Recently published is “Lord Have Mercy” by World War II veteran Gilbert Burns, a compilation of his diary accounts as an dive bomber pilot, beginning in his early years as hes drafted for the war, to his basic training and flight training, and through his over 100 combat missions overseas. As he was growing up, […]
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TimeTrac upgraded
P2 Aviation Technology is set to release its software Version 2.5 for its TimeTrac Maintenance Tracking System. Highlighting the list of enhancements is the addition of the Import/Export feature, according to company officials, who explain this allows for easy sharing of data between computers. “Now you don’t have to be a computer expert to share […]
Texas university launches aviation program
Next year, the University of North Texas will become the first Texas public college or university to offer a bachelor of science in aviation logistics. The program, which will be offered by the UNT College of Business, will begin accepting students next fall. UNT’s program will give students the education and the experience needed to […]
Mid-Continent partners with AeroMech on new emergency power supply
Mid-Continent Instruments is partnering with AeroMech Inc. in the certification of the new MD835 Emergency Power Supply. This teams Mid-Continent’s lithium battery with AeroMech’s expertise in the development of avionics STCs, including a number of complex RVSM certifications for fixed-wing aircraft, according to Mid-Continent Instruments officials. “The MD835 features Lithium Nanophosphate technology, something never-before used […]
High Flow Remote Oxygen Regulator debuts
Aircraft operators requiring high oxygen flow rates have had few choices in regulators, and those choices came with long delivery lead times. To solve the problem, Aerox has added a High Flow Remote Regulator to its regulator line-up, stocked and ready for immediate delivery. According to Lloyd Boston, president of Aerox, “customer requests indicated that […]
RANS names S-19 Venterra
RANS has officially named its S-19 model the Venterra. “Sales of the kit have been exciting, and we now have over 100 planes under construction around the world. We should see several flying in the next few months,” said CEO Randy Schlitter, noting the kit has been in production since late 2008. RANS originally decided […]
RANS introduces LSA
RANS has unveiled the Coyote II S-6ELS. Based on the S-6ES, the new sport plane is available in either trike or tailwheel configurations. With the standard 80-hp Rotax — or optional 100 hp — the plane offers short field performance, 550 pound useful load, 95 knots cruising speed, easy entry cabin, and a proven service […]
‘Amelia’ plane photos released
With all the buzz surrounding the premiere of the new movie “Amelia,” Aerographs, a Georgia company that specializes in aviation photography, has released photos it took last year of a Lockheed 12A Electra Junior, which appears in the film. For more information: Aerographs.com
Travelers pulls out of U.S. GA market
Insurance company Travelers Cos. Inc. is exiting the U.S. general aviation market. According to a story at BusinessInsurance.com, the company’s Hartford, Conn.-based general aviation practice has stopped quoting new business. The firm will honor existing quotes but will not write new business after Dec. 31, the story noted.