Those meeting Major Hassan Granmayeh today see a highly-intelligent aeronautical scientist who doesn’t immediately stand out from the crowd. But his life story does. Granmayeh was once a decorated fighter pilot in the Iranian Air Force who refused to serve the revolution. What happened next is revealed in “The Last Escape: Ex-Fighter Pilot of the Iranian […]
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Airforms awarded FAA PMA approval for CASA 212 bushings
BIG LAKE, Alaska — Airforms has obtained new FAA PMA approvals covering 19 different bushings for EADS CASA 212 aircraft. This suite of bushings will aid CASA operators around the world as they struggle to find replacement parts for their aging aircraft, Airforms officials noted. The new bushings are machined from a nickel/bronze alloy for durability and […]
Stratus 2 adds synethtic vision with latest update
Sporty’s, ForeFlight and Appareo have introduced a Synthetic Vision option for the Stratus 2 ADS-B Receiver. This new feature rewrites the book on situational awareness, with terrain, real time pitch and bank information, hands-free declutter, and an obstacle awareness system, Sporty’s officials said. The built-in Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) drives a pitch and bank […]
Aircraft Spruce stocks Clecall Upright Pliers
Aircraft Spruce is now the exclusive distributor of the new Clecall Upright Pliers. The Clecall Upright Pliers are faster to use and easier to activate than standard Cleco pliers, according to Aircraft Spruce officials. Spring-loaded to open with less effort, they are 70% lighter than normal Cleco pliers, which helps to reduce fatigue and wrist pain. The […]
New book, ‘Crop Duster,’ released
A new book, “Crop Duster: A Novel of World War II” which fuses fact with fiction to depict the fellowship of pilots, has been released. Written by John D. Beatty, the book is the story of two pilots caught up in war — one in the U.S. and one in Germany. “From the ashes of […]
Lapizta premieres aviation-inspired watch
New from Lapizta is the Skyros aviation-inspired collection. The new watch features a steel/gunmetal black case. It is water resistant, with its glass reinforced mineral crystal with sapphire coating. Price: $350. Lapizta features eight watch collections, all inspired by an extreme sport or vehicle, including automobiles, motorcycles, airplanes, and boats.
WingX Pro7 introduces CFI Free and SV Free
Hilton Software has unveiled two new initiatives: CFI Free And SV Free CFI Free provides every CFI with a free solution to integrate WingX Pro7 and WingX Rewind into their flight training. Certificated Flight Instructors (CFIs) get the following for free: A WingX Pro7 subscription including WingX Rewind An Advanced IFR subscription with Approach Chart Geo-Referencing […]
Belite introduces liquid level computer display
Belite has introduced the Liquid Level Computer Display (L2CD), which simultaneously shows liquid (fuel) level in gallons and also in pounds. It also shows calculated liquid (fuel) flow rate without requiring a fuel flow sensor. The L2CD is designed to be a companion unit to Belite’s Liquid Level (Fuel) Probe, extracting and displaying more information (real […]
Now available: ‘A Comprehensive Guide to Composites’
Now available is “A Comprehensive Guide to Composites: Processes & Procedures from the Professionals,” an insider’s viewpoint on the tips and techniques used by the pros to fabricate advanced composite parts. Author Kevin Fochtman’s more than 30 years of industry experience provides insight on safety, shop and equipment needs, engineering materials, lay-up, fabrication and quality control. […]