ASA officials note that 2017 Test Guides for the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Knowledge Exams are available and shipping now. The Test Guides include questions and answers for the General, Airframe and Powerplant FAA knowledge exams, supported with explanations. Each guide includes five free online practice tests. Updates to questions and answers are provided as free downloads from […]
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New book looks at ‘Milestones of Flight’
The National Air and Space Museum has the preeminent collection of aircraft anywhere. A new book – Milestones of Flight – looks at 29 legendary aircraft from the 1903 Wright Flyer to the MQ-1L Predator drone. While powered flight has a relatively short history, the achievements made are remarkable. Milestones of Flight uses the National […]
Aerox to provide free oxygen refresher at Oshkosh
Shaw Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems will provide a free Oxygen Refresher during EAA Air Venture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 25-31. During the show if you are feeling a bit tired, sluggish or just in need of an energy boost, visit the Shaw Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems Booth Number 2130 in Exhibit Hangar B, Aisle B, for […]
Assets Insights adds eValue aircraft valuations to system
Asset Insight has integrated eValue, its electronic aircraft valuations, into its Asset Decision-making And Planning Tool (ADAPT), providing subscribers with unbiased valuation data for a serial-number specific aircraft or a fleet of aircraft. In addition to analytics that track, grade, and value the maintenance condition of a single aircraft or fleet of aircraft, ADAPT now provides: […]
STC granted for MT-Propeller on King Air F90
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the next generation Quiet Fan Jet 5-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR210-58d on the HBC King Air F90. The propeller has now been STC’d for the Beech King Air B90, E90, C90, C90A, C90GT, C90GTi, and F90 by the FAA and EASA. According to MT-Propeller President Gerd Muehlbauer, the installation features: […]
Sporty’s courses ACS compliant
With the FAA’s transition from Practical Test Standards (PTS) to Airman Certification Standards (ACS) taking effect June 15 for Private Pilot and Instrument Rating, Sporty’s reports that its Learn to Fly and Instrument Rating courses are ACS-compliant. The goal of Sporty’s courses is to impart the body of knowledge necessary to become a safe and competent pilot […]
Latest version of Universal Avionics’s software includes ADS-B failure message
Universal Avionics has released a new software version for the Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS)-Flight Management System (FMS) that includes messaging to alert pilots of a failure of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out system. The FAA has made it clear that ADS-B Out failure annunciations in the flight deck are required for Part 23 and Part 25 […]
STC granted for MT-Propeller on Cessna 177
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the next generation three-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-9-B/198-52 on the Cessna 177A, 177B, 177RG, F177RG powered by Lycoming engines O-360-Series and IO-360-Series. The installation is already EASA certified. According to company officials, the installation features: Improved Climb performance by 10%; Approximately 7 kg (15.43 pounds) less weight than the 3-blade metal […]
Airframes Alaska introduces new line of tail springs
CHUGIAK, Alaska — Airframes Alaska has introduced a new line of shock-absorbent tailsprings: T3 Tailwheel Suspension Systems. The line consists of three bolt-on coil shock setups, the T3 Heavy Duty, T3 LSA, and T3 Super Heavy Duty. These cushioning “tailshocks” replace standard leaf springs, company officials explained. The T3 suspension tailspring was developed by Dan Dufault […]