“24 Years of the RV-ator” is a 420-page book that contains every technical article from past issues of the builders’ and pilots’ newsletter, the RV-ator. Each article is reproduced, with photos and drawings, and arranged to follow the same sequence as you build, test and fly an RV. Articles cover everything from building the empennage, […]
“Ram-air” STC now available for Grumman AA-5 Traveler and AA-5A Cheetah
Approach Aviation Development, Inc. has received an STC for an alternate air system for Grumman AA-5 Travelers and AA-5A Cheetahs. The new “RAM-Air” system is designed to provide an alternate source of induction air to the engine without the restriction of the standard induction air filter. It allows the pilot to bypass the induction air […]
Private label batteries save Citation owners money and maintenance
Wilco private label aircraft batteries can save Cessna Citation owners money and maintenance. The Wilco battery is a Concorde Maintenance Free Valve Regulated Sealed Lead Acid Battery with a Wilco label. STC paperwork is included with both the Wilco private label and Concorde batteries. No modification is required for any aircraft, and there is no […]
TeleType adds Victor Airway support
TeleType Co. expands its TeleType GPS WorldNavigator aviation product for both VFR and IFR navigation by adding Victor Airways support. This reduces the effort required to enter complex flight routes. The Pocket PC-based system allows a pilot to enter a route giving the entry fix on a Victor Airway and the exit fix for that […]
PAMA adds professional development workshop to annual symposium
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association has added a Maintenance Resource Management seminar to its professional development workshop offered at PAMA’s annual maintenance symposium. The new seminar focuses on reducing operational costs and preventing accidents and injuries. The two-day training session, which will be held March 6-7 at Harrah’s Las Vegas, will be led by Al […]
Educated Owner series now available on DVD
Approach Aviation has released The Educated Owner Video Series on DVD. The series is dedicated to helping aircraft owners and pilots increase safety and reduce the costs associated with aircraft ownership. The series covers preventive maintenance, the annual inspection and introduction to aircraft ownership. Retail price for each volume is $39.95. For more information: 877-564-4457.
Miller debuts 2005 catalog
Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. introduces its 2005 catalog, which provides technical specifications, features, benefits and selection tips for Miller’s line of welding and plasma cutting products and accessories.The 84-page catalog also features a glossary of welding terms for those who may be unfamiliar with terminology. To receive the catalog, which is free, call 800-4-A-MILLER (800-426-4553) […]
Ametek Aerospace introduces next generation active fuel probe
Ametek Aerospace & Defense has developed a new generation of active liquid-level probes that offers significant weight and cost savings, while providing performance advantages over alternative fuel gauging technologies. The next-generation probe design offers reduced minimum gauging height (improving system accuracy), insulating end cap (permitting closer skin spacing), all electronic calibration (no mechanical potentiometers), self-shielding […]
Why security agencies fear GA
“We don’t know who you are.” That was the short answer from Greg Mayes, chief of aviation security at the Secret Service, when asked what possible threat his agency sees from general aviation. “With the airlines, we’ve vetted all the pilots, we vet all the passengers, we know everything that goes on board right down […]