FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 00-45H Aviation Weather Services explains the many U.S. aviation weather products and services available to pilots. This new edition brings the pilot up-to-date on cutting-edge and evolving weather facilities and capabilities for planning a safe and efficient flight, along with descriptions of the traditional weather products available, according to ASA officials. […]
Products
Analog Lift Monitor now FAA approved
Lift Management has introduced the analog Lift Monitor system, which is FAA approved for installation on all GA aircraft as a minor modification with logbook entry. The unit can be calibrated to suit all aircraft and pilot skills to indicate lift available based on the pilot’s comfort level above the critical angle of attack, according to company officials. It sharpens pilot skills […]
Trig Avionics debuts TN72 GPS receiver
Trig Avionics has introduced the TN72 GPS receiver, a certified position source for ADS-B. Glider, light-sport and general aviation pilots can enhance their safety by connecting a TN72 position source to their existing Trig transponder, according to company officials. The TN72 GPS receiver is a fully certified product (FAA TSO-C199) designed for voluntary equipage and use in […]
Aircraft Spruce expands Tanis collection
Aircraft Spruce has expanded the number of Tanis preheaters it carries. Tanis was the first to develop engine-mounted preheat systems for piston engines, offer helicopter preheat, turbine preheat, and the first manufacturer to meet requirements for FAA Supplemental Type Certification, according to Aircraft Spruce officials. Tanis preheat kit contains threaded heat elements located in each cylinder […]
Unmanned Safety Institute launches online drone course
ORLANDO, Florida — The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) has launched an online training course to teach drone enthusiasts how to fly safely and minimize risk. The course, known as SAFEGUARD, is a self-paced online course that is approximately one hour in length, and covers safety topics, including understanding airspace, identifying and avoiding hazards, weather effects on […]
New Laser Strike Recording App in development
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Profound Technologies plans to introduce the first mobile device to record aircraft laser strikes, as well as provide early warning to approaching aircraft. In 2015, there were 7,703 laser illumination incidents reported by pilots to the FAA. This is a significant increase over the past four years, which had hovered around 3,500 […]
Cessna Seat Roller Housings now FAA approved
BALDWIN CITY, Kansas — McFarlane Aviation Products reports that after five years of certification effort, replacement Cessna seat roller housings are now FAA-PMA approved and in stock. FAA AD 2011-10-09 requires the inspection of Cessna seat roller housings. If a housing does not pass inspection, it is mandatory to replace the housing. These new replacement housings […]
CAV Ice Protection introduces SLD Guard
CAV Ice Protection has introduced SLD Guard, a new airborne anti-ice system designed to meet new FAA aircraft certification regulations addressing Flight Into Known Icing Conditions containing supercooled large droplets. In response to the 1994 ATR72 accident in Roselawn, Indiana, when a severe icing encounter overwhelmed the aircraft’s ice protection system, the FAA enacted new regulations […]
Plane-Power reintroduces ALT-FLX alternators
Hartzell Engine Technologies is re-introducing its Plane-Power ALT-FLX line of FAA-PMA certified, 28V/150 Amp to 14V/100 Amp high output, belt-driven alternators. “The Plane-Power ALT-FLX belt-driven alternators deliver more continuous power at lower engine RPMs than any other aircraft alternator,” said President Mike Disbrow. “Aircraft owners with high electrical demand during ground operations, such as those […]