WINGsReality EDU has released an interactive, web-based certification course for recreational and model drone operators. Recreational/Model Drone Operator Certification is the course for operators who want to achieve a standardized knowledge level in the safe operation of drones, according to company officials. In this course, students will prepare for a final exam by taking a series […]
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Hartzell Trailblazer STC OK’d for Scout
Hartzell Propeller, working with American Champion Aircraft Corp., has received Supplemental Type Certificate approval from the FAA for installation of the company’s new carbon fiber Trailblazer constant speed propellers on Scout aircraft. Included in the STC are 8GCBC Scout and Denali Scout aircraft. The Hartzell 80-inch, swept two-blade, advanced structural composite Trailblazer prop replaces either […]
L-3 receives TSO, AML STC for ESI-500 standby system
L-3 Aviation Products‘ ESI-500 standby system has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization as well as an Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) covering a wide variety of aircraft. The ESI-500 standby, designed for class I, II and III Part 23 aircraft and Part 27 helicopters, is a 3-inch display that incorporates features […]
L-3 adds new capabilities to Lynx NGT-9000
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – L-3 Aviation Products‘ Lynx NGT-9000 has received TSO authorization for the additional capabilities of a Class B embedded Terrain Awareness Warning System (eTAWS) option and an ADS-B Traffic Advisory System (ATAS) aural alerting option. L-3’s Lynx NGT-9000 is an ADS-B touchscreen transponder that is also capable of displaying traffic and weather data. […]
Hartzell receives STC for new prop for Piper Meridians and M500s
Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a five-blade composite propeller designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft Meridian and Piper’s new M500. Hartzell collaborated closely with Piper Aircraft on the STC for the single-engine pressurized turboprops, according to company officials. “The Hartzell Propeller five-bladed prop design increases flight performance and value of […]
RiteAngle Integrity now in production for certified aircraft
The RiteAngle “Integrity“ is now in production for FAA Certified Part 23 aircraft. Priced at $1,699, the device corrects automatically for up to five flap positions, which is necessary for accurate and precision approaches, according to officials with EM Aviation. Display arrows indicate where to put the nose for a safe Angle of Attack, said officials, noting this is […]
ASA releases new flight manual bundles
The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual and The Instrument Flight Manual from William Kershner’s Flight Manual Series are now available in eBundle format. Each print book is packaged with a code to download its eBook counterpart. For just a few dollars more than the cost of the printed book, students can have a print copy for the office […]
Flight Outfitters iPad Kneeboard introduced
Flight Outfitters has introduced two new iPad Kneeboards, the Mini and the Air. The iPAD Mini and iPAD Air Kneeboards are loaded with pilot-friendly features that provide a sturdy mounting bracket for an iPad Mini or Air, according to company officials. The bracket rotates for both portrait and landscape orientation. The side of the kneeboard consists […]
Garmin unveils the aera 660
Garmin has unveiled the aera 660, a new aviation portable. The 5-inch capacitive touchscreen boasts a bright, sunlight readable display complete with interactive maps and a built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver that can be viewed in portrait or landscape modes. The aera 660 encompasses many of the features of the aera and GPSMAP aviation portable series, adding new […]