Tom Carter, of Big Fork, Montana, enjoyed his career in the cockpit of the F-16, so when it ended, he said needed an airplane that could scratch the “fighter” itch and still provide good cross-country performance and reasonable operating costs. After researching the matter, Carter flew his Cessna 180 to the VansAircraft.com factory in Oregon […]
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Mooney debuts technical publications library
Mooney has introduced a complete Technical Publications Master Library for all M20 through M20TN aircraft. All of the publications are on a 2 GB Lexar JumpDrive, engraved with the Mooney logo. Each drive contains aircraft model specific technical publications, including Pilot Operating Handbooks, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Service and Maintenance Manuals. Service Bulletins, Service Instructions and […]
ChartDealer.com debuts
ChartDealer.com has launched its new website to help thousands of businesses affected by NACO’s new Chart Agent Policy. Beginning Oct. 5, NACO will no longer serve chart agents that ordered less than $5,000 a year in aeronautical charts. This change in policy will affect the majority (93%) of aeronautical chart sellers, pilot shops, flight schools, […]
Nusil expands line of ice-phobic coatings
NuSil Technology, a manufacturer of silicone-based materials for the aerospace, aircraft, electronics and photonics industries, has added four new products to its line of ice-phobic coatings. Ice build-up can cause major safety concerns, serious problems across many industries, and subsequently great economic impact. Ice-phobic coatings are commonly used on aircraft wings, control surfaces, and engines. […]
Aviation greeting cards debut
StonehouseCollection.com, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based greeting card retailer, has produced a line of aviation greeting cards for military and general aviation pilots and enthusiasts. The line includes holiday cards, birthday cards and note cards featuring colorful and humorous aviation themes. “We’re located just down the street from one of the busiest single-runway airports in the nation,” […]
MaxDim solution for AD approved
The FAA has awarded Seaton Engineering an AMOC (Alternate Method of Compliance) for the Cessna AD 93-24-15 that utilizes the Seaton Engineering MaxDim Dimmer control 9100-001-A as “Termination Action for AD 93-24-15” and to fulfill the requirements of the AD. This AD addresses certain models of Cessna aircraft and rheostats that possibly cause in-flight fires, […]
Cessna releases Sport Pilot training course
Cessna Aircraft Co. has released its new Cessna Sport/Private Pilot Course to its Cessna Pilot Center network. The training program meets acceptable training standards for private pilot certification under Part 141 by the FAA, according to Cessna officials. “The new training program is a key component of Cessna’s effort to make flying more accessible and […]
Hartzell offers larger-diameter Top Prop conversions for Cessna 206
A new Cessna 206 Top Prop 3-blade propeller kit is now available from Hartzell Propeller Inc. The STC covers most normally-aspirated floatplanes and landplanes manufactured from 1964 through to 1977, as well as most Turbo 206 floatplanes delivered between 1964 to 1973. The STC adds 82-, 84- and 86-diameter options to conversion kits already available […]
Stocking stuffer safety
ACR Electronics, Inc. has some gift suggestions that will save lives. These stocking stuffers, priced from $499 for the new 406 MHz SARLink GPS Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) to the basic Hot Shot Signal Mirror at just $13, are available at a variety of outdoor dealers and retailers around the county. Also pictured is the […]