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 […]
Ready to fly to Central America
Imagine your logbook showing landings in Central America, including Belize, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and Mexico. Air Journey is planning just such a trip March 21-April 3. The company makes all the arrangements from authorizations to customs and accommodations. All you have to do is fly your airplane. Each stop on the trip provides different adventures, […]
A new look at aviation’s first century
“Reconsidering a Century of Flight” is a compilation of a dozen long articles, by an interesting variety of aerospace writers, that takes a new look at aviation’s first century and its effects on society. Drawing on existing scholarship as well as new research, editors Roger B. Launius and Janet Daly Bednarek have divided the essays […]
‘Weaving the Winds’ tells the tale of one of the first female airline pilots
These days it is not uncommon to see a woman at the controls of an airliner, but what many people do not realize is that it took some 59 years for an American woman to become an airline pilot. Leading the way was Emily Howell Warner, who on Feb. 6, 1973, entered the cockpit of […]