Inspect any A&P’s tool box and you’ll find safety wire pliers. Often referred to as SWIPES (for Safety Wire Installation Pliers), they ease the operation of twisting wire that firmly secures fasteners and other parts. The two primary components of swipes are the locking jaw and a lever that rotates pliers when pulled out. In […]
Products
New Folio Bag harkens back to days of the DC-3
Flight Outfitters has introduced its Folio Bag, which “looks like it just left the flight deck of a DC-3,” according to company officials. The bag is “very practical,” officials add, noting it stores a “surprising amount of gear without looking bulky or weighing you down.” It has separate pockets for your tablet and laptop, plus a […]
New checklist app helps handle emergencies
If you have a situation in flight or on the ground, are your emergency checklists close at hand? You will with the new Aero Checklist from Apple’s App Store. With Aero Checklist, the most critical emergencies related to each stage of the flight are right at your finger tips, according to the developers. Aero Checklist […]
ASA Carbon Monoxide Detector redesigned
The ASA Carbon Monoxide Detector has been redesigned to meet National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations. Company officials report that the detector features a spot sensor on the front that darkens when harmful levels of carbon monoxide are detected, and then returns to its original color when the air freshens. A “date opened” feature allows […]
Cost-saving engine overhaul program launches
Go Engine Management Company (Gemco) has introduced a set of cost-savings programs for owners of piston engine aircraft that offer consistent, tax-advantaged monthly payment plans to cover the cost of engine overhauls. These engine programs have been shown to increase the value of aircraft during resale, stabilize the cost of aircraft ownership, provide tax savings, […]
STC approved for Twin Commander with MT-Propeller
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the Quiet Fan Jet 5-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Twin Commander 690/695 Series with the Honeywell engines. According to MT-Propeller President Gerd Muehlbauer, the installation features: Reduced takeoff distance by approximately 10%; Enhanced cruise performance by 3 to 4 kts; (MTOW, ISA); Cooler ITTs during engine start […]
MiraCheck CoPilot app released
Just released by Miralou Aero is MiraCheck CoPilot, a mobile voice assistant checklist, which uses voice prompts to combat complacency that can occur when pilots read or check the same items over and over. It was designed to navigate content in the most efficient way possible, according to its developers. Emergency procedures, for example, can […]
FlexAlert Multi-Function Annunciator debuts
Approach Aviation has received FAA approval and is now shipping its FlexAlert Multifunction Annunciator. The FlexAlert Multifunction Annunciator is an all-in-one multifunction display that places critical warning and condition annunciations directly in front of the pilot to increase safety, save money and simplify panel layouts, according to company officials. The sunlight-readable, dimmable LED display includes […]
TCW Technologies receives FAA approval for back-up battery systems
TCW Technologies has received FAA approval for it Integrated Back-up Battery Systems (IBBS). Company officials report they now have design and manufacturing approval and authorization via TSO C179a. The IBBS-12v-4ah-CRT and IBBS-12v-2ah-CRT units received authorization in April 2017. The IBBS system is a self-contained back-up power unit that can be used to provide uninterrupted power to […]