On Sept. 1, the City of Slidell opened the doors of its new FBO at Slidell Municipal Airport (ASD) in Louisiana. “The city’s intention is to provide its based clients and the aviation community at large with superior service,” said Freddy Drennan, mayor. “We have an abundance of both avgas (100 LL) and Jet A […]
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Wicks offers iPad freedom with MyClip
More and more pilots are incorporating the versatile iPads with their flying. Problem is, where do you put the iPad during a cross country flight? MyClip has come up with a solution that turns the computer into a kneeboard. This allows hands-free operation while airborne while making it easier to type or change screens, according […]
FAA upgrades Castleberry’s certification
Castleberry Instruments and Avionics’s repair station has earned FAA full Class 1, 2, 3 Radio, Class 1, 2, 3, 4, Instrument and Limited Airframe ratings. These upgrades enable Castleberry to add all avionics, all instruments, as well as installations and certain aircraft certifications to its current service offerings, company officials said. “Earning these ratings will […]
Aircraft Spruce stocks Tempest EPS
All engines accumulate moisture when they are not run everyday. Moisture will oxidize and create rust in the engine causing potential damage as well as faulty oil analysis. The Tempest Engine Preservation System (EPS) protects the aircraft engine from damage, according to officials with Aircraft Spruce, which now stocks the product. The EPS pumps dry […]
LiveAirShowTV plans Reno coverage
It’s time for the 48th Annual Reno National Championship Air Races, and LiveAirShowTV will once again be on the ramp from Wednesday, Sept. 14, to Sunday, Sept. 18, to bring race fans the inside story. Beginning Wednesday of race week, video will be gathered during the day, and then assembled and posted online that night. […]
Latest issue of FAA Safety Briefing online
The September/October 2011 issue of FAA Safety Briefing presents the wide world of flying and showcases many of the training and educational opportunities available in aviation. Whether it’s earning a new rating or certificate, experiencing the thrill of soaring, or getting more familiar with glass cockpits, there are several fun and exciting ways of expanding […]
Aspen Avionics receives TSA approval for synthetic vision
Aspen Avionics has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval of Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV) for Evolution Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFDs). Evolution Synthetic Vision is enabled by Software Version 2.4.x, which will be available upon Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval. FAA STC approval of ESV is imminent and shipment availability is […]
Hawker Beechcraft bases mobile support vehicles across the U.S.
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) has chosen the base locations for its Mobile Technical Support team’s fleet of ground support vehicles. These vehicles, in addition to a support aircraft, are equipped to provide quick response to unexpected customer aircraft service issues, according to company officials. A ground support unit is positioned on the West […]
eBooks now available in SAE library
SAE International’s Digital Library now includes eBooks to bolster its already collection of more than 175,000 technical papers, standards, and related publications from SAE International and other organizations. SAE International’s portfolio of eBooks in the SAE Digital Library includes 117 titles. In addition, SAE International offers bundled sets of eBooks on the following topics: Engine […]