Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and NASA are expanding the popular TeachSpace Workshops for teachers. High school teachers selected for the program are given the tools and techniques to make math and science more appealing by using space flight and exploration materials in the classroom. The five-year TeachSpace initiative was launched in 2004 with workshops at Embry-Riddle’s […]
New Titan engine parts available from ECi
Engine Components Inc. has added new parts to its Titan product line. The parts include FAA-PMA replacement parts for Lycoming and Continental engines. ECi has received a PMA to manufacture a connecting rod, which can be used as a direct replacement for the Lycoming 320 series engines. ECi also has started producing an oil transfer […]
Control Vision upgrades Anywhere Map
Want to check the price of fuel from 5,000 feet? You can with Control Vision’s System 1.7 for its Anywhere Map. Version 1.7 features airport facilities, radio frequencies, enhanced weather, and even fuel prices, all accessible while airborne. Finger-actuated buttons deliver the information. The unit also provides information to help with situational awareness such as […]
Jeppesen’s new lightning maps help you avoid thunderstorms
Jeppesen recently began adding lightning maps to its full lineup of weather products. The U.S. Precision Lightning Network provides the lightning data. The technology allows the detection of lightning within clouds as well as cloud-to-ground lightning. Jeppesen offers USPLN lightning data as separate maps that are updated every 10-15 minutes, as well as lightning data […]
Bird be gone
Birds and airplanes do not mix. Pest birds create many problems, including dangerous, unsightly and unhealthy conditions, as well as money spent for repairs and cleaning. You can dissuade the birds from hanging around your airport with Spikes Needle Strips from Bird-X. The strips are designed to keep birds from their usual roosting places, such […]
AeroLift increases hangar space
At most airports there is a waiting list for hangar space. One way to increase the availability of space and reduce hangar rash caused by close quarters is the installation of Aero-Lifts. Think of them as bunk beds for airplanes, say its designers. One airplane sits on the ground while the other is safely and […]
Sennheiser introduces two new headset models
If you’re in the market for a new headset, Sennheiser Electronic Corp. has two new models to chose from. The HME 110 features closed headphones with circumaural ear coupling for effective passive attenuation. The noise-compensated microphone suppresses noise, yet speech can be clearly understood. The listening volume can be adjusted directly at the headset. The […]
Ocean Air Aviation unveils its executive terminal
Ocean Air Aviation of North Bend, Ore., unveiled its 4,000-square-foot executive terminal complete with a passenger lounge, a fireplace, and a putting green last month. Ocean Air is the only full service FBO located directly on the ramp at the North Bend Municipal Airport. The FBO is a full-service aviation company with an air ambulance […]
QC Avionix debuts sensor simulator and tester
QC Avionix has released the SST-4M, its universal sensor simulator and tester. You can test EGT and cylinder temperature gauge wiring, indicators and probes, fuel gauge and other resistance-based sensors with this easy to use sensor simulator/tester. SST-4M provides a stable, regulated and adjustable voltage from 7-70 mV with an accurate LCD digital voltmeter to […]