The book is about one of World War II’s hidden figures, Hazel Ying Lee, the first Asian American woman to earn a pilot certificate, join the WASPs, and fly for the United States military amid widespread anti-Asian sentiment and policies.
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New monitor for oxygen systems debuts
The monitor allows pilots to monitor oxygen capacity in flight via an iOS or Android app, according to Aerox officials.
STC revision boosts Caravan power
With this revision, Caravans with a 5-blade MT-Propeller are now certified for a power rating up to 950 shp.
Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide updated
The 11th edition of the Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Jason Blair aligns with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) that went into effect May 31, 2024.
You can own a piece of a B-17
PlaneTags, made by MotoArt, are limited-edition aviation mementos made from the skin of an aircraft. PlaneTags can be used as an ID tag, keychain, or displayed as a collectible.
Sporty’s introduces Pull-Down Tie-Down Kit
Designed to accommodate both high- and low-wing aircraft, the Flight Gear Pull-Down Tie-Down Kit includes two ropes, measuring 10 feet each, and one rope, measuring 6 feet, for the aircraft tail. All ropes are 3/8-inches in diameter, “providing ample strength for a secure hold, even in gusty conditions,” Sporty’s officials said.
Italian company brings new life to iconic Fairey-Reed propeller
Now undergoing production for the U.S. market, the original all-metal fixed-pitch propeller has been reproduced by GT-Propellers of Italy in a wood composite with metal leading-edge protection.
Sporty’s introduces professional logbook covers
Sporty’s recently introduced its logbook covers as a “stylish and practical way for pilots to carry and protect their logbook and other important documents,” according to company officials.
A new era for the connected cockpit in certified aircraft
The AV-Link enables the display of non-certified ADS-B traffic data on certified avionics instruments, according to officials with uAvionix.