For years Piper PA28 and PA32 owners have been plagued with a heater temperature control that will not stay positioned. With cold weather upon us, this situation can make winter flying very uncomfortable. Aircraft Door Seals, LLC has developed a Heater Temperature Control Lock that can be installed in minutes and provides a positive adjustable […]
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Valley Air Crafts named new Air Tractor dealer for California
Valley Air Crafts in Tulare, Calif., has joined the Air Tractor dealer network as a full-service airplane and parts dealer. Mike Schoenau, Valley Air Crafts owner and president, will oversee the new dealership operations. The FBO has been a factory-authorized Air Tractor service center for the past 10 years. Valley Air Crafts will sell and […]
New glareshield adds beauty and improves visibility
Aircraft Door Seals, LLC in Bethany, Okla., has just completed development of a new Glareshield for Piper models PA28, PA32 and PA34. The glareshield is made of FAA-approved temperature stable Lexan covered with sound proofing foam and a new non-glare vinyl that looks like leather. With a 3-inch eyebrow over the instrument panel, it not […]
Make your leather upholstery like new
Perrone Leather, a global manufacturer of commercial aircraft upholstery leather, has become an FAA Certified Repair Station for its Leather Dress Cover Repair Program. Perrone can repair in-flight dress covers to “like new” condition from ink stains, gum, rub-through, scratches and soiling for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Perrone’s process, which is OEM […]
“One Six Right” DVD released
“One Six Right” is an inspiring documentary film that celebrates the unsung hero of aviation — the local airport. The film shares the timeless romance of flying and dispels common misconceptions about general aviation airports by tracing the life, history and struggles of Southern California’s Van Nuys Airport (VNY). “One Six Right” is presented in […]
Atlanta Aerospace Composites plans expansion
Atlanta Aerospace Composites started out as a repair station in a small way, doing repairs to fiberglass aircraft, like the Cirrus. It moved on to work with carbon fiber and Kevlar, becoming a repair station for Lancair and Diamond aircraft. The shop also began performing radome repairs for general aviation, corporate aircraft and commuter airlines, […]
LoPresti sets series of hangar talks
LoPresti, a leading provider of aviation performance solutions, will host a series of clinics on the first Saturday of each month. February’s hangar talk, slated for Feb. 4, will focus on “Carbs, Air Filter, Fuel selection and Additives.” The March 4th event will focus on “Engine Analysis.” All hangar talks are at LoPresti’s headquarters in […]
State tax guide available
The 2005 State Tax Guide for General Aviation is now available. The majority of the state legislatures are only in session for a few months, which can cause rapid changes in tax laws. Conklin & de Decker tracks all the state aviation tax issues so subscribers to the State Tax Guide are able to download […]
Superior Air Parts broadens Millennium cylinder line
Superior Air Parts, Inc. has introduced a new series of FAA approved, direct replacement standard cast Millennium Cylinders for the popular Continental 470/520/550 engines. The new line of cylinders will be manufactured to Superior’s specifications by Thielert Aircraft Engines of Hamburg, Germany. The cylinders will be covered by a 15-month parts and labor warranty. For […]