COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new ebook, “The Pilot’s Guide to Flying On a Budget” has been released by Brent Owens, the force behind fixedwingbuddha.com and iflyblog.com. The book offers general aviation pilots strategies for saving money. “No matter what your point of entry, this guide has something for everyone,” Owens said. “It doesn’t matter if you […]
Products
SP-400 handheld upgraded
Sporty’s SP-400 Hand-held NAV/COM has been upgraded with a new screen that features a brighter display and a glare-reducing face, making it easier to read in direct sunlight, according to Sporty’s officials. Plus, improved contrast allows for a larger viewing angle, making it ideal for mounting on a suction cup or a kneeboard, officials said. […]
PropShot Smarty introduced
HUNTINGTON, Calif. — Deohako has released the PropShot Smarty to improve aerial videography captured on a smartphone. Pilots and aerial videographers often experience propeller distortion — propeller imagery that hinders clear video footage — when filming flights. To resolve this problem, Deohako created a universal smartphone lens and mount for the iPhone, Samsung, or other […]
Turn your smartphone into a wind meter
Now your smartphone can display real-time wind readings by plugging a new compact meter from Sporty’s into your phone’s headset jack and downloading a free app. The app gives you a clear overview of average, actual and maximum wind speed, as well as a real-time graph. The unit of measurement — m/s, Kmh, mph, Kts, […]
Aircraft Tool Supply re-introduces Pro Tube Beading Kit
Newly reintroduced is the Pro Tube Beading Kit, which carries a lifetime guarantee from Aircraft Tool Supply. For years, Aircraft Tool Supply was the sole supplier of these tools as a surplus product. Eventually supply exhausted, however customers insisted that the company bring them back in stock, according to company officials. In the process of […]
CarpenterDev debuts Wireless AirData System
SEATTLE — CarpenterDev has introduced its Wireless AirData System for the general aviation market, as well as FAA certification of its Aircraft Device Cradle.The Aircraft Device Cradle (pictured above) is approved for all models of Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Piper PA-28 and Piper PA-32 airplanes. The FAA Seattle Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO) has issued […]
Online Pilot Training launches
Powerful Learning has released Online Pilot Training (OPT), a new online product for GA pilots. Powerful Learning has been providing online training products specifically designed to meet the needs of Chinese students for a number of years and has now brought its special brand of online training to the U.S. market. OPT, designed to be […]
FltPlan offers current fuel prices for 3,300 FBOs
FltPlan is now offering up-to-date fuel price information for more than 3,300 FBOs on its website and mobile apps. The fuel price listing is designed to offer pilots a single source to look up fuel prices without having to call the FBO or leave the website or app, according to company officials. FltPlan has hired […]
Wolcott & Associates unveils winter webinar schedule
FORT LAUDERDALE — Wolcott & Associates, P.A. has unveiled its winter webinar schedule featuring topics that address financial and tax issues relative to aircraft owners, operators, financial and legal professionals. The company’s webinars are presented by aviation industry professionals Jed Wolcott and Sue Folkringa. Wolcott is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed pilot and president of […]