started a new introductory flight program called Discovery Flight. This program, sponsored by Pilot Journey and more than 1,000 flight schools, consists of a real flight lesson, a Discovery Flight online seminar and a Discovery Flight Plan e-book, all delivered instantly via email from PilotJourney.com. Interested future pilots can download the Discovery […]
Landmark Aviation named authorized service center for Learjet and Challenger bizjets
Landmark Aviation’s Los Angeles International Airport facility has been appointed a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility (ASF) to provide maintenance on Bombardier Learjet and Challenger aircraft. The agreement covers Learjet and Challenger 600 Series aircraft in production, under warranty, and the Bombardier SmartParts extended warranty program. Landmark’s Los Angeles operation provides 24-hour aircraft maintenance and FBO […]
Elliott Aviation takes delivery of Socata TBM 850
Elliott Aviation took delivery of its first Socata TBM 850 turboprop this month. Elliott, the newest Socata authorized service center and distributor, is responsible for the states of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska.
Duncan Aviation opens Aspen satellite facility
Duncan Aviation recently opened its newest satellite shop in Aspen, Colo. One of 21 satellite shops for Duncan, it serves the Aspen, Rifle and Eagle airports. Duncan Aviation is now certified as a Shadin Avionics Dealer, authorized at all locations for sales, installation and flight line repair of Shadin systems. For more information: 800-228-4277.
Keep the rain away
The new Rain Away Glass Treatment applies a water-repelling polymer coating on glass and plastic surfaces that greatly improves visibility by making raindrops bead up and blow away while flying. The protective treatment repels not only rain, but bugs, film and frost. Cost: $9.99, plus shipping and handling. For more information: 800-528-0334 or KafkoIntl.com. The […]
Company offers one-of-a-kind emergency survival kits
One-of-a-kind emergency survival kits, packed with hand-picked gear including lighting and strobes, first-aid, and tools, are available now at BeyondBulbs. The emergency kits, housed in waterproof and virtually indestructible Pelican cases, are portable and fully customizable. The company also sells the ASE30 Safe Escape smoke hood, designed to filter out smoke, carbon monoxide, and other […]