Aerospace Welding Minneapolis has received FAA/PMA approval for Beechcraft and Cessna exhaust stacks. The approval covers the Beechcraft F33A, F33C, S35, V35A, V35B, 36 and A36 Left Hand Collector Assembly (P/N A35-950005-37M), which replace Beechcraft part numbers 35-950005-37, 35-950005-1 and 35-9016-1. Also receiving approval is the Right Hand Collector Assembly [P/N A35-950005-39M], which replaces Beechcraft’s […]
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$199 ADS-B receiver unveiled
Adventure Pilot, the maker of the iFly GPS, has unveiled its affordable ADS-B receiver, the RXWX. According to company officials, the device builds on the Stratux platform, but arrives fully assembled and ready to fly. Features include: Dual band ADS-B In; Internal WAAS capable GPS sensor; Temperature sensing automated cooling fan; WiFi Interface up to […]
Raisbeck receives STC approval for five-blade swept propellers for King Air 350
Raisbeck Engineering has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the FAA for its new composite five-blade swept propeller for the Beechcraft King Air 350. The propeller, designed to improve King Air comfort, performance and efficiency, was developed in collaboration with Hartzell Propeller, according to Raisbeck officials. The new 106″ diameter propeller reduces weight and […]
Pilatus PC12 flight simulator gets FAA approval
SEATTLE — one-G simulation has received an FAA Letter of Authorization (LOA) for the Swiss12 Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD), a new training platform based on the Pilatus PC12. Like one-G’s line of other FAA approved AATD’s, the Swiss12 is model specific, emulating the flight characteristics, instrumentation, and cockpit ergonomics of the Pilatus PC12. The […]
Student Pilot Kit updated
The ASA Student Pilot Kit has been updated to include the latest FAA release of the Student Pilot Guide and Airman Certification Standards for Private Pilot Airplane, the Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide, and Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook for High Wing Aircraft. Based on the Complete Pilot textbook series by Bob Gardner, this kit provides […]
A more affordable headset for pilots
NFlight Technology has introduced NFlightMic, an aviation microphone that converts a consumer headset into an aviation headset. A pilot can now buy an active-noise-canceling headset from any electronics store, add the NFlightMic, and be able to use the headset in the cockpit. This increases pilots’ choices and cuts the average cost of a top-of-the-line ANR […]
Latest ForeFlight update includes Graphical Route Advisor and more
ForeFlight Mobile version 9.3 is now available on the App Store. Included in the update is a Graphical Route Advisor, Performance-based Step Climb, flight notifications, and more. The company recently released several videos explaining the upgrades: Plan Faster with Graphical Route Advisor The Route Advisor tool gives a visual preview of all route options on an […]
Student Pilot Guide updated
Now available from Aviation Supplies & Academics is the updated Student Pilot Guide, which explains the procedures for obtaining student pilot, sport pilot, recreational pilot, and private pilot certificates, and serves as a guide for anyone new to flight training. Last updated in 2006, this new edition provides answers to the most frequently asked questions […]
ADS-B for $249
Seattle Avionics has introduced Merlin, a two-channel ADS-B receiver with GPS and AHRS for $249.99. “Simply connect the included battery pack (or power the Merlin with the included USB cable), connect your iPad to its wireless network, fire-up FlyQ EFB and get weather and traffic on your iPad,” company officials note. Features Dual-channel ADS-B In […]