PORTLAND, Ore. — Lightspeed Aviation introduced its new Tango wireless headset – via webcast – on Thursday, Nov. 12. “For years pilots have been asking us when we will be coming out with a wireless headset,” said Allan Schrader, President and CEO of Lightspeed. “There are a number of electrical and acoustic issues that made the project […]
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MT-Propeller gets STC for Supervan 900 prop
MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for the next generation 5-blade scimitar composite Quiet Fan Jet propeller on the Cessna C208 Supervan 900 powered by Honeywell TPE331-12JR turbine. The FAA STC is in progress. According to MT-Propeller Vice-President Martin Albrecht, the installation features the following advantages: 60% vibration reduction on aircraft fuselage; Approximately 31 pounds less weight than […]
Fuel Stop now available at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the Fuel Stop, which snaps onto standard straw fuel gauges and prevents the gauge from slipping into the tank. Shaped like a pair of red pilot wings, the Fuel Stop works with FuelHawk, or any other ½-inch diameter fuel gauge tube. The Fuel Stop acts as a grip to […]
Wolcott & Associates expand tax services
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Wolcott & Associates, P.A. has expanded its accounting and tax services offerings through the implementation of additional capabilities via new online tools such as Quickbooks Online. Many of the company’s customers who own aircraft have turned over their monthly bill paying, bank reconciliation chores and flight tracking to Wolcott & Associates, company […]
MYGOFLIGHT debuts new iPad mounts
MYGOFLIGHT, which makes iPad and tablet gear for pilots, has introduced a new iPad Rail Mount to be used on existing shade monorail systems and a Flex Clip Mount that can replace the use of unreliable/vibrating suction cups or mounted where an EFB had been mounted before. The Rail Mount works with existing monorail shade systems installed […]
Advanced Aircrew Academy expands eLearning options
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Advanced Aircrew Academy recently added 13 new eLearning modules to its library of web-based training. The modules include training for the new one-half degree latitude spacing in the North Atlantic (RLatSM), Loss of Control–Inflight (LOC-I), and training on Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP). The complete list of new modules includes: Air Ambulance Operations Aviation Safety […]
Garmin releases new flyGarmin app
Garmin has released the new flyGarmin app for Windows, which simplifies avionics database updates, such as navigation, charts and more, while also accommodating the distribution of Jeppesen charts, according to company officials. Pilots begin at flyGarmin.com to register their products and purchase databases a la carte or in PilotPak database bundles. Prior to initiating a […]
Mobile payment app for GA launched
General aviation pilots can now pay for fueling and services directly from their phones with a new app from U.S. Bank Multi Service Aviation. MSA Pay is designed for the ordering, payment and back office needs of pilots.With MSA Pay, pilots can notify an FBO of their arrival details, special needs and service requests prior to landing. […]
Spider S6 now at Aircraft Spruce
The Spider S6 Portable Global Tracking Solution is now available at Aircraft Spruce. GPS and Iridium antennas are integrated, so no external aerials required. The Spider plugs into the aircraft cigarette lighter outlet for quick interchange between aircraft/vehicles or it can be hard-wired. No STC is required. Global coverage is provided over the Iridium Satellite Network in […]