A.E.R.O. has introduced the Milbar 7W TigerWave Wire Twister, which features a wave jaw design and patented “One-Click” technology. It also has diagonal nose configurations and a Viton cushion throat to catch clipped wire ends, preventing foreign object damage, and a textured grip, according to company officials.
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Trig ADS-B STC expanded
Trig Avionics has achieved a further expansion of its FAA ADS-B STC program for its TT22 transponder. Trig’s STC, which is free for existing and new customers, covers 576 aircraft types and allows a range of compliant GPS devices to be used, including popular Garmin GNS and GTN navigators. “This STC is great news for pilots who want […]
Replacement air conditioning introduced for King Airs
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Peter Schiff Aero has appointed Genesis Aircraft Support as the worldwide distributor for the new PSA 830 CCA Air Conditioning System for Beechcraft King Air 200/300 and 350 series aircraft. This direct replacement of the original factory air conditioning eliminates the common reliability and performance problems inherent in the original system, according to company officials, who […]
New book commemorates anniversary of floatplane odyssey
On Dec. 18, 1990, Tom Casey became the first person to fly solo around the world in a single-engine seaplane, landing only on water. He did it in a converted Cessna 206 named the “Liberty II” equipped with floats. A new novel by William Coleman, “Floatplane Odyssey,” details the account of this historic adventure. Coleman was […]
iFly Version 9 introduced
Adventure Pilot has released its Version 9 software update to the iFly GPS app for Apple, Android and the company’s dedicated devices. This update delivers Seamless HD Charts, Customizable Map Layers, redesigned “NRST” function, a “Smart Search” keyboard that finds airports while you type, and the ability to hide specified SUAs. A 30-day free trial of […]
A.E.R.O. debuts cable socket tool
A.E.R.O. has introduced its new Aircraft Cable Socket Tool, an engine control cable socket and nut kit. The two-piece socket set with an open channel design fits over engine control cables. It is designed to get to those hard-to-reach nuts that secure throttle, mixture, and other control cables. The kit includes a 1-inch driver socket assembly, […]
Sporty’s debuts new sunglasses with built-in readers
Sporty’s Pilot Shop has introduced three new aviator-style sunglasses with integrated reading lenses. “As our eyes age, we need a bit of help in reading our iPads, charts and other notes,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “These sunglasses will prevent constant changing from sunglasses to reading glasses during flight.” All three styles feature a stainless […]
Alpha Systems AOA get FAA nod
Alpha Systems AOA reports that all its angle of attack (AOA) systems, covering six models in single and dual displays for pressurized and unpressurized airplanes (24 models in all), have been accepted for installation industry-wide by the FAA. This means that customers of AOA Systems can install the AOAs in their aircraft without needing to buy an […]
CFIs can have it their way with King FIRC
The King Schools Online Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) now allows CFIs to select lessons from a set of electives. Electives are drawn from hot topics in flight training, including teaching smart tablet use in the cockpit, using flight simulation to help pilots learn, and teaching icing survival. “CFIs new to the King FIRC can customize […]