UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman and US flight control systems developer Genesys Aerosystems are working together to certify the latest S-TEC 3100 autopilot system on Britten-Norman’s range of Islander aircraft.
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Wipaire gets FAA nod for change to Caravans with floats
“We did this flight manual supplement to align the Outside Ambient Temperature (OAT) flight and ground limit for a floated Caravan with that of a wheeled Caravan,” explains Brad Kutz, vice president of engineering for Wipaire. “Prior to this, the ground OAT was limited to 42C (107.6F). Now, it has been raised to 47C (116.6F).”
Aviation Weather Handbook released
The book discusses each aspect of weather as it relates to aircraft operation and flight safety and provides information on the tools available for flight planning and in-flight weather decisions, including observations, analyses, and forecasts.
King Airs get even cooler
An electrically driven air conditioning system will soon be a standard feature on all new Beechcraft King Air 360s.
Entry Door LED Light approved for King Airs
The Entry Door LED light, which replaces incandescent bulbs, features a bayonet socket for “a true plug-and-play direct replacement installation, without aircraft mods,” PWI officials noted.
Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide updated
The guide explains all the symbology for FAA sectional, terminal area, flyway planning, helicopter route, en route low- and high-altitude, and oceanic route charts, as well as standard terminal arrival routes, standard instrument departures, and instrument approach procedures.
11-bladed propeller in the works
The new 11-blade propeller for turbine aircraft is the latest in the German company’s quest to explore the possibilities in propeller technology.
From head to toe
Flight Outfitters has introduced new hats, beanies, and socks.
New jacket designed by pilots for pilots
New from Sporty’s is the Flight Gear Jacket, a lightweight jacket designed for pilots who fly general aviation airplanes.