In anticipation of the first U.S. customer deliveries of the Centurion 1.7 jet fuel/diesel piston engine powered Diamond DA42-TDI Twin Star aircraft, Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH will hold a series of monthly maintenance training seminars. The seminars will be held at Superior Air Parts Engine Build Center in Dallas. The seminar will give Diamond Aircraft […]
PilotJourney.com adds new features
Pilot Journey has published a directory of more than 2,000 flight schools on its website at PilotJourney.com. Also new are forums, which are monitored by pilots and participating flight schools, to answer questions about training from current and prospective pilots. Starting this month, the website will introduce a $99 flight certificate that can be used […]
Sportsplanes.com adds new Florida location
Sportsplanes.com has established a new Sport Aircraft Regional Center (SARC) designed to service central and northern Florida. Darrell Hamilton established his center in Tarpon Springs by purchasing a Breezer aircraft, which will be used for flight training and demo flights. The SARC is expected to establish a number of aircraft sales/maintenance centers and flight training operations […]
New flight timer created by pilots
Leave it to a bunch of pilots to create a pilot-friendly timer for the cockpit. The Flight Timer available from Sporty’s Pilot Shop was created for both VFR and IFR operations. The unit is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, yet is backlit and has large numbers for ease in viewing. […]
Yingling Aviation revives aircraft sales business
Yingling Aviation, a Cessna Customer Care Center that is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, is again selling airplanes after a 15-year hiatus. Jerry Pickett, director of sales and marketing, has revived the sales department, which closed in 1991 during a lean period for the industry when no new single and multi-piston/turbine engine aircraft were […]
Folding motorized bike debuts
The new Windjammer Folding Bicycle is motorized and capable of speeds over 25 mph on flat roads. The bike, which can carry operators weighing up to 300 pounds, folds into a tight package that fits nicely into most aircraft baggage compartments. Without fuel, the bike weighs 44 pounds. The Windjammer’s 33 cc motor gets up […]
New safety glasses feature interchangeable lenses
Wizard Industries has started to ship Versa Specs, which are ANSI compliant safety glasses with five different interchangeable lenses, including lenses with built-in bifocal reading segments. The new glasses are aimed at people who need to wear safety glasses, but also need reading glasses to read manuals or plans or who need tinted lenses for […]
Dallas Avionics named International Communications Group distributor
International Communications Group (ICG) has named Dallas Avionics as a new distributor for its Iridium satellite communication products. Established in 1973, Dallas Avionics is an international distributor of avionics products. It supports more than 4,000 customers in 115 different countries, with 42 full-time employees, including 14 full-time sales technicians around the world.
Coos Aviation gets an upgrade
Coos Aviation, the only full-service FBO at North Bend Municipal Airport (OTH) in Oregon, is undergoing an extensive remodeling. Expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2006, the remodel includes a new pilots’ lounge, rest area, flight planning room, increased maintenance services and additional jet storage. The added features will supplement existing services […]