A new children’s book, “Being a Blue Angel,” will be released Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day. “As a child, I was inspired by military aviation,” author Mark I. Sutherland said. “Today, with the help of the US Navy Blue Angels, I get to inspire kids across the US.” Sutherland’s newest children’s book takes children behind the […]
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Aircraft Spruce launches new website
Aircraft Spruce is launching its entirely redesigned website today, Nov. 6. Aircraft Spruce officials acknowledge that most pilots and aircraft owners have become familiar with the company’s website, but they identified some areas that needed improvement. The new website uses a variety of new web standard techniques that officials believe are more intuitive and more […]
Christmas gifts from the last flying Vulcan
A range of Christmas gifts has been launched to help raise money for the last flying Vulcan, including books, models and the chance to have your name on the historic bomb-bay doors. Every name added will also receive a commemorative certificate. Other gift ideas include Vulcan clothing, books, toys, games and up-close DVDs that take […]
MGL Avionics integrates Sandia Mode-C Transponder
TORRANCE, Calif. — MGL Avionics has integrated the Sandia Aerospace STX 165R Remote Mode-C transponder with the its EFIS systems for Experimental and Light-Sport Aircraft, including the MGL Avionics XTreme EFIS; MGL Avionics Odyssey EFIS; MGL Avionics Voyager EFIS; and MGL Avionics iEFIS Touchscreen EFIS. The STX 165R is a low-weight, low-cost, 200 Watt remote […]
Ameritech to sell ECi’s line of experimental engines
Engine Components International (ECI) of San Antonio, Texas, and Ameritech Industries, the parent company of Eagle Engines and American Propeller Service of Redding, Calif., have entered into a dealer sales agreement for the California company to sell the TITAN EXP experimental series factory assembled new engines. The TITAN EXP series include the OX-320, IO-320, OX-340 […]
New filler cap for de-icer debuts
D.W.Davies has developed a new filler cap for the 1 gallon bottle and the 2-1/2 gallon bottle of TKS Fluid. The filler cap makes it easier to dispense the product into an aircraft with a self-burping spout and valve so as not to spill any, company officials said. Price: $14.95 each. For more information: Tim […]
Protect your plane during fall flying
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – The folks at Bruce’s Custom Covers know that fall flying can be some of the most spectacular for pilots, but there are also some hazards that pilots need to be aware of. “With the changing colors come a rash of undesirable weather conditions,” company officials noted in a release. “These include airborne […]
CIES digital fuel level sender receives TSO approval
REDMOND, Ore. — CIES Corporation has received FAA TSO C55a approval for its line of digital fuel level senders. The float-based fuel level senders are designed to replace the majority of the existing fuel level sending systems in general aviation aircraft. The proprietary and patented system provides a new level of accuracy, reliability, and stability […]
AeroLEDs introduces Sunbeam light
AeroLEDs has completed testing on its new Sunbeam landing/taxi/recognition light that features two intense Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Featuring a 50,000 hour life, the Sunbeams are produced in a rectangular format to fit the Cirrus SR22, a variety of LSAs and experimental aircraft. The light requires just 25 watts of power to produce over 100 […]