Let there be light

Posted on August 5th, 2005 by

If you are in the market for a powerful, long lasting flashlight, take a look at the FlashLED FLT-4001 offered by LEDtronics. The energy-efficient FlashLED FLT-4001 can operate for up to eight days on three standard alkaline C-cell batteries. Please... Continue Reading →

AeroLift increases hangar space

Posted on August 5th, 2005 by

At most airports there is a waiting list for hangar space. One way to increase the availability of space and reduce hangar rash caused by close quarters is the installation of Aero-Lifts. Think of them as bunk beds for airplanes,... Continue Reading →

Flight Explorer Pilot Edition: New tool for saving time and improving safety

Posted on August 5th, 2005 by

GA pilots now have a new tool that will save them time and money when they are preparing to fly: Flight Explorer Pilot Edition from Flight Explorer, a provider of Internet-based, real-time global flight tracking information, reporting and display products. Continue Reading →

Sportsplanes.com becomes distributor for Nexaer

Posted on August 5th, 2005 by

Nexaer, a sport aircraft design and manufacturing company in Colorado Springs, has signed an agreement with Sportsplanes.com to promote and market its new aircraft, the Nexaer LS1. The aircraft conforms to the FAA’s rules for Light Sport Aircraft. Continue Reading →

Bird be gone

Posted on August 5th, 2005 by

Birds and airplanes do not mix. Pest birds create many problems, including dangerous, unsightly and unhealthy conditions, as well as money spent for repairs and cleaning. Continue Reading →

New SpectraSensors System helps pilots reroute around bad weather

Posted on August 5th, 2005 by

SpectraSensors, Inc., a high technology spin-off of the NASA/Caltech Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), has successfully completed tests of its WVSS-II, a new Water Vapor Sensing System that will contribute to continuous, more accurate weather forecasting. Continue Reading →

Mountain Flying Clinic slated

Posted on August 5th, 2005 by

The New Mexico Pilots Association will hold its annual mountain flying clinic in Roswell, N.M., Sept. 23-25. The clinic includes three hours of ground school taught by an FAA Aviation Safety Counselor experienced in mountain flying and three hours of... Continue Reading →

Jeppesen’s new lightning maps help you avoid thunderstorms

Posted on August 5th, 2005 by

Jeppesen recently began adding lightning maps to its full lineup of weather products. The U.S. Precision Lightning Network provides the lightning data. Continue Reading →

Enterprise Jet Center acquires FAA Repair Station Certification

Posted on August 5th, 2005 by

Enterprise Jet Center at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston has acquired an FAA Repair Station certificate, which covers maintenance of aircraft operating under 14 CFR parts 91 (general and corporate), 121 (scheduled air carriers), 125 (large private aircraft) and... Continue Reading →

New tailwheel manual released

Posted on August 5th, 2005 by

Rand Peck has written a new tailwheel instruction manual for pilots who “yearn to fly a Piper Cub or a Luscombe or a Champ on a warm summer day,” as he writes. Continue Reading →