Recently released on DVD is “Thunderheads,” a documentary about a group of scientists, researchers and pilots — in seven planes and armed with the best high-tech gadgets money can buy — embark into the eye of a storm in an effort to understand the role of thunderstorms in the global warming puzzle. The documentary chronicles […]
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Multi-purpose borescope debuts
Spectronics Corp. has recently introduced the CB-1000 COBRA, part of the COBRA series of multi-purpose borescopes. This scope features a built-in UV LED for detection of fluid leaks and surface flaws and a white light LED for component inspection. The CB-1000 COBRA has a 10mm, 24 inch “no-droop” shaft that maintains its position for easy […]
Streaming live from Farnborough
Can’t make it to this year’s Farnborough International Airshow? You can see all the action on your computer or smartphone, courtesy of Flightglobal and FLIR Systems, who are teaming up to stream live video from the show. FLIR officials will use the Star SAFIRE HD, which will be based in the Flightglobal Media Chalet sited […]
Sierra long range fuel tank mod approved for Soloy 206 upgrades
Sierra Industries Ltd. has amended its Cessna 206 Long Range Fuel System STC, allowing the installation of the wing tank modification to the turbine engine upgrade from Soloy Aviation Solutions. Sierra’s STC amendment is applicable to the original Soloy Turbine Cessna 206 Mark I and the new Soloy Aviation Solutions Mark II aircraft. Sierra’s Long […]
Career seminars slated
Delta Connection Academy (DCA) will hold a series of Aviation Career Seminars in the Dallas/Houston area for those interested in learning about pilot career opportunities and training. Alumni of the academy will share information about their training experience and career tracks. DCA has trained students from 90 different countries and placed pilots with more than […]
Signal Aviation earns Lycoming service center designation
Signal Aviation has been designated a Lycoming Authorized Service Center (ASC). Based at the Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) in New Hampshire, the company operates a Cessna Service Center and provides maintenance and repair for all manner of piston aircraft, including Lycoming engines with advanced technology. As a Lycoming Authorized Service Center, Signal will be able […]
Corbi upgrades Billet Fuel Pump
Corbi Air Inc. has upgraded its Billet Fuel Pump. Now outfitted with AN fittings, the upgraded pump addresses a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin issued June 15 by the FAA on OEM Rotax 912 engines, according to company officials. The SAIB states: “In some cases, if the input pressure to the mechanical fuel pump is high […]
Fleet tracking system leads rescuers to birds caught in Gulf oil spill
EMS Aviation’s FLEET tracking system is being used by Florida-based Heliworks Inc. to help rescue birds endangered by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Contracted by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to search for affected birds and lead rescuers to their locations, Heliworks operates Bell 206Ls equipped with the EMS Aviation FLEET […]
Pilot FAR/AIM for iPad released
CoDeveloper has launched PilotFAR/AIM 4.1, with new support for the Apple iPad. PilotFAR/AIM now runs on the full gamut of Apple iOS devices including the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, and is a free upgrade for existing users. CoDeveloper also offers individual PilotFAR and PilotAIM apps, which are also now available with iPad support. PilotFAR/AIM […]