Want to learn to fly but don’t have the time to attend a 10-week ground school session? Too busy to sit for hours in front of a computer with an online course? You can complete the Private Pilot Knowledge Test in a single weekend with a weekend ground school course from Am I High Aviation […]
‘Transition to Gliders’ DVD available from Sporty’s
“Transition to Gliders” is the latest DVD in Sporty’s “What You Should Know” series. The DVD was designed for power pilots transitioning to gliders. The DVD features glider instructor Bob Wander, author of the “Gliding Made Easy” series of books. Packed with in-flight footage, the DVD takes you inside the cockpit of several training gliders […]
MT-Propeller receives STC for Cessna 340 and 414
MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received an STC for the Cessna 340 and 414 for its four-blade propeller MTV-14-D-C-F/CF188-30g. These natural composite propellers in modern scimitar design measure 74 inches in diameter and offer an increased climb rate and cruise speed, at a reduced noise level. The propellers also offer a weight reduction of about 28 […]
Sun ‘n Fun 12-week ground school starts in April
The Sun ‘n Fun Ground School is for the serious student pilot. The 36-hour class involves intense classroom learning based on Gleim’s Private Pilot textbooks. The ground school begins Tuesday, April 26, 2005. Students will meet every Tuesday for 12 weeks at 6 p.m. for a three-hour class with a certified flight instructor. Tuition is […]
AvFab receives STC for King Air 300 & 350 commuter seats
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) has received STC approval for the manufacture of King Air 300 and 350 Commuter Seats. The company, which specializes in the manufacture and repair of aircraft interior seating and components, already holds the Commuter Seat STC for the King Air 90, 100 and 200 series aircraft. AvFab has engineered its commuter seat […]
Introducing a new club that soars
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 […]