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 […]
Premier Air Center upgrades two Falcon 50s
Premier Air Center of East Alton, Ill., has signed agreements with two Falcon 50 operators for installation of Universal Avionics EFI-890R flight display packages. Premier recently entered into an agreement with Universal Avionics Systems to certify the Vision-1 synthetic vision system with the “egocentric” view on the EFI-890R primary flight display. Premier was the first […]
Island Aviation expands Merritt Island services
Owners of planes with PT-6 series engines now can have them serviced at Island Aviation, a full-service FBO for turboprop engine service at Merritt Island Airport in Florida, thanks to a certified Pratt & Whitney engine mechanic on staff.Island Aviation services both turboprop and piston engines, and maintains a fleet of Part 135 aircraft for […]
Hypoxia awareness training offered
FlightSafety International and the Mayo Clinic are offering a new hypoxia awareness training program at FlightSafety Learning Centers. The program was developed by the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research and FlightSafety’s simulation and courseware developers. It is conducted without using hypobaric chambers. Hypoxia is caused by a lack of oxygen or the inability […]
Deice/anti-icing seminars offered
There is no such thing as a little ice, say officials at the National Air Transportation Association, pointing out that de-icing season is right around the corner. To be sure that line techs, ground personnel, flight crews and dispatch personnel can comply with FAA and Transport Canada requirements, NATA is offering a series of de-icing […]
New tailwheel manual released
Rand Peck has written a new tailwheel instruction manual for pilots who “yearn to fly a Piper Cub or a Luscombe or a Champ on a warm summer day,” as he writes. Just published, Peck’s “Tailwheel Training Manual” is written in a style that is fun to read and easy to understand, but which offers […]