Aviation author, Lawrence A. Colby has launched his book “The Devil Dragon Pilot: A Ford Stevens Military-Aviation Thriller.” The book is the story of military pilot Captain Ford Stevens, who is asked to take on the most dangerous assignment of his life. It is filled with military-style adventure, elaborate characters, and an international plot that involves high-speed flight, […]
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TruAtlantic wins EASA approval
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. – TruAtlantic Manufacturing has received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its Cessna 206, 207 and 210 series SmoothRide Engine Mount System and Cessna 210 and Bonanza Exhaust Headers. “EASA approval is an important milestone for us,” said TruAtlantic’s Vice President and General Manager Ralph Kunz. “These supplemental type certificates […]
Barry Schiff DVD available at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is “Proficient Flying, The Very Best of Barry Schiff.” Schiff is a consummate aviator, author, and educator with a passion for general aviation. In these three DVDs, he uses his educational skills to help pilots visualize procedures that will ensure safety while flying. Each DVD contains specific scenarios in detail, and how […]
Aspen Evolution STC’d to integrate with Garmin transponder
Aspen Avionics has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to interface its Evolution primary and multi-function displays with the Garmin GTX 345 all-in-one transponder. Installing the GTX 345 with an Aspen EFD1000 primary flight display will allow aircraft owners to take full advantage of viewing ADS-B weather and traffic information directly in their line of sight, […]
Straight Talk About WAAS eBook updated
Duncan Aviation recently released an update to its “Straight Talk About WAAS” ebook, which gives aircraft owners a closer look at the Wide Area Augmentation System for use in the United States for IFR approaches. This upgrade to GPS satellite navigation is a critical step in the FAA’s NextGen plans. Duncan Aviation experts compiled information to […]
Garmin introduces VIRB aviation bundle
Garmin has introduced an aviation-specific addition to the VIRB Ultra 30 action camera family, offering several new accessories tailored to capturing high definition footage in-flight. VIRB Ultra 30 is a waterproof action camera with the power to shoot Ultra HD footage at 4K/30fps. The VIRB Ultra 30 contains a suite of new features, including voice control, an […]
TRAXXALL introduces Inventory Management Module
TRAXXALL Technologies has launched its new Inventory Management Module (IMM). TRAXXALL’s IMM improves aircraft maintenance work flow by simplifying the creation of purchase orders, accelerating the receipt of new parts and providing transparency of inventory status across multiple locations, according to company officials. Fully integrated with TRAXXALL’s aircraft maintenance tracking system, IMM allows operators to reduce aircraft […]
Just released: ‘White Pearl, Red Sea’
Just released in time for the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor is “White Pearl, Red Sea: The Attack on Pearl Harbor — Two Sides to Every Battle” by Douglas Westfall and Ryozo Kimihira. Subtitled “The Memoirs of Sgt. Milton Verberg and Lt. Zenji Abe,” the story is told through the words of the two […]
wx24Pilot Version 2.0 released
Version 2.0 of wx24Pilot expands the app to include verifiable weather information from dozens of additional sites within a 150-mile boundary of the direct line of flight and at destinations on single page depictions that can be read in seconds. wx24Pilot provides information from TAFS, METARS, Airmets/Sigmets and TFRs combined with the boundaries individual pilots […]