ELITE Simulation Solutions introduces its Virtual Flight Instructor – Instrument (VFII) software package. The VFII is a stand-alone, scenario-based IFR instruction and evaluation program that uses a virtual CFII to guide pilots through a progression of flight lessons centered on the requirements found in the FAA’s Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards guide. Each lesson is […]
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Lincoln unleashes more power with its new generator/welder units
Lincoln Electric’s new Power Arc 5500 generator/welder generates 5,500 watts of surge AC generator power and 125 amps of AC welding amperage. Two tools in one, the Power Arc can handle many common AC power needs during a power outage, as well handle AC welding for a wide variety of maintenance, construction and repair projects. […]
LightSpeed launches the Mach I headset
LightSpeed Aviation has released its newest headset: Mach 1. The Mach 1 is In-The-Ear communication technology combined with up to 40dB of passive hearing protection. Packaged in a silver metallic case, the magnesium alloy headset with a gooseneck boom and noise canceling electret mic weighs in at under one ounce. Specially designed ear plugs block […]
Print getting too small? Safety eyewear with reading magnifiers now available
Uvex has added a selection of reading magnifiers to its line of FitLogic Safety Eyewear, ideal for workers who require magnification for fine detail work, reading or inspection. With an aging workforce, more safety directors are finding the need to add safety eyewear with reading magnifiers to their offering. Individual bifocal readers are molded onto […]
Unison launches a new website
Unison Industries unveiled its new Autolite Annie website, AutoliteAnnie.com, at EAA AirVenture. The new website, an extension of Unison’s piston products section on its corporate website (UnisonIndustries.com), will focus on Unison’s Autolite Aviation Spark Plugs product line and its logo icon Autolite Annie. The website gives information not only about the company’s spark plus, but […]
LoPresti lights the way
LoPresti Aviation Corp. unveiled its new expanded line of Hi-Intensity Landing and Taxi Lights at AirVenture 2005. Already a standard in GA, the LoPresti “Boom Beam” is original equipment on Cirrus, Lancair, Adam and Raytheon products. Newly available is Boom Beam 50LC, which provides more than 750,000 lumens of Xenon lighting — 50% more than […]
Salary study released
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has published its 2005 annual survey of general aviation service employee compensation. The survey includes salaries and benefits for pilots, line-service personnel, maintenance technicians, dispatchers, inspectors, customer service representatives and more. Employees’ compensation is broken down by geographic region of the country, by the company’s gross sales, by size of […]
Fabric pilot bags now shipping
PilotMall.com Aviation Superstore is now shipping a new line of fabric pilot bags. The line includes bags of all sizes. Each bag has several features designed to enhance cockpit organization. PilotMall.com, which offers more than 1,500 aviation products, has been designing soft leather pilot bags since 1999. The fabric bags range in price from $24.99 […]
Sporty’s offers Rod Machado Training Package
Make learning to fly easier and more fun with books and DVDs from noted aviation enthusiast and educator Rod Machado. Sporty’s Pilot Shop is now selling Machado’s Private Pilot Handbook and Samurai Airmanship DVD in a package. Machado’s Private Pilot Handbook contains detailed training information gained through his 35 years of experience and 8,000 hours […]