A free Sport Pilot/Kite Wing presentation has been added to the Pilot Journey website (PilotJourney.com). The 20 minute presentation starts with a quick review of the categories of aircraft in Sport Pilot, then proceeds to discuss Kite Wing flying. Pilot Journey also has created a Sport Pilot forum section. Future additions include a directory for those […]
Products
New ComfortGrip handle unveiled
Bondhus Corp. introduces new ergonomically-designed handles for its ballpoint and star-tipped screwdriver tools. The new handles feature soft rubber coating to ensure maximum comfort and grip.
Security awareness training offered
Barker & Associates, a general aviation security, training and consulting firm in Ormond Beach, Fla., is offering TSA compliant Security Awareness Training for flight schools and independent CFIs – along with consulting services on a wide-range of compliance, security and regulatory issues facing the general aviation and flight training industries. “The flight training segment of […]
Cirrus offers air conditioning
Cirrus Design Corp.’s SR22 now offers air conditioning as original equipment. The Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning System from Enviro costs $19,990. The company also is offering a fan-driven ventilation system for all SR series aircraft, which circulates ambient or heated air throughout the cabin. The fan, which may be operated in ground and flight modes, […]
Keep birds away
Bird-Proof bird repellent compound discourages birds from alighting and nesting for a year or more, even under the most extreme weather conditions. The chemical compound has a tacky, uncomfortable feeling that birds avoid, yet it’s harmless, odorless, nonpoisonous and environmentally friendly. Two formulations, gel and liquid, serve all applications and are easy to apply to […]
Weldcraft offers water-cooled TIG torch options
For higher amperage applications requiring flexibility and reliability, Weldcraft offers its CS410, 410 amp water-cooled TIG torch. The CS410 is part of Weldcraft’s Crafter Series and is an alternative to the lower amperage CS310 (310 amp) torch. Like the CS310, the CS410 increases amperage output without increasing torch size to improve handling and control on […]
Million Air addsCessna Citationto its charter fleet
Million Air Salt Lake City has added a Cessna Citation XL to its fleet. The new addition further diversifies Million Air’s current fleet, which includes aircraft from Pilatus, Lear, Raytheon, Cessna and Gulfstream. For more information: 801-359-2085.
Sharpen your skillson airspace systemand weather formats
Sporty’s latest DVD, “Airspace and Weather Format Review,” provides an introduction to or refresher of aviation weather and airspace. With 3-D graphics and animation, this program demystifies the complex types of airspace. The DVD explains the various classes of airspace, their operating rules, dimensions and charting symbols. Examples are given for each class of alphabet […]
Better weather info from All Weather
All Weather, Inc. has released the Model 8340 Laser Ceilometer, the first ceilometer to use an eye-safe, low power, laser transmitter to measure the height of any cloud type, including cirrus ice clouds, from 0 to 40,000 feet. It also is capable of simultaneously detecting and measuring up to four layers of clouds, providing reliable […]

