Daring air rescues, treacherous glacial landings and a colorful cast of characters are the typical stuff of fiction, but readers will find this and more in “Success on the Step: Flying with Kenmore Air” by C. Marin Faure, the recently published true account of Kenmore Air, from its humble beginnings on the shores of Lake […]
Universal integrates angle of attack into Electronic Flight Display
Safe Flight Instrument Corp.’s Integrated Angle-of-Attack computer system has been integrated into Universal’s EFI-890R Electronic Flight Instruments to create a Low Airspeed Awareness (LAA) display. Premier Air Center’s East Alton, Ill., facility recently certified the system in a Falcon 20, and plans certification of a similar Safe Flight Integrated Angle-of-Attack computer system LAA display in […]
DARcorporation releases latest version of Advanced Aircraft Analysis
DARcorporation has released Advanced Aircraft Analysis (AAA) Version 3.0. New features and submodules are designed to heighten the program’s efficiency and precision, including a recalculate feature that allows the user to recalculate data in many modules from one central screen. This cuts the time to analyze changes by 99% compared to previous versions of the […]
Aircraft Spruce offers 3M polyurethane protective tapes
Want a quick and easy way to provide protection for leading edges on wings, stabilizers and vertical fins? Aircraft Spruce carries the new 3M polyurethane protective tapes that anyone can apply in minutes. The tapes resist abrasions, erosion, scratches, punctures and impacts from bugs or small stones. Available in glossy black or transparent, both tapes […]
Arm Aerospace expands options for Aero-Lift
ARM Aerospace has introduced several new options for its Aero-Lift, which double aircraft storage space in existing hangars with high ceilings. A wide wheel scoop option increases the width of the scoops by 20%, making it easier to dock aircraft and also making it possible to accommodate larger tundra tires. A High Speed Drive option […]
AutoFuel STC now available for Piper Warriors and Archers
Petersen Aviation, Inc.’s auto fuel STC for the Piper PA-28 series has been amended to include the Cadet, Warrior II and III and Archer II and III. Newer PA-28s with 12- or 24-volt electrical systems can now take advantage of an STC previously limited to older 12-volt models. The amendment closes the gap between PA-28s […]
Want to get rid of bugs?
Until now, removing bugs from your aircraft was time consuming, requiring lots of elbow grease, or costly, requiring harsh cleaners that removed not only bugs, but also your wax and finish. That Bug Stuff is a new product formulated to remove bugs without removing the wax or aircraft finish. That Bug Stuff, developed by a […]
Ferrer Aviation adds to fighter fleet
Ferrer Aviation, a Lakeland, Fla.-based aviation company, has purchased two TS-11 Iskra Jets and one British Provost to add to its fighter wing of aircraft. The jets will be used for aerial combat simulation, formation training, check rides, fighter rides, DOD contracts, and upset training for corporate and airline pilots. For more information: 863-648-0001.
New electronic TSO-certified tachometer available
Owners of Lycoming or Continental engines no longer have to use a mechanical tachometer. The new UMA electronic tachometer is certified to the FAA TSO C49b standard for installation in fixed-wing aircraft. The tachometer is available in a 3-1/8-inch size with an hourmeter factory set to record at any rpm you choose. The tachometer also […]