The contents of your flight bag can vary from a few items to provisions for a weekend trip. Sporty’s new Cessna Flight Gear Bag adapts to each mission, giving you the choice of a traditional portfolio bag or a backpack. An extra-strong shoulder strap attaches to reinforced metal hardware when the bag is in the […]
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West Star offers Learjet air conditioner conversion
In response to a recently released Advisory Wire AW21-008 from Learjet stating it will no longer support the R-12 air conditioning systems on Learjet 20/30/50 and 60 series aircraft, West Star Aviation offers the Steinbach & Associates STC conversion kits for the R12 Air Conditioning systems at its Grand Junction, Colo., facility. The air conditioning […]
Beringer debuts lightweight tailwheel
Beringer Wheels & Brakes has introduced a new, lightweight tailwheel assembly for the Pipistrel Sinus, with applications for other aircraft. The two-piece anodized aluminum wheel with sealed ball bearings and its 6-ply 200 x 50 tire and tube weighs 29 ounces. It rides on the 8mm diameter Sinus axle, so no aircraft modifications are required. […]
Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot adds to training program
Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Training Center at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) has acquired two Tecnam Bravo Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), which allows the program to offer more in-depth education and experience to those seeking a sport pilot license, company officials said. The Tecnam Bravo is an all-metal, high-wing aircraft that has ability to travel […]
Pilot publishes new novel
Now available is a new novel written by a pilot called “Flight 243 Is Down.” The novel revolves around the crash of Consolidated Airlines flight 243, which appears to be a classic case of pilot error. Investigative reporter Dirk Johnston is at the airport covering an unrelated story and witnesses the crash. Using his journalistic […]
An alternative to Sitka Spruce
Sitka Spruce has been a staple of the homebuilding industry for many years. It is strong, flexible and lightweight. Recently, it has become difficult to acquire, which in turn has driven costs up. This has prompted Wicks Aircraft Supply to do some research on alternatives and found that Western Hemlock is a prime candidate. When […]
FuelerLinx launches interactive fuel map
FuelerLinx has released the latest version of its aviation fuel planning software, with a new feature that displays operators’ own negotiated contract fuel prices on an interactive route map. The patented new feature, called Axiom Fuel Planner, displays real time fuel prices at all airports in range of every stop on a flight route. “Until […]
Jet Aviation Teterboro opens new avionics shop
Jet Aviation Teterboro has opened a new avionics shop and received a limited instrument and limited radio rating from the FAA. The additional capabilities, shop space and staff allow Jet Aviation Teterboro to perform line maintenance, offer AOG support and provide inspections for avionics equipment. The authorizations apply to the operation’s foreign certificates as well, […]
Booklet on Tip Tanks now available
Now available is “TIP TANKS: Design and Fabrication For Designers and Homebuilders.” The publication contains tip tank plans for homebuilders and designers. It includes full size templates and step-by-step photos in color. The plans include an EXCEL spreadsheet that can be re-calculated to fit aircraft/pilot specific fuel needs for increased range. Using custom arc airfoils […]