MOBILE, Alabama — Continental Motors Group has expanded its family of diesel engines, adding the CD-265 and CDR-285 engines. The CD-265 is intended for fix-winged applications, while the CDR-285 is designed for rotary wing applications. The CD-265 and CDR-285 are air cooled, boxer style turbocharged engines producing 262 hp at 2,500 rpm and 285 hp […]
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New era in Cessna training begins
Pilots learning to fly at Textron Aviation authorized Cessna Pilot Centers are experiencing a new era of flight instruction with the now-paperless Cessna Pilot Center Training System developed by King Schools. “These learning pilots are enjoying the unparalleled accessibility provided by this web-based, study-anywhere program that can be loaded onto their iPads for offline study […]
Continental offers more parts for Lycoming and Titan engines
Continental Motors Group has extended its catalog of FAA approved parts for Lycoming and Titan engines. Roller lifters and roller camshafts for engines such as the Lycoming IO-360 L2A are now available and in stock, company officials noted. The parts are designed, certified and manufactured by Continental Motors. Roller lifters and roller camshafts kits are […]
Astronics Vertical Power Primary Power System previews at AirVenture
Astronics Ballard Technology introduced its Vertical Power Primary Power System (PPS) for experimental and light-sport aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. The PPS is scheduled to be available later this year. According to company officials, the PPS is a new approach to the master, starter, and charging circuit for experimental and light-sport aircraft. It combines the […]
MGF rolls out the Ultimate Flight Sim Immersion Cockpit
MGF, formerly MYGOFLIGHT, introduced its Ultimate Flight Sim Immersion Cockpit during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. The Ultimate Flight Sim Immersion Cockpit is powered by Laminar Research’s X-Plane flight simulator and FlyThisSim’ panel software. “There is a space between a desktop flight simulator and a full-blown flight simulator,” said Charles Schneider, CEO. “Our Flight Sim Immersion Cockpit fills that void.” According […]
Redbird GIFT software now available to student pilots
Redbird Flight Simulations released its Guided Independent Flight Training (GIFT) software for private pilots at EAA AirVenture 2017. GIFT is a simulator-based training supplement that allows a student pilot to learn, practice, and get feedback on every maneuver required for a pilot certificate, at their own pace. It is meant to help pilots achieve their […]
The Adventures of an Airplane Nut published
Ron Pagano, a flight-test engineer for 34 years with the Hamilton Standard Division of the United Aircraft Corporation (now United Technologies Corporation) shares his lifelong love of aviation in his debut book, The Adventures of an Airplane Nut. While many books on aviation tell the stories of flight heroes and aces, Ron tells his story […]
uAvionix reveals SkyBeacon, a zero-install ADS-B Out solution
uAvionix Corporation has introduced SkyBeacon, which the company claims is the world’s first zero-install ADS-B Out solution meeting the FAA’s 2020 ADS-B mandate. SkyBeacon combines the LED navigation light technology with an ultra-compact Universal Access Transceiver ADS-B Out solution. With this solution, installation of ADS-B is as simple as changing a lightbulb, according to company […]
Next-generation autopilot introduced
Genesys Aerosystems has introduced its new S-TEC 3100 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS), developed for FAA Part 23 single- and twin-engine aircraft. “We’ve worked diligently with piston aircraft owners to identify what were the most important feature sets for our next autopilot, and undoubtedly it was envelope protection and one-button straight and level recovery,” said […]