Electronic Logbook offers simplicity

Posted on March 11th, 2005 by

Logbook Pro uses a simple yet feature-rich format to enter each one of your flights and the data associated with it. It automatically organizes and keeps a running total of all flight time, which lets the user extract whatever data... Continue Reading →

Vertex releases new VXA-300 Pilot III

Posted on March 11th, 2005 by

Vertex Standard has released the newest addition to its line of hand-held aviation nav/com products: the new VXA-300 Pilot III nav/com. Built with the company’s proven features, it now offers longer battery life and a powerful audio amplifier packaged in... Continue Reading →

Telex sponsors 2005 safety seminars

Posted on March 11th, 2005 by

Telex Communications, which has manufactured headsets for more than 50 years, has signed on as primary sponsor for the 2005 Aviation Safety Seminars to be held this March in the Chicago and Minneapolis areas. Continue Reading →

Powerline detection system certified for Jet Ranger

Posted on March 11th, 2005 by

With wire strikes one of the greatest hazards to helicopter operations, Safe Flight Instrument Corp. has received STC certification for its Powerline Detection System for Bell 206 helicopters. It works by sensing the electromagnetic field created by power lines, warning... Continue Reading →

Need to know info

Posted on February 25th, 2005 by

“Things My Flight Instructor Never Told Me” is filled with excellent advice, delivered with humor. Continue Reading →

Protective sleeving solution introduced

Posted on February 25th, 2005 by

Federal Mogul Systems Protection Group has introduced Roundit 2000NX HT, a new self-wrapping sleeving product. Manufactured from Peek monofilaments and Nomex multifilaments, Roundit 2000NX HT withstands temperatures from -60º to +260ºC. Continue Reading →

Sensenich introduces new ground adjustable prop

Posted on February 25th, 2005 by

After five years of research, development and testing, Sensenich has introduced a new ground adjustable composite propeller. Designed with an EZ-pitch hub, the high performance prop promises improved performance on Rotax-powered 912 and 914 series aircraft. Continue Reading →

‘Success on the Step’ chronicles the history of Kenmore Air

Posted on February 25th, 2005 by

“Success on the Step” tells the history of Kenmore Air, started in 1946 by a pilot and two mechanics who wanted to “be our own bosses and be involved in aviation.” Continue Reading →

Icom releases new handheld nav/com transceiver

Posted on February 25th, 2005 by

Lightweight, durable and affordable — these words describe Icom America’s IC-A24 aviation handheld nav/com transceiver and its com-only counterpart, the A6. Continue Reading →

From farm boy to bomber pilot

Posted on February 25th, 2005 by

During World War II, bomber pilots called the easier missions “milk runs,” but did you know there were also ice cream missions? Continue Reading →