Sporty’s DVD courses now offer the endorsement to take the FAA written examination. To be eligible for the written exam endorsement, users must complete the video training material and demonstrate comprehension by completing practice examinations, according to Sporty’s officials. “Working with students to complete the FAA written exam first will allow them to focus on […]
Products
Plastek inks deal with The Pilot Shop
Plastek, LLC has reached a distribution agreement with The Pilot Shop to provide cockpit acrylics repair and restoration products, as well as aircraft navigation system cleaning solutions. “The agreement allows the pilot and aircraft restoration community to visit the store front and obtain our commercial grade products, including display and navigation system cleaning solutions, and […]
2009 Aircraft Cost Evaluator released
Conklin & de Decker’s latest Aircraft Cost Evaluator Volume 1 has been released. The evaluator delivers up-to-date operating cost data to help subscribers stay ahead in these turbulent times, according to company officials. The 2009 Aircraft Cost Evaluator (ACE) release adds more aircraft, including the Honda Jet that is forecasted to be certified in 2010. […]
The Finer Points of Flying
The Finer Points of Flying has reached the 1 millionth download of its online series of flight training videos and podcasts. The Finer Points of Flying is comprised of more than 200 episodes of aviation podcasts, videos, and interviews with industry professionals. All are available at TheFinerPoints.net. Hosted by flight instructor and musician Jason Miller, […]
FAA approves new tailwheel for Husky
Alaska Bushwheel has just completed the FAA’s approval process for utilizing a new tailwheel assembly on Aviat Aircraft’s Husky A-1C. The new tailwheel features a three leaf steel tail spring that weighs 2.5 pounds less than the old five leaf model and is approved for the Husky’s 2,200 pound gross weight. The new Alaska Bushwheel […]
Cessna gets FAA nod for G1000 SVT
Cessna Aircraft Co. has received FAA certification for Garmin’s Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) for all G1000-equipped 172 Skyhawks, 182 Skylanes, 206 Stationairs and the Caravan product line. The Garmin G1000 SVT gives the pilot a 3D graphical representation of the surrounding terrain and displays the aircraft’s position in an enhanced topographical database, according to company […]
Financing available for seat upgrades, complete interiors from Oregon Aero
Until May 31, production aircraft owners and pilots can get $250 off any single Oregon Aero VK SmartCushion Seat Cushion Upgrade and $500 off two single Seat Cushion Upgrades. The company also is working with Aircraft Banking Centers, Inc. of Locust Grove, Ga., to provide financing and refinancing for VK SmartCushion Upgrade customers or for […]
STC for Soloy’s C-206 Observer Seat
Soloy Aviation Solutions has received FAA approval of its Cessna 206 Observer Seat Kit. Designed for installation in the Cessna 206H and T206H models, the swiveling seat installation is used with the Soloy Observer Window for law enforcement surveillance operations. The seat utilizes the existing Cessna center row seat and features a shoulder harness adaptation […]
SimCom launches cost saving Citation course
SimCom Training Centers now offers customers a cost-saving option for the Citation Single Pilot Training course. The program is FAA Part 142 and insurance industry approved and eliminates the requirements to take a check ride in the aircraft. Training is conducted at SimCom’s training center in Orlando, Fla. “All training, including the initial check ride, […]