SheltAir Aviation Services has expanded its FBO network with the addition of a facility at the Pompano Beach Air Park (PMP) in Pompano Beach, Florida. This brings the SheltAir FBO network to 13 FBOs in New York, Georgia and Florida. Pompano Beach Air Park is located approximately five miles northeast of Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport […]
Products
Caravan EVS STC awarded
One Sky Aviation has received an STC for installation of the Max Viz EVS-100/600 Enhanced Vision System for the Cessna Caravan product line, including the 208 and 208B models. The EVS-100/600 weighs less than 1.5 pounds and mounts like any external antenna. An introductory price of $20,995 is being offered for a limited time for […]
Pitcairn biography released
Just published by Bryn Athyn College Press is “Harold F. Pitcairn: Aviator, Inventor, and Developer of the Autogiro.” The book chronicles the life of aviation pioneer Pitcairn, 1897-1960, who developed the Pitcairn Mailwing plane and one of the first commercial airlines, which later became Eastern Airlines. He is best known for his role in developing […]
Flight Design appoints Western distributor
Flight Design USA has appointed Flight Design West as the new western states distributor for the CT series LSA. Flight Design West, based in Las Vegas, has teamed with Lone Mountain Aviation and Mountain Aircraft Sales to handle the LSA from sales to training. Flight Design West will cover Nevada, California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, […]
Reader Plates now available on Kindle DX
Now available from Reader Plates, LLC are combined approach plates and Airport/Facility directories for the Kindle DX electronic book reader. The FAA/NACO terminal approach procedures are organized for ease of use and are formatted for readability on the Kindle DX, according to officials with the Austin, Texas-based company. Each procedure is viewable and sunlight readable […]
A new way to view Jepp charts
Jeppesen has joined forces with SOLIDFX and iRex to provide pilots with a new way to view and manage Jeppesen electronic terminal charts with a portable e-reader device. Jeppesen’s vector graphic electronic charts, displayed on the FX10 system by SOLIDFX, give pilots access to approaches, standard instrument departures, standard terminal arrival routes and airport diagrams. […]
World Aerobatic Championship to air live
Internet sports TV channel, airsports.tv, will host exclusive live online coverage of the 25th FAI World Aerobatic Championship Aug. 28-29. This will be the first time that live broadcast of the FAI World Aerobatic Championship will be available online. The online TV channel will broadcast live online with full running commentary for up to six […]
Blackhawk unveils Caravan engine upgrade
Blackhawk Modifications unveiled the newest member of its family of engine upgrades at AirVenture last month. The 850-shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine delivers new life to the already venerable Grand Caravan by introducing an additional 175 shp in all phases of flight, according to company officials, who note certification is expected in the fourth […]
Flight Design features hand controls
Flight Design now offers hands-only control of its CT, plus an underside cargo pod that can hold a wheelchair, folding bicycle or other items too large to store in the LSA’s main baggage area. The modified control stick has two grips: The right is equipped with a push-to-talk button and a switch for throttle control; […]