Aviation Media, Inc., producer of the Wonderful World of Flying series of aviation videos, will make the entire library of Wonderful World of Flying content available via streaming over the Internet on a subscription basis. Subscribers to the new service will be able to access all the Wonderful World of Flying programs any time on […]
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Twin Commander debuts Rudder Pedal Seals
Twin Commander Aircraft has developed a kit that ensures good results in an area that can be difficult to protect from pressurization leaks — the rudder-pedal horns. Leaks in the boots that enclose the rudder-pedal horns can result in noticeable loss of pressure differential, which means a higher cabin altitude at cruise, company officials explain. […]
AOPA launches Android version of FlyQ Pocket app
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released the Android version of its FlyQ smartphone app. FlyQ Pocket, free to AOPA members, provides airport information, aviation weather, and flight planning capability. “Our members have been asking that we release an Android version of the app. We launched the Apple edition of FlyQ Pocket earlier […]
Capture your flight hands free
Now available is the Fat Gecko Co-Pilot, which allows you to photograph your best flying or document your training hands free by making it easy to mount any camera inside your airplane for an unobstructed view of the cockpit and the open airspace ahead. The retractable telescoping bar fits a variety of cockpit widths ranging […]
FAA TSA approval for aerox
aerox has received FAA TSO C78A and TSO C89A approval for production of the 4110-725 series mask, an alternative replacement for high altitude masks. The aerox Quick Comfort series diluter demand mask comes standard with an electret microphone and an inflatable Quick Comfort head harness. The mask features a carbon fiber construction for light weight, […]
Snap-On introduces cordless glue gun
Snap-on Industrial has introduced the Cordless Adhesive Gun. The Cordless Adhesive Gun (part number CAG6850) features a high efficiency melt chamber capable of outputting up to 2.2 pounds of glue per hour, company officials said. It can be powered by three different battery packs: 14.4 V Ni-CAD (part number CTB4147); 18 V Ni-CAD (part number […]
VOR and ILS training app released
ApDeV has released VORILS, a new smartphone app to assist pilots practice using VHF omnidirectional radio range (VOR) and Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) procedures. VORILS uses GPS data to mimic the displays of VOR and ILS instruments in the aircraft. Virtual VOR and ILS beacons can be set up right next to the user’s own […]
Scheyden introduces cabin and panel towels
Scheyden Precision Eyewear has introduced a range of microfiber cabin and panel towels engineered for spotless, scratch-free cleaning of aircraft exteriors and instrumentation. Measuring 16 x 24 inches, the Cabin Towel ($12.95) is sized for cleaning the leading edge, windshield or other external portions of an airplane. Slightly smaller at 8 x 12 inches, the […]
Pelican debuts portable work light
Pelican Products has introduced the 9420 Remote Area Lighting System (RALS)/LED Work Light. Designed as a lightweight, portable and powerful LED area light, the two next generation LEDs shine up to 1000 lumens in high mode for two consecutive hours and 500 lumens in low mode for up to four hours. Powered by a “no-maintenance” […]