Franson Technology has released Franson GpsGate, a Windows and PocketPC utility that lets you run many GPS applications using a single GPS. You can create any number of virtual serial ports, simulate a GPS, and log and replay GPS data. Serious GPS users often have several applications that they want to run simultaneously. With Franson […]
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EGPWS performance training software available
Electronic Flight Solutions, Inc. offers FAA-accepted CompleteLearning TAWS training for Honeywell EGPWS. The PC-based software addresses the needs of corporate flight departments in a cost-effective manner, according to Brett Bell, vice president of business development. “To achieve the most from a cockpit flight safety system such as EGPWS (TAWS), a pilot needs to be trained […]
US Door offers ‘wind-load certified’ option
Four major hurricanes in less than two months increased the awareness for Wind-load Certified roll-up industrial metal doors manufactured by US Door & Building Components. In 2004, Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne devastated various parts of Florida. US Door & Building Components President John McLane, based in Orlando, witnessed much of the destruction firsthand. […]
Blackhawk King Air XP offers McCauley four-bladed prop
The FAA has granted Blackhawk Modifications an STC for installation of a McCauley C762 four-bladed propeller for the Blackhawk King Air XP. Blackhawk King Air XP operators have primarily used their existing three-blade or four-blade factory original propellers. The McCauley C762 four-bladed propeller provides better climb and cruise performance and lowers cabin noise when compared […]
Aviat Husky offered with new Hartzell prop option
Aviat Aircraft has secured STC rights to offer a second propeller option for the Husky. Up to this past winter, the Husky was produced with a 76-inch, two-blade Hartzell propeller. Recently it became possible to order a new aircraft with an 82-inch MT composite propeller, and now it is possible to opt for an 80-inch […]
New book traces history of Wings Field
The first controllable powered flight might have occurred at Kitty Hawk, but much of aviation’s progress took place at Wings Field, a small airport near Philadelphia that is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Airport lighting used the world over began in a small shop at Wings. A device that helped Navy pilots avoid accidents […]
Mid-Continent Instruments launches the Mini Gyro
With the panel space of today’s GA aircraft at a premium, Mid-Continent Instruments is launching its new Mini Gyro — a 4200 series electric attitude indicator — featuring a 2-inch attitude gyro small enough to be placed just about anywhere in your instrument panel. The 2-inch Mini Gyro is comparable in many ways to the […]
Engine baffles now available
Airframes, Inc., of Big Lake, Alaska, has received FAA-PMA approval on engine baffles for a number of popular aircraft. In production are complete sets for the Cessna models 150, 170, 172, 180, 182, 185 and 206. All parts are available individually, as well as in sets. Baffles are precisely made on state-of-the-art equipment and have […]
New power converter available
QC Avionix has just debuted a 24-volt to 12-volt power converter for aircraft cockpits. The QCAvionix Power Converter converts 22-30 volts D.C. power from an aircraft accessory plug to 13.5 volts D.C. for powering 12-14 volt devices. The electronic switching regulator dissipates minimal power while continuously delivering up to 10 amps at 13.5 volts. The […]