At the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Convention in Reno, Nevada, Air Tractor reported that the Electronics International MVP-50T Engine Analyzer has received FAA certification for use in Air Tractor aircraft. Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch says the certification follows more than a year of design and certification testing by the Olney, Texas, agricultural aircraft […]
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Garmin updates G500
Garmin has updated its G500/G600 flight displays. Software version 6.21 enables a number of capabilities, including: Control the Altitude Preselect for KFC 200/250 autopilots with the G500/G600 PFD, when paired with a GAD 43e Provides basic GWX 70 weather radar functions. Supports Cessna 400B/800B/1000 IFCS autopilots, when paired with a GAD 43e. For select TBM 700/850 […]
Aviation mystery thriller “Silent Sky” takes off
By JOHN WOLCOTT Just published, “Silent Sky” is the first aviation mystery thriller in a new series by pilot Cate Mighell. The sequel is already scrolling across her computer screen. In July, she captured the attention of many visitors to the three-day Arlington Fly-In that draws 50,000 visitors annually to Arlington Municipal Airport north of […]
New editions of Dyer Flight Training Tools released
Dyer Flight Training Tools has released the latest edition of its flight training tools, Ground School Workshop for Private Pilots and Flight Training Workshop for Private Pilots. These editions reflect recent FAA regulatory changes and ATC procedural changes, including those relating to runway incursion avoidance, according to company officials. The Ground School Workbook is a […]
Aspen’s EA100 gets FAA nod for Century autopilots
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Aspen Avionic’s EA100 autopilot adapter has received FAA and EASA approvals for Century IIB, III and IV autopilots. The E100 is capable of emulating the Century 52D66, 52D67, 52D166, and 52D167 attitude indicators, according to company officials. This means it is now compatible with all attitude-based Century IIB, III, and IV autopilots, […]
Weldcraft TIG Torches become part of Miller brand
APPLETON, Wis. —Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has consolidated the TIG torch and accessory lines from Weldcraft under the Miller brand. “Both Miller and Weldcraft are market leading brands and ones with a proven history of success across many industries,” said Mike Weller, president, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. “Consolidating the Weldcraft brand under Miller puts us […]
New Flight Data Recorder app released
A new Flight Data Recorder Mobile app for the iPhone and iPad has just been released. The app mimics what an aircraft “black box” does, by recording position, altitude and attitude data, along with a cockpit voice recorder, so that complete information for a flight can be stored. Ever felt lost after an ATC instruction […]
‘Prairie Sky’ published
Newly published is “Prairie Sky,” a new book that explores “the reality as well as the metaphor of flight: Notions of ceaseless time and boundless space, personal interior and exterior vision, social history, meteorology, and geology,” according to the publisher. W. Scott Olsen takes readers along as he chases a new way of looking at […]
Hydroswing back in business
DEL MAR, Calif. — Hydroswing, which produces single panel hydraulic door systems, is back. After listening to the needs of the market, and making changes in production and pricing, Hydroswing North America is again open for business, according to company officials. Hydroswing is now being manufactured in ISO 9001 approved global manufacturing plants worldwide, allowing […]