QC Avionix has just debuted a 24-volt to 12-volt power converter for aircraft cockpits. The QCAvionix Power Converter converts 22-30 volts D.C. power from an aircraft accessory plug to 13.5 volts D.C. for powering 12-14 volt devices. The electronic switching regulator dissipates minimal power while continuously delivering up to 10 amps at 13.5 volts. The […]
Engine baffles now available
Airframes, Inc., of Big Lake, Alaska, has received FAA-PMA approval on engine baffles for a number of popular aircraft. In production are complete sets for the Cessna models 150, 170, 172, 180, 182, 185 and 206. All parts are available individually, as well as in sets. Baffles are precisely made on state-of-the-art equipment and have […]
Mid-Continent Instruments launches the Mini Gyro
With the panel space of today’s GA aircraft at a premium, Mid-Continent Instruments is launching its new Mini Gyro — a 4200 series electric attitude indicator — featuring a 2-inch attitude gyro small enough to be placed just about anywhere in your instrument panel. The 2-inch Mini Gyro is comparable in many ways to the […]
New book traces history of Wings Field
The first controllable powered flight might have occurred at Kitty Hawk, but much of aviation’s progress took place at Wings Field, a small airport near Philadelphia that is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Airport lighting used the world over began in a small shop at Wings. A device that helped Navy pilots avoid accidents […]
Aviat Husky offered with new Hartzell prop option
Aviat Aircraft has secured STC rights to offer a second propeller option for the Husky. Up to this past winter, the Husky was produced with a 76-inch, two-blade Hartzell propeller. Recently it became possible to order a new aircraft with an 82-inch MT composite propeller, and now it is possible to opt for an 80-inch […]
Blackhawk King Air XP offers McCauley four-bladed prop
The FAA has granted Blackhawk Modifications an STC for installation of a McCauley C762 four-bladed propeller for the Blackhawk King Air XP. Blackhawk King Air XP operators have primarily used their existing three-blade or four-blade factory original propellers. The McCauley C762 four-bladed propeller provides better climb and cruise performance and lowers cabin noise when compared […]
US Door offers ‘wind-load certified’ option
Four major hurricanes in less than two months increased the awareness for Wind-load Certified roll-up industrial metal doors manufactured by US Door & Building Components. In 2004, Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne devastated various parts of Florida. US Door & Building Components President John McLane, based in Orlando, witnessed much of the destruction firsthand. […]
Chelton’s EFIS software achieves Level A
Chelton Flight Systems EFIS Primary Flight Display has achieved Level A, the highest level of software standards established for the FAA. The FAA has established five levels of criticality (DO-178B) in software design assurance designated as level E through level A, which vary according to the importance of the instrument as it relates to the […]
New feature on Sporty’s E6Bs
Sporty’s has added a required rate of climb function to its line of popular E6B flight computers. The new function is currently available on the Electronic E6B and the Palm E6B. The function will be available on the flat E6B within a year. Now pilots can decipher departure procedure climb requirements with ease. Simply enter […]