APPLETON, Wis. — Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has added two new models to its lineup of TIG welding solutions. The new Dynasty 400 and Maxstar 400 welders deliver up to 400 amps of output power, with TIG and stick welding performance for applications such as pipe and tube fabrication, precision fabrication and exotic material fabrication.Replacing the […]
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Garmin G1000 NXi certified in Piper trainers
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft has received certification the the new Garmin G1000 NXi in the twin-engine Piper Seminole and single-engine Archer. Deliveries have already begun. The University Of North Dakota John D. Odegard School Of Aerospace Sciences is the launch customer for the next generation Piper trainers. UND and Piper Aircraft announced a contract in April 2016 […]
New edition of Airline Pilot Technical Interviews released
Just released is the second edition of “Airline Pilot Technical Interviews” by Ron McElroy. The book defines the specific approach pilot applicants should take when preparing for this part of the hiring process, according to officials with ASA. This book gives readers preparatory exercises in the areas of mental math, approach plates, regulations and procedures, weather, […]
Lift Monitor now at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the Lift Monitor System, a tool designed for developing pilot skill and confidence in handling the aircraft you are currently flying, versus the one you may have been trained in, or recently sold. The broad spectrum analog display will show lift experienced by the aircraft, and trends to which […]
G1000 NXi added to Textron Aviation piston line
WICHITA, Kansas – Textron Aviation has introduced the next generation Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight deck to its piston product line, including the Cessna Skyhawk 172, Cessna Skylane 182, Cessna Turbo Stationair HD T206, Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and the Beechcraft Baron G58. The new avionics system has received FAA certification in these aircraft, Textron Aviation officials noted. Deliveries are […]
Sporty’s 2017 Learn to Fly Course now available
Sporty’s 2017 Learn to Fly Course is packed with more than five hours of new HD video and animations to show realistic in-flight maneuvers, plus added benefits offered for the first time, according to Sporty’s officials. Enhanced segments cover topics like engine operating techniques, weather theory, thunderstorm development, max performance takeoff and landings, and the […]
Nano-Grip Sticky Pad holds nearly anything
The Nano-Grip Sticky Pad from Denmark holds virtually any item safe and secure without glue or magnets. Nano-Grip promises to keep your items in place, on almost any surface, and almost any inclination. When the pad gets dirty, rinse with tap water and air dry. The original stickiness is just a rinse away. Nano-Grip will not […]
Aircraft Spruce now carries Flightbox
Now available at Aircraft Spruce are Flightbox receivers, which can be created as a quick build kit. It takes just 20 minutes to assemble the kit, according to Aircraft Spruce officials, who note that all that is needed is a Phillips screwdriver and a pair of pliers. Flightbox comes with free software and is built from off-the-shelf […]
Guardian Avionics introduces USB power upgrade option
TUCSON, Arizona — Guardian Avionics has introduced a USB power upgrade option for aircraft owners who have an old 12v cigarette lighter socket in their current panel. The Guardian Avionics Power 250-101R Dual 2.1 Amp USB Power Supply with a 0.9-inch diameter round faceplate is designed to fit a standard round cigarette lighter socket opening in the instrument […]