Patented Flying Eyes Sunglasses now include the option of gradient tint lenses designed specifically for aviation use. Flying Eyes Sunglasses with gradient tint lenses are $10 more than the standard tint. Like the original lenses, the gradient tint lenses are precision-cast, distortion-free polycarbonate, according to company officials. They are also non-polarized, which is important when […]
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Lincoln Electric introduces wireless pedal for TIG welding applications
Lincoln Electric has introduced a wireless pedal for TIG welding applications. The K3127-1 Wireless Pedal reduces clutter and improves workplace safety by eliminating cords that can lead to tripping hazards in the shop environment, according to company officials. The system includes the foot pedal (K3350-1) and receiver (K3351-1), which operate on any of the following […]
Want to be a fighter pilot?
AURORA, Ill. — For millions of people, being a fighter pilot is the ultimate dream job. And now, with the help of sophisticated electronics, it’s possible for almost anyone to experience that fantasy. Squadron Ops Sim Center, a new company located near Chicago, is using systems based on actual military training principles to offer a […]
Touch Trainer available at Banyan Pilot Shop
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Banyan Pilot Shop now offers pilots the chance to use — for free — the FlyThisSim’s Touch Trainer, an FAA Basic Aviation Training Device that accurately simulates performance on Cirrus, Cessna, Beechcraft, and Diamond aircraft. This simulator is used by individual pilots and flight schools to keep current on aircraft specific […]
Jeppesen unveils new features for private pilots on Mobile FliteDeck VFR
Jeppesen recently introduced new features and expanded European coverage areas for Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck VFR on iPad. New app capabilities include expanded VFR enroute data for European countries, graphical NOTAM and temporary flight restriction (TFR) updates and a split data download capability to increase efficiency for private pilots. The latest expansion of European Mobile FliteDeck […]
iFlightPlanner for iPad v2.1 launches
iFlightPlanner for iPad v2.1, the second update to iFlightPlanner for iPad presented by Sennheiser, is now available for download on the App Store. Featured in this release are several features that were the direct result of pilot feedback the iFlightPlanner Crew received at SUN ‘n FUN last month, including recently issued ATC routes, range rings, […]
New children’s book published
New to bookshelves this spring is “Lindbergh: The Tale of a Flying Mouse,” a suspenseful yet inspiring story of a little mouse who conquered a big challenge. An avid reader, this mouse learned about and then longed to find the distant land called, America. In order to do so he had to survive mousetraps, cats, […]
New line of towbars from Picker Tugs and Towbars
Pilots pulling an airplane through wet grass, soft soil, mud or loose sand or gravel often struggle. In response, Arizona-based Picker Tugs and Towbars designed the HD Baby Bush B-series manual towbar. The new line of towbars features four 10-inch flat free turf tires making it easier to pull LSA up to Stearman over a variety of surfaces.
EASA certifies Raisbeck propellers for King Airs
Raisbeck Engineering’s Swept Blade Propellers for the King Air C90 series have been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). “Our new Swept Blade Propellers were designed to the current standards of the FAA. This allowed for a quick and very smooth process when requesting the STC from EASA,” said Bill Lally, vice president […]