ASA’s Aviation Dictionary App is now available for Android operating systems. Based on Dale Crane’s popular Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, this app includes more than 11,000 aviation related terms, definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms, and nearly 500 illustrations. Features include a comprehensive search tool, a scrollable index to access the complete database of terms, and a “Word […]
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Aircraft Spruce offers winter promotions
Aircraft Spruce is now offering a number of winter promotions from a variety of aviation manufacturers including AKG, Bose, Flight Outfitters, Garmin, Icom, JPI, Lightspeed, Redbird, Trutrak, Yaesu, and more. Check out Aircraft Spruce’s “Current Promotions” page to find out more.
Inspection Authorization Test Prep now available as ebook
The Inspection Authorization Test Prep is now available in eBook PDF format. The eBook provides aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) with the resources needed to pass the the FAA’s Inspection Authorization (IA) Knowledge Exam, and helps candidates become familiar with the privileges and limitations of the highest level of maintenance certification. The IA exam remains a […]
Flying Eyes debuts five new eyewear styles
AUSTIN, Texas – “The interesting thing about classic aviator sunglasses with steel temples is they were designed before pilots used headsets,” said Dean Siracusa, founder of Flying Eyes. “So even though aviators look stylish, most pilots will tell you, ‘If you’re wearing a headset with traditional aviators, they can become a real pain in the ears.’” […]
SavvyAnalysis Pro Packs introduced
SavvyAnalysis, which provides professional engine data analysis for piston GA aircraft, has introduced a new “Pro Pack” offering for maintenance shops and fleet operators. Since 2012 SavvyAnalysis has offered a service to aircraft owners who wish to have their engine monitor data examined by a professional analyst. The owner receives a written report, complete with detailed analytical findings […]
True Blue Power batteries to power Bonanzas
True Blue Power reports it has received a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Part 23 Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the True Blue Power TB17 (17 amp-hour) lithium-ion aircraft battery on the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza. True Blue Power has applied for an FAA bilateral acceptance of the same STC for use on U.S.-based aircraft. […]
Baffle kits now available for Cessna C177RGII
BIG LAKE, ALASKA — On the heels of its announcement of FAA PMA approval for the engine baffles for Cessna C177B models (1973-1974), Airforms now reports it has received FAA PMA approval for the baffles for the C177RGIIs. The baffles from the new C177RGII kit are eligible for installation on serial numbers 177RG0419, and 177RG0593 through 177RG1366. […]
ASA debuts AirClassics Trip Bag
New from ASA is the AirClassics Trip Bag for pilots who need a bag for overnight and weekend cross-country flying adventures. The main compartment features single-pull zippers for top loading and easy access. An adjustable divider on the inside allows for custom configuration to fit snacks, toiletries and a change of clothes. There are two pockets on […]
Garmin introduces GAD 27
Garmin has introduced the GAD 27, a small, lightweight and solid state integrated controller that provides a solution to many of the typical airframe interfacing needs. With the GAD 27, pilots are provided a consolidated system that would otherwise require multiple adapter modules, which streamlines configuration of experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light sport aircraft (LSA), company […]