Oregon Aero and CubCrafters have teamed to introduce a new seat cushion system designed for CubCrafters Carbon Cub EX, the Carbon Cub SS and the Sport Cub (pictured). Oregon Aero, which has been working with CubCrafters for more than a decade, approached CubCrafters last year about designing a new seat cushion system for the three […]
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Garmin Pilot app updated
Garmin has released an updated version of the Garmin Pilot app for the iPad and iPhone that incorporates Garmin’s dynamic navigation maps. The new dynamic maps enable numerous capabilities, including track-up orientation, faster map rendering, higher resolution at tighter zoom levels and SafeTaxi integration on the moving map, according to company officials. With the new […]
New certifications for True Blue Power emergency power supply
WICHITA. — True Blue Power has received several FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the TS835 Series lithium-ion emergency power supply (EPS). True Blue Power received a Part 25 STC for installation of the TS835 Series in LearJet 35/36 models and a Part 27 STC for installation in BK117 and EC145 helicopters. The company amended […]
Emergency Maneuver Training, Stall/Spin Awareness now available as iBooks
Rich Stowell recently announced that his books, “Emergency Maneuver Training” and “Stall/Spin Awareness,” are now available through Apple’s iBookstore. An expert on loss of control, Stowell produced the books, as well as four DVD programs, to address spins, emergency maneuvers, and aerobatics. He was on the team that created last year’s FAA Safety Standown, presented […]
The Pilot’s Guide to the Airline Cockpit updated
The second edition of “The Pilot’s Guide to the Airline Cockpit” has been released. This book by Stephen Casner introduces pilots to the fundamentals of today’s airline cockpit before they enter training at an airline company. Previously titled The Pilot’s Guide to the Modern Airline Cockpit, the book bridges the gap between the skills pilots […]
WingX Pro7 upgraded
Hilton Software has updated its FlightShare technology to enable pilots to share flight plans and other flight information on the ground or in the air, even with no Internet connection. FlightShare employs a one-to-one and one-to-many distribution capability enabling pilots to share flight information with one or more pilots on the network. Hilton Software also […]
A.E.R.O. adds to AirBoss lineup
A.E.R.O., Inc. has expanded its AirBoss product line. In addition to cylinders and starter adapters, AirBoss now offers alternator clutches. The AirBoss product line allows A.E.R.O. to provide new and remanufactured factory parts, according to company officials, who add that with the starter adapters and clutches, there are no core charge-backs. “A.E.R.O. prides itself on […]
New Instrument Pilot Checkride app launched
Just released is the ASA Instrument Pilot Checkride app, the second title in a series based on the Instrument Oral Exam Guide book by Michael Hayes. Designed for pilots training for the Instrument Rating or the Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) certificate, the app lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners during the […]
FreeFlight Systems debuts ADS-B traffic and weather receiver
FreeFlight Systems has introduced the RANGR-RX dual-band ADS-B receiver for simultaneous reception of 1090 and 978 MHz ADS-B traffic data and 978 MHz ADS-B In Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather data. The RANGR-RX gives aircraft owners increased flexibility when equipping for ADS-B, delivering the benefits of traffic and weather data now while maintaining compatibility with […]