RANS Designs Inc. has re-released its classic instructional video on how to clear coat on Dacron aircraft covering. Many ultralight aircraft use a per-sewn Dacron sailcloth for covering material. Overexposure to sunlight will diminish the strength of the Dacron. Clear coating with a good quality urethane is highly recommended for both longer life and improved […]
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Beringer introduces nosewheel for RV-10
Beringer Wheels & Brakes has introduced a new nosewheel and axle kit for the Van’s RV-10. The new nosewheel kit includes the lightweight Beringer wheel and a mounted tubeless tire, plus a one-piece thru-axle and associated parts and hardware necessary for the installation. Builders have long battled the setup of the nose wheel, which, in […]
Cessna launches mobile version of customer service website
Cessna Aircraft Co. has launched a new mobile version of its Citation Customer Service website. Customers can go to Cessna.mobi on their smartphones, iPads or tablets to access contact points for technical information, Cessna Service Parts & Programs, Citation Service Centers, field service reps, customer care, authorized service facilities and the Customer Service leadership team. […]
Landmark Aviation begins operations at MIA
Landmark Aviation, which earlier this year was awarded a 10-year lease to be the new FBO services provider at Miami International Airport MIA, began operations earlier this month. “We have been looking forward to being a part of the Miami International Airport and Miami-Dade County community,” said Dan Bucaro, President & CEO of Landmark Aviation. […]
Sporty’s updates apps
Sporty’s Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check apps have been updated. Sporty’s Flight Review App now includes a review quiz, including the relevant video segment for test review. The new app also includes the FAA’s publication “Guide to an Effective Flight Review,” and you can print the worksheets and checklists from this brochure using the […]
Fantasy of Flight offers BOGO
Fantasy of Flight, Central Florida’s aviation attraction, is offering Florida residents a Buy One/Get One Free offer on adult and children’s general admission from July 1-Sept. 30, 2011. Proof of residency is required. The attraction has planned special children’s activities this summer in its Fun with Flight center — all included in the price of […]
King Air oil coolers now available
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products, Inc. now produces an FAA-PMA oil cooler for many popular Beech King Air models. Aero-Classics’ new oil cooler part number 8001467 is FAA-PMA for installation on most Beech King Air 90, 100, and 200 series aircraft, according to company officials. The oil cooler also comes with a factory new vernatherm installed […]
Win a flight in a P-51
In partnership with Stallion 51 Corporation, Angel Flight Southeast is offering one lucky person the experience of a lifetime — a one-hour orientation flight in the World War II fighter, the P-51 Mustang “Crazy Horse.” For $20, entrants can put their name in the hat to win a half-day program at Stallion 51’s headquarters in […]
Major Overhaul Kits for Lamar Starters now available
Lamar Technologies of Marysville, Wash., has developed new major overhaul kits for its line of lightweight Lycoming and Continental starters. After consulting with industry operators, owners and flight schools, it was recognized that downtime is critical in this economy and there is a need to minimize downtime and costs when repairing or replacing starters, according […]