Sportsplanes.com has established a working relationship with LetsFly.org to provide a number of new options leading to Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) ownership. The affiliation makes it possible for pilots who want an LSA to acquire one through sharing or through a cooperative venture that can be launched with an initial investment of only $2,900. “The […]
Fibergalss seminar set
Synergy Air is hosting a weekend workshop called “Fiberglass Done Right,” featuring demonstrations, instruction and hands-on practice. Led by experts with years of experience building, finishing and painting showplanes, participants will learn the easy way to make fiberglass perform, from lay-up to final finishing. The seminar will be held in Synergy’s facility on the Eugene, […]
Poly Fiber manual on aircraft covering covers it all
There’s a new manual available for anyone contemplating building or restoring a tube and fabric aircraft. Poly Fiber’s “How To Cover An Aircraft” deals with all aspects of covering or recovering a fuselage and wings, explaining and ‘demystifying” the process, materials and required tools. “When the Stits process became Poly Fiber, we rewrote the manual,” […]
Aircraft Spruce issues new pilot shop catalog
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has just completed work on its new Fall/Winter Pilot Shop catalog. The all-color catalog lists a wide range of the most popular items used by pilots in all kinds of flying activity. Among the new products in this issue are a Noise Buster Headset, Head-On Collision Avoidance for VFR aircraft, the […]
Embry-Riddle schedules Industry/Career Expo
More than 100 employers in aviation/aerospace, business, engineering, and high-tech fields will be on hand to talk with jobseekers at the 2005 Industry/Career Expo at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The Daytona Beach Expo is Oct. 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the ICI Center. The Expo, which is free and open to the public, […]
SolarSkies debuts solar-powered ventilator
The new Solar-Powered ventilator (SPV) exhausts hot air from parked aircraft. The SPV lowers cabin temperature by reducing heat buildup inside the airplane while introducing fresh, cooler air from the aircraft’s intake vents. The SPV fits easily in the pilot window, forming a weather-tight seal that is as secure as a closed pilot window. The […]
Time Pieces franchise opens in Ft. Myers, Fla.
Time Pieces is bringing “stick ‘n rudder” flying to Page Field (FMY) in Ft. Myers, Fla. The company sells shares in vintage tailwheel aircraft, such as Piper Cubs. Glenn and Kristin Frith will operate the new franchise. Florida is the perfect location for a Time Pieces location, according to Ginger Davidson, president and founder. “Not […]
S-TEC makes flying easier for Cheyenne II pilots
S-TEC has received FAA approval to install the MAGIC electronic flight instrument system (EFIS), electronic instrument display system (EIDS) and the MAGIC 2100 digital flight control system (DFCS) in the Cheyenne II. This allows Cheyenne II operators an opportunity to replace aging flight control systems and upgrade their panels to modern glass cockpits. The EFIS […]
Fuel handling and ramp security training seminars scheduled
Air BP’s QC, Fuel Handling and Ramp Security Training Seminars series will be held in key U.S. locations throughout 2005 and 2006. Seminar curriculum, schedule and accommodation information is available online at Training.Epic-Aviation.com. The seminars focus on critical training elements directly related to the safe delivery of fuel, fuel quality control and risk reduction of […]