Sonex Aircraft has become a dealer for the complete line of EarthX Motorsports products. Sonex officials note the company has tested the EarthX aircraft battery line and approves their use in Sonex Aircraft designs. EarthX currently has three battery models designed specifically for the aircraft market: The ETX680, ETX900 and the ETX1200. EarthX lithium batteries can significantly decrease the weight of […]
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Platinum Tools introduces Big Mouth Tool Bag
Platinum Tools has introduced the Big Mouth Tool Bag. Big Mouth includes six interior and exterior pockets for storage, is made with water-resistant canvas construction with nylon stitching for durability, and collapses flat for storage when not in use. With a suggested retail price of $35.25, the new tool bag is now shipping.
Cirrus releases interactive Flight Operations Manual
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced its Interactive Flight Operations Manual (iFOM). The iFOM is a multi-touch iBook designed for use on the iPhone, iPad and Apple computer platforms, providing pilots mobile access to SR20, SR22 and SR22T flight procedures, standards and techniques. The new training resource is designed to complement Cirrus Aircraft’s Cirrus Approach online learning program. […]
Sporty’s introduces low-tech solution for high-tech device
New from Sporty’s are no frills iPad rotating kneeboards. The kneeboards are simply a mounting surface with elastic straps on the corners for securing the iPad, Sporty’s officials noted. “These iPad Kneeboards — for both the Air and mini — have no bells and whistles,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “They are just a simple platform to […]
Web-based course for drone flyers launched
WINGsReality EDU has released an interactive, web-based training course for recreational and model drone flyers. Twelve modules teach about basic drone safety, fundamentals of operating safely in the aviation environment, model safety codes/federal aviation regulations/and how the hobbyist can cross the line, drone performance, weather and how it affects drone flights, weight and balance considerations, […]
Second edition of The Savvy Flight Instructor released
Just released is the second edition of Greg Brown’s “The Savvy Flight Instructor: Secrets of the Successful CFI.” Included in the new edition are “Finer Points” sections from contributing authors comprised of tips and techniques for systematizing customer success and satisfaction, pricing and structuring your services to fit today’s markets, and implementing flight instructor professionalism. […]
Aircraft Spruce offers Zeftronics Alternator control units
Now available from Aircraft Spruce are the Zeftronics Alternator Control Units. The R15VOL Alternator Controller Unit provides high voltage regulation, over voltage protection, field to ground short protection, and an on-unit trouble-shooting light, according to company officials. Aircraft owners and mechanics can use the controller to identify if power is getting to the Alternator Control […]
Export SkyVector flight plans to ForeFlight, Garmin, Dynon
SEATTLE – SkyVector has added Flight Plan Export capability to its feature set. Users can now export their flight plan to ForeFlight, as well as avionics from Garmin and Dynon Avionics. The new “export and share” feature is available to all SkyVector users. For users of ForeFlight, SkyVector presents an “Open in ForeFlight” button that will launch the app with the plan fully […]
Dual Action Valve Spring Compression Tool now at Aircraft Spruce
Now available from Aircraft Spruce is the C-01 Dual Action Valve Spring Compression Tool, which was developed to ease the removal and installation of Continental engine cylinder rocker arms, rocker arm shaft and valves, valve springs and stem clips. While valve spring compression tools are available and have been for over 60 years, most compress only […]