The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation has unveiled an updated version of its Seaplane Landing and Seaplane Base Directory. Users of the directory will find information on the 12 designated seaplane bases in the state, as well as the dozens of docks and beaches available for seaplane use. Information available includes: Maps or […]
Albany FBO joins Million Air family
Million Air, the third largest FBO chain in the world, has taken over management of the leading FBO at Albany International Airport in Albany, N.Y. The FBO will operate under the name Million Air Albany. This addition brings the total number of FBO facilities housed under the Million Air chain to 32. In addition to […]
Aircraft Spruce adds Plane-Power alternators
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has signed an exclusive agreement to distribute Plane-Power Lightweight Alternators. The Plane-Power Alternators generate a higher level of power at low engine rpms and develop substantially less heat while producing their rated power. Mounting bracket failures are reduced due to improved balancing and the service life is enhanced due to new […]
Eliminate cockpit clutter
Accessibility and organization of resources in the cockpit are valuable assets to all flight operations. Sporty’s Seat Organizer is designed to aid pilots with both. The organizer straps to the front of an unoccupied seat so that everything a pilot needs during flight is within easy reach. The organizer has pockets specifically designed for pens, […]
Historic manuals online
Researchers and aviation enthusiasts now have access to a large and growing collection of rare and historical pilot manuals, pilot operating handbooks, flight manuals and aircraft manuals online. PilotManuals.com, a division of Rare Aviation, has just released a collection of more than 11,000 printed and downloadable manuals that are available at PilotManuals.com. “As a pilot […]
Tiger taps Windward Aviation for Florida sales
Tiger Aircraft LLC has appointed Windward Aviation as the exclusive Tiger sales and service representative for the state of Florida. Windward Aviation, located at Palm Beach County Park Airport in Lantana, Fla., offers services from routine maintenance and annual inspections to major airframe modifications and refurbishing. For more information: 561-254-1074.
Peterson begins installing high-lift canards on C182s
Peterson’s Performance Plus, Inc. will begin installing its high-lift canard on 1970-1980 Cessna 182s using engines other than the TCM O-470 and IO-470. All aircraft equipped with either stock or modified TCM O-470, IO-520, and IO-550 engines are now eligible. Peterson holds both U.S. and Canadian certification for this conversion. Performance improvements include a reduced […]
IApproach enhances the regulatory research experience
IApproach, a source for ADs, Service Bulletins and other regulatory information for small aircraft, helicopters and corporate aircraft, is now available with updates delivered via the Internet. This new option enables users to run the IApproach software from their hard drives and then receive updates automatically using their high-speed Internet connections. For more information: 800-783-2827.
Tanis unveils new diesel engine preheater
Tanis Aircraft Services has received FAA-PMA approval for a diesel engine preheater, the TAS100-30. It is specifically designed for the SMA SR 305-230 engines that are becoming popular not only in Europe, but also in North America. The first STC was granted for a Cessna 182Q in Canada. It is certified in the U.S. and several […]