New from Sporty’s is the Air Scan radio/scanner, which pairs to a smartphone or iPad for playing music from your favorite app while Aviation Interrupt alerts you to any aviation transmissions on your preferred frequencies. You can use it in your home office, the desk at your FBO, or your workbench in the hangar to […]
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Get accurate fuel levels with CiES system
The CiES digital fuel quantity system uses a high-technology sensor system that allows repeatable accurate measurement of fuel in an aircraft tank. The patented sensor system allows fuel measurements down to a change in fuel level to less than 0.03 of an inch, according to officials with Aircraft Spruce, which now carries the system. The […]
Fast Jets and Other Beasts
“Fast Jets and Other Beasts: Personal Insights from the Cockpit of the Hunter, Phantom, Jaguar, Tornado and Many More” has just been published. Over a 32-year military flying career that spanned a period when the Royal Air Force regularly replaced its fighter/bombers, author Ian Hall had seven front-line flying tours on five different types. His story starts […]
Hangar Flying is just what the CFI ordered for those dark winter nights
It seems like only yesterday my family and I were lounging in Hawaii soaking up the sun. It was July. Today, we’re starting to plan for Thanksgiving and beyond. Where has the time, and the Hawaiian sunshine, gone? Sigh. Fear not, warmer temperatures and far off adventure are near. Just grab a book and off […]
Have a Mooney Christmas
Sporty’s has chosen the Mooney M20 for its 2017 Christmas ornament. This year’s ornament, the 33rd in the series, features the Mooney M20. Created from crystal, the ornament — the 33rd in the series — features an M20 along with “Christmas 2017.” “You’d think we would have run out of airplanes pilots love to feature […]
Alpina unveils limited edition pilot watch honoring Michael Goulian
Swiss Watchmaker Alpina has introduced the limited edition Startimer Pilot Timepiece to celebrate its partnership with champion aviator and air show star, Michael Goulian. Drawing inspiration from the Startimer Pilot Automatic collection, the limited edition timepiece features a titanium-colored stainless steel 44 mm case contrasting with a matte dark blue dial. It displays the oversized luminous hand-applied […]
Visual Approach Guidance now available for GTN 650/750
New features in the latest software upgrade for Garmin’s GTN 650/750 touchscreen series include visual approach guidance, control and display of the GTX 3000 transponder and GTS 8000 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II)/Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS II), as well as LNAV+V approaches without Space-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) service. Visual approach guidance […]
Duke oil cooler introduced
AERO-Classics Heat Transfer Products, a manufacturer of FAA-PMA oil coolers for general aviation, has introduced its oil cooler for the Beech Duke. AERO-Classics new P/N 8002437 oil cooler is approved for use on Beechcraft Duke powered by Lycoming TIO-541 series engines, according to company officials.
Insulated engine covers improved
MORGAN HILL, California — Bruce’s Custom Covers has unveiled its improved insulated covers for aircraft engines. The insulated aircraft covers are manufactured using 3M Thinsulate, a widely recognized winter insulating material. Made of synthetic fibers, Thinsulate is a thin and lightweight filler material that works to trap internal heat, company officials explain. Thinsulate gives the aircraft […]