The Custom Windsock Co. has introduced a new telescopic windsock pole designed to make airstrip and hangar maintenance safer and easier. Extending up to 20 feet, the pole allows owners to inspect and replace windsocks directly from ground level without needing ladders.
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New AI Tool Offers Mock Checkrides
Critique AI has introduced Check-Ride.ai, a new platform offering realistic, AI-driven mock checkrides for pilots. By simulating the oral portion of an FAA exam, this tool provides scored debriefs and personalized study pointers.
New Book Explores the Forgotten Legacy of Aviator Lester Maitland
Liam Callanan’s new book, “Stone Age Astronaut,” rediscovers the incredible life of Lester Maitland. From being the first to fly from the U.S. mainland to Hawaii to serving in World War II, this biography reveals the fascinating history of America’s forgotten pioneering aviator.
Go/No-Go Offers Preflight Risk Analysis For General Aviation Pilots
Log Scan Pro recently introduced Go/No-Go, a preflight risk-analysis tool that provides general aviation pilots with a customized, at-a-glance safety assessment by evaluating weather, NOTAMs, terrain, obstacles, fuel, daylight and other flight-specific risk factors.
PilotWorkshops Goes Beyond Buttonology with New Garmin Autopilot Course
The new online course teaches pilots how to understand, anticipate, and manage their autopilot systems through real-world scenarios.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Unveils New National Championship Air Races Expansion
Microsoft Flight Simulator is launching a National Championship Air Races expansion this October. The update includes both high-speed circuit racing and head-to-head STOL Drag competitions.
McFarlane Introduces Flex MD23 Digital Meter for Caravans
McFarlane Aviation has introduced the FAA STC-approved Flex MD23 Volt/Amp Meter, a digital replacement for legacy electrical gauges in Cessna 208B Caravans. The two-inch instrument simplifies electrical system monitoring by combining the meter and selector switch into one display.
CAF Models Available for Pre-Order
The Commemorative Air Force and CORGI have teamed up to release 1:72-scale die-cast models of iconic historic aircraft. Pre-orders are now open for the P-51 Mustang Old Red Nose and AC-47 Spooky. CAF officials are also asking aviation enthusiasts to vote on future models.
Radiant Introduces Updated Direct-Vane Angle of Attack
Radiant Technology has unveiled its updated direct-vane Angle of Attack (AOA) system for experimental and ultralight aircraft that features HUD capability, a color-coded bar graph, and a pneumatic-free design.