Designed for use in formal Air Force training, the recently published “U.S. Air Force Pocket Survival Handbook: The Portable and Essential Guide to Staying Alive” was written to help a pilot who finds himself in a hostile environment, offering a comprehensive manual of outdoor survival techniques. It includes expert advice on: First aid for illness and […]
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Twin Commander technicians train for SB inspections
Twin Commander Aircraft has launched a special training program for technicians who will perform the airframe structural inspections detailed in Service Bulletin 241, which was recently released. The service bulletin calls for inspection and modification of the fuselage-to-wing-main-spar attachment in models 690, 690A and 690B Twin Commanders, with the exception of certain serial number 690As […]
‘Top Secret Flight’ released
Now available is Dale W. Cox’s “Top Secret Flight,” an historical novel based on an actual highly classified mission that took place in March of 1942, three months after the infamous Pearl Harbor raid. The object was to obtain specific photos of Tokyo targets for the success of the planned April bombing of Japan. According […]
Kneeboard for iPad Mini debuts
AppStrap has released a new kneeboard for the iPad Mini. The new product uses a form-fitting gel-case to enclose the Mini, along with a nylon leg strap and buckle that attaches to the iPad with its Velcro mating design. This attachment feature allows for quick repositioning from portrait to landscape viewing, as well as easy […]
Third edition of The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual released
Just released by ASA is the third edition of The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual. The book is designed for those preparing for turbine ground school, priming for a corporate or airline interview or upgrading into a personal jet or turboprop, according to ASA officials. With precision and a sense of humor, authors Greg Brown and […]
Re-introducing the Florian Rotary Pinkers
Overall Manufacturing of Scappoose Oregon, reports it has obtained exclusive rights to the Florian Rotary Pinker. The hand-held rotary pinker has been used for decades in the covering of fabric aircraft. The Florian family of Plantsville, Connecticut, produced these pinkers starting in the mid 1930s and continued until the fall of 2007 when they shut […]
Spherical bearings now on Schweiss Doors
All new “Red Power” hydraulic doors from Schweiss Doors now come with spherical bearings (see image) at top and bottom attach points of each of the two cylinders. The new bearings have long been used in tractor 3-point hitches, car suspensions, driveshafts and more. The bearings will allow for the door to operate with less friction, no […]
Flight Guide iEFB updated
Flight Guide iEFB v.5.0, which features ADS-B in-flight weather, is now available. Flight Guide iEFB is compatible with a number of ADS-B hardware devices, according to company officials. ADS-B devices receive signals from FAA ADS-B ground stations, decode and transmit data to Flight Guide iEFB via Bluetooth or WiFi. Flight Guide iEFB displays the color […]
Radio Navigation Sim app for students released
Digital Aviation has released the Radio Navigation Simulator ‘Student’ edition-Instrument Navigation Trainer for Pilots, for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, which includes instrument panels suited to the requirements of student pilots at the beginning of their IFR training. The new app is based on the Radio Navigation Simulator Pro app, which includes additional advanced HSI […]