Now available from Sporty’s, the UAS Elite Plaque displays the UAS certificate, which is printed onto an aluminum alloy plate using a sublimation process. The resulting high gloss finish is fade- and scratch-resistant. “We know UAS pilots are as proud of their certificates as manned aircraft pilots, so this plaque is a perfect memento for […]
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Bondhus adds Torx Plus Blades to screwdriver line
Bondhus has added blades with Torx Plus tips to its line of torque limiting screwdrivers. These ClickSet screwdrivers offer a solution to the problem of stripped screws and damaged carbide inserts, according to company officials. The screwdriver handles are available in 10 standard pre-set torque levels ranging from 4.4 in lbs. (0.5Nm) to 31.0 in lbs. […]
PlaneLogiX integrates with FltPlan.com
PlaneLogiX now integrates with FltPlan.com. PlaneLogiX customers can now view their airplane’s maintenance status directly from FltPlan.com. The simple GO/NO-GO flight status indicated by a red “X” or a green check mark provides the pilot with immediate knowledge of whether the airplane he or she is about to fly is overdue on any maintenance items. This […]
King Schools updates drone course
King Schools has released Version 2.0 of its Drone Pilot License Test Prep Course. The course is a collaboration between King Schools and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). Since Version 1.0 was released in January 2017, more than 1,000 drone operators have passed the test, according to King Schools officials. Additions to […]
Gear Keeper debuts wrist lanyards for tools
Gear Keeper has introduced two new wrist lanyard systems that can safely handle tools up to 5 pounds. The lanyards feature the company’s patented Quick Connect tool attachment. Users can change out and use many tools with just one lanyard by fitting additional male connectors to all tools being used and unclick one tool and attach another, […]
Blackhawk unveils Vx Engine+ upgrade for Caravans
WACO, Texas – Blackhawk Modifications has unveiled the new Blackhawk Vx Engine+ Upgrade package for the Cessna Caravan. The upgrade includes an 850 SHP PT6A-42A engine with a newly designed and more efficient compressor, a lightweight composite cowling, new Hawkeye DigiLog gauges by Howell Instruments, as well as an optional MT 5-blade composite propeller assembly. While the […]
Aviation inspires new furniture company
MONTGOMERY, Texas — Aviation-themed furniture has been huge in recent years. But for aviation aficionados, who are looking to furnish an upscale home or a small to medium sized office, most of the pieces on the market are too large, too awkward, or simply too much metal to be gracefully worked into an interior design. A […]
Holdshort.com unveils mobile apps
Holdshort Aviation Systems has released its mobile applications on both the Apple iOS App Store and Google Play Store for Android. As a companion to the Holdshort.com web portal, the mobile applications provide a seamless and quick way to enter, change and navigate the flight schedules of general aviation operations, particularly flight schools and flying clubs, according to […]
iFlightPlanner for iPad v3.0 released
iFlightPlanner for iPad v3.0 now offers compatibility with ADS-B devices from seven different manufacturers: Dual, Levil, Sagetech, SkyRadar, Stratux, L-3, and NavWorx. Other highlights include: Ability to select your default app startup view (Home, Airports, Flights, or Map) Reorganized planning and mapping interface for enhanced pre-flight and in cockpit usability Expanded weight & balance functionality to include […]