American Legend Aircraft Co. has introduced an incentive program for new Legend Cub customers, giving buyers two Bose Aviation Headset X, a retail value of $1,990. To take advantage of this offer, new customers must place an order for the company’s AL3 open cowl model, which includes the Continental O-200 100-horsepower engine with composite propeller, […]
Products
Aktion Supply to distribute Zip-Chem and Royal Adhesives
Aktion Supply, Inc. has been selected as a distributor for the aerospace product lines of Zip-Chem Products, Inc. and Royal Adhesives and Sealants, Inc. for the western United States. Zip-Chem’s aerospace line includes corrosion inhibitors, lubricants and cleaners, while Royal Adhesives and Sealants’ latest product, Hardman WS 8020 sealant, was recently qualified to Aerospace Industry […]
Computer pilots can fly like the pros with Jeppesen SIMCharts
Jeppesen recently launched the latest offering in its long-running SIMCharts product line. Designed exclusively for flight simulation enthusiasts, virtual airline operators, and pilots who use PC simulators to develop or hone their skills, SIMCharts v4.0 plugs and plays with Microsoft Flight Simulator X and contains a worldwide terminal chart set that matches the Jeppesen NavData […]
Axis Jet launches new air charter division
Axis Jet has launched a new air charter division. The FAA-approved Part 135 air carrier service is based at Sacramento Executive Airport in California. Axis Jet’s charter fleet includes a King Air 350, King Air 300 and King Air C90B. For more information: 916-391-5000
‘A Legacy of Letters’: Book chronicles World War II hero’s hopes, dreams, fears
In 2002, Clinton Frederick returned to his grandparents’ house for a family wedding. Remembering from his childhood that the attic contained Japanese swords, a parachute and other World War II memorabilia, he decided to look around up there. In an old trunk he found more than 100 letters written by his father, Capt. George Frederick, […]
Yingling Aviation named Rockwell Collins service center
Yingling Aviation, Inc. of Wichita was recently named an authorized avionics sales and service center by Rockwell Collins Business & Regional Aviation Electronics of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information: 316-943-3246
‘The Few’: The tale of American pilots in the Battle of Britain
“The Few, The American Knights of the Air Who Risked Everything to Fight in the Battle of Britain,” by Alex Kershaw, details the exploits of American pilots who risked criminal prosecution, not to mention their lives, to fight in the Battle of Britain. At the time America was neutral, and those who joined in the […]
Sennheiser unveils new line of boomsets
Sennheiser recently unveiled its latest headset for professional pilots, the HME(C) 46 Series. The 46 Series includes both passive models and ANC models with Sennheiser’s proprietary NoiseGard system. Features include separate in-cable volume controls for each ear. The lightweight headsets are ergonomically designed with a two-piece headband to ensure a secure fit, comfortable ear pads […]
Duncan Aviation’s Glass Box Project expands
Duncan Aviation’s Glass Box Project has continued to expand its reach with certifications for Falcon 50s, Challenger 600s/601-1As, Falcon 900s, Astras, Hawker 800/800XPO/1000s and Gulfstreams. The company expects to soon be working on a Challenger 601-3A/3R installation. Introduced in 2004, the Glass Box Project is an effort to make available the latest in emerging flat-panel […]