Aviat Aircraft has certified all models of the Husky to fly with an Alaskan Bushwheel tailwheel. The new installation can be retrofitted to all existing Huskys, while it is standard equipment on the Husky A1-B160, A1-B180 and A1-B200. Alaskan Bushwheel was chosen over other tailwheel configurations because it is larger, more robust and rugged than […]
Fabric covering instruction program covers it all
Aircraft restorers and homebuilders now have an opportunity to invest five days learning how to cover an aircraft with Poly-Fiber and then paint it. At the end of the program, they should be able to go home, cover an entire airframe and paint it with professional results. The program, sponsored by Poly-Fiber Enterprises, encourages people to […]
New windshield cleaner introduced
Black Lab Corp. introduces All Kleer, a plastic windshield cleaner and polish. Invented by a pilot more than 20 years ago for cleaning and maintaining plastic aircraft windshields that require absolute clarity, All Kleer is different from most windshield products on the market as it not only cleans dirt, bugs and grease, but leaves a […]
Kent State University’s aviation program accredited
Kent State University’s aviation program has achieved accreditation of all four of its bachelor degree programs in aeronautical studies, aeronautical systems engineering technology, aviation management and flight technology. “It’s a historic accomplishment to become the first and only university aviation program accredited by the Council on Aviation Accreditation in Ohio, the birthplace of aviation,” says […]
Duncan unveils new program aimed at bizjet operators
Duncan Aviation recently launched a new program that offers value-added solutions to the business jet aircraft sales marketplace by packaging the products and services offered by the company. Enhancements by Duncan Aviation bundles the company’s solutions like Glass Box installations, Duncan Design creations and airframe inspections and “brands” those aircraft as Enhanced by Duncan Aviation. […]
Repair station insurance group created
A team led by the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) is forming a company that will offer liability insurance to repair stations. About 20 member companies have committed to be founders of the Aviation Alliance Insurance Risk Retention Group (AAIRRG). The group’s goal is to secure enough commitments to incorporate in the second half of […]
Companies team to retrofit Pilatus avionics
Kansas City Aviation Center (KCAC) and Universal Avionics have teamed up to retrofit triple EFI-890R EFIS displays into the Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turboprop. KCAC, based at Johnson County Airport in Olathe, Kan., will hold the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installations. The EFI-890R displays are 8.9-inch diagonal, high-resolution displays that are fully integrated with […]
LaSill Aviation becomes Air BP dealer
LaSill Aviation at Lawton Regional Airport in Oklahoma provides a variety of services for general aviation, business aviation and military pilots including fuel and line services, maintenance, aircraft rental, flight training, catering, aircraft storage and more. For more information: 580-351-2900.
Free career seminar online
Pilot Journey has released a new version of its Career Pilot Seminar for a price that can’t be beat: It’s free. The 40-minute online presentation shares practical advice about starting a career in aviation, from the many career options to selecting a flight school and how to succeed at training.