The documentary series The Restorers will be released on DVD and BluRay this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The Restorers is a new series about warbird and vintage aircraft restorers and the planes they resurrect. The first season contains five one-hour episodes, all contained in a box set on DVD or BluRay. Many bonus extras are also […]
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Want an arrival route for your home airport?
There are many benefits to standardized arrival and departure routes. Noise abatement and terrain avoidance are two of the most prominent. If Don Drummond has his way, a good many pre-planned routes will soon be popping up at smaller airports around the country. Drummond’s PilotPath is designed to aid the creation – and sharing – […]
Composite textbook now in ebook
“Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair” is now available in eBook ePub format from ASA. The textbook, which can also be downloaded from iBooks, is a primer for beginners to composite technology, yet also works as a resource for long-time composites professionals, according to ASA officials. The book covers a wide array of composites fundamentals, […]
Paragon Aviation Group launches new Android app
The Paragon Aviation Group has launched an app in the Google Play Store for Android phones and tablets. Paragon launched its iOS app for iPhone and iPad in 2010. The new Android app features a map and list of locations, giving pilots easy access to member FBO information. Retail fuel pricing is posted for each location and updated […]
‘One Six Right’ re-released for 10th anniversary
LOS ANGELES — Terwilliger Productions will re-release aviation film classic “One Six Right: The Romance of Flying” on Blu-ray Dec. 1, marking the 10th anniversary of the original DVD release. Pre-orders are being accepted now. “One Six Right was filmed with a state-of-the-art digital cinema camera, though due to the technical limitations of DVDs, which display less […]
Caravan engine upgrade certified
WACO, Texas — The FAA has certified Blackhawk Modifications 867-horsepower XP140 new-engine upgrade for Cessna 208A and 208B Caravans. The more powerful PT6A-140 engine provides up to a 44% increase in available horsepower over a stock aircraft and is designed to replace the original 600/675 horsepower engine in non-G1000 equipped Caravans. Deliveries are already underway and […]
Registration opens for Sporty’s ATP-CTP classes in 2016
Registration is now open for Sporty’s FAA-approved Airline Transport Pilot Certified Training Programs (ATP-CTP) from ABX Air classes starting in January and February. Additional capacity has been added throughout 2016 for the classes, which are among the few tailored for students who are not associated with an airline or university program, according to Sporty’s officials. […]
CAF gift shop partners with Pilot Mall
The Commemorative Air Force Gift Shop has teamed with Internet retailer Pilot Mall to offer a collection of merchandise that celebrates its fleet of legendary aircraft and helps to support its flight operations. “We are honored to have been selected by the CAF Headquarters to oversee their online store,” said Neil Glazer, founder and president of Pilot […]
Flight Outfitters headlamp now at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now offers the Flight Outfitters Headlamp, which gives pilots a hands-free method of providing light at night. The dual switch provides the option of red or white lighting with the click of a switch. The headlamps contain approximately four hours of battery life, with a high and low setting for battery preservation. Three AAA batteries are included […]