AvMap/Navigation’s Aviation Division has unveiled a new club that provides members with a greater sense of community, as well as added benefits. Club AvMap is aimed at the more than 2,000 owners of AvMap’s Electronic Knee Pad (EKP) GPS moving map navigators. “We have built a great connection with our customers over the past several […]
A different spin for flying Warbirds
For years Warbird Adventures has been the place to go to fly an authentic World War II T-6/SNJ advanced fighter trainer. The adventure also included flights in the Kissimmee, Fla.-based company’s Bell 47 MASH helicopter over Central Florida’s attractions. Now, Warbird Adventures has added flight training in the Bell 47. Once students complete the course […]
Uvex debuts custom-fit safety eyewear
New from Uvex is FitLogic, the first safety eyewear to offer a custom fit for any face. Utilizing a combination of design and material technology, FitLogic allows wearers to adjust their eyewear at four different points to match their own custom fit profile. Uvex FitLogic incorporates an innovative frame design with a cushioned, lightweight browbar […]
Hartzell debuts new propeller system for Cessna Hawk XP
Hartzell Propeller Inc. introduces a new propeller conversion kit for landplane versions of the Cessna R172K Hawk XP. The 75-inch, three-bladed propeller system replaces the original 76-inch, two-bladed McCauley system. Hartzell’s testing demonstrated improved takeoff acceleration through 55 KIAS, increased maximum rate of climb performance below 10,000 feet, and a 1-3 knot increase in cruise […]
Icom releases new handheld nav/com transceiver
Lightweight, durable and affordable — these words describe Icom America’s IC-A24 aviation handheld nav/com transceiver and its com-only counterpart, the A6. The units feature a large keypad and LCD display. Both have the Flipflop Plus channel recall function that allows pilots to recall the 10 most recently used channels with the touch of a button. […]
Protective sleeving solution introduced
Federal Mogul Systems Protection Group has introduced Roundit 2000NX HT, a new self-wrapping sleeving product. Manufactured from Peek monofilaments and Nomex multifilaments, Roundit 2000NX HT withstands temperatures from -60º to +260ºC. Its flexible and immediate access to wires makes it well suited for the protection of wire harnesses placed near engines, wings, rear stabilizers or […]
Weldcraft introduces single piece collet/ collet body
To provide quicker changeover between tungsten sizes while improving tungsten centering on TIG applications, Weldcraft introduces its new single piece collet/collet body. The single piece collet/collet body fits all standard, existing torch configurations without requiring any special adapters, adjustments or additional care to achieve proper tungsten alignment. “This product combines the functions of the traditional […]
Enco launches 2005 catalog
Enco has released its 2005 Master Catalog, containing more than 3,000 new products among the book’s 40,000-item selection of metalworking machinery, tools and shop supplies. Call 800-873-3626 to get a copy of the catalog.
Anywhere Map adds airport directory
Control Vision Corp., makers of the Anywhere Map, Anywhere WX, and Pocket Plates suite of portable multi-function display systems, has added a new airport directory service. New in version 1.7 of Anywhere Map, the directory includes extensive airport data, facilities information, attractions, FBOs, services, ground transportation and lodging information for thousands of airports in the […]