I’m not certain how it happened, but aviation-wise the first of the year has become a very busy time for us. This year, annuals, medicals and insurance renewals all fall in the first quarter, and this pilot/owner-operator is rather overwhelmed with paperwork, appointments and the need to juggle the household cash flow to meet all […]
Instrument failure contributes to crash that kills two
The failure of flight/navigation instruments while in instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation.
New glareshield adds beauty and improves visibility
Aircraft Door Seals, LLC in Bethany, Okla., has just completed development of a new Glareshield for Piper models PA28, PA32 and PA34. The glareshield is made of FAA-approved temperature stable Lexan covered with sound proofing foam and a new non-glare vinyl that looks like leather. With a 3-inch eyebrow over the instrument panel, it not […]
Heater Control Lock now available
For years Piper PA28 and PA32 owners have been plagued with a heater temperature control that will not stay positioned. With cold weather upon us, this situation can make winter flying very uncomfortable. Aircraft Door Seals, LLC has developed a Heater Temperature Control Lock that can be installed in minutes and provides a positive adjustable […]
Jet Aviation Dallas expands service to 24-7
Jet Aviation Dallas now provides 24-hour maintenance support seven days a week. Three weekday and 10-hour weekend shifts, as well as an on-call operation, enable the Dallas facility team to significantly reduce downtime for scheduled inspections while providing full coverage around-the-clock for unscheduled work. “The new 24/7 maintenance support provides a much needed service and […]
All Weather donates weather station for aerospace learning center
All Weather, Inc., a manufacturer of weather information systems and meteorological sensors, has partnered with the McClellan Aviation Museum Foundation to create a hands-on, real data weather station for the new Aerospace Learning Center at Freedom Park, Calif. Part of a $7 million expansion, the new learning center will house 21 displays to give visitors […]
US Door adds new larger sized relocatable building
The Rite-Away Building System by US Door & Building Components now comes in an expanded selection of sizes. The newest size, 10 foot x 30 foot, joins the original sizes, including 10×10, 8×20, 10×20, and 13×20. The relocatable storage buildings provide additional storage units for new or existing sites requiring additional units, or sites with […]
New cleaning wipes debut
AeroWipease introduces new technology wipes for aviation that make it easy to clean, polish and restore your aircraft. Wipes are available for glass cockpits and avionics, cabin and interior and silver and chrome. All products come in an easy-to-use container that fits in your flight bag. Price: $6.95 For more information: 877-627-1416.
S-TEC-equipped Conquest IIs now cleared for RVSM flight
Conquest II operators can once again fly above 28,000 feet. S-TEC has achieved RVSM approval for Conquest II’s equipped with its MAGIC 2100 Digital Flight Control System. The unit is a full-function autopilot and glass panel that reduces pilot workload and increases situational awareness, while meeting RVSM requirements. For more information: 877-385-1934.