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.
The Rifle Jet Center acquires two FBOs
The Rifle Jet Center recently acquired two existing FBOs, Corporate Aircraft Services and The Rifle Jet Center at the Garfield County Airport in Rifle, Colo. (KRIL). These acquisitions give The Rifle Jet Center more than 80,000 square feet of heated hangar space. The FBO can easily accommodate several large aircraft at a time, including a […]
Oregon Aero High-G safety seat certified for Columbia production aircraft
An FAA Supplemental Type Certificate has been awarded to Oregon Aero for installation of its High-G Safety Seat onboard Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Co.’s Columbia 400 and Columbia 350. The FAA also granted Parts Manufacturer Approval to produce the High-G Safety Seat for Columbia aircraft. Certified to the latest FAA requirements for general dynamic tests and […]
Miller Electric 2006 catalog now available
Miller Electric Manufacturing Co.’s new 2006 catalog is now available. The 84-page catalog provides technical specifications, features, benefits and selection tips for Miller’s complete line of welding and plasma cutting products and accessories. The catalog is free. For more information: 800-4-A-MILLER (800-426-4553).
Vets get break on flight training at Pan Am Academy
Pan Am International Flight Academy’s (PAIFA) Career Pilot Development (CPD) division has restructured its training program to minimize out-of-pocket expenses for military veterans. Active duty military personnel and veterans may be reimbursed for most of their flight training expenses through the Montgomery GI Bill. A new law gives reservists who were activated after Sept. 11, […]
Garmin G1000 and GPSmap 396 manuals released
ZD Publishing, Inc. has introduced its two latest pilot-friendly manuals titled “GPS Operations on the Garmin G1000” and “The Garmin GPSmap 396.” The G1000 manual covers all navigation options, such as Flight Plans, DME Arcs, Procedure Turns, Holding, OBS Mode, RAIM Prediction, Measuring Distances, Vertical Navigation, User Waypoints and GPS, VOR and ILS Approaches, and […]