Aveo Engineering has received an FAA TSO for its Ultra Galactica series of 2 and 3 function wingtip lights, and Red Baron anti-collision beacon. These lights are now available for installation on most aircraft. The Ultra wingtip lights combine red or green navigation, strobe, and rear white position lights, and the Ultra Embedded version removes […]
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Active winglets for Citations debuts
At the 2012 NBAA Convention, which opens today, Tamarack Aerospace Group introduced its new Active Winglet technology for Cessna Citation jets. With shipments expected to begin in 2014, the Active Winglets will provide Citation owners with improved fuel savings, greater flying range, increased max zero fuel weight, better short field operation, improved climb performance, improved […]
New book helps pilots get the most from flying their Cessna 210s
SAN DIEGO — Just released is an all-new primer on owning and flying the Cessna 210 by five-time Master CFI Chuck McGill. “Flying the Cessna 210: The Secrets Unlocked” will help pilots master the art of piloting this complex airplane, says McGill, who offers his wisdom on optimum performance and safe operations based on his […]
CenTex Aerospace receives STC for King Air 200 gross weight increase
WACO, Texas — CenTex Aerospace has received approval for its Halo 250 STC conversion for King Air 200s, which raises the maximum takeoff weight from 12,500 to 13,420 pounds, resulting in a 920 pound increase in payload capacity. The STC also moves the King Air 200 into commuter category, allowing transport of passengers and cargo […]
Travel light with new Flight Gear Headset Case
Sporty’s had introduced its Flight Gear Headset Case, designed by the flight instructors at Sporty’s. The lightweight compact bag has specially designed pockets for a headset, iPad, transceiver and more. “This bag organizes the maximum amount of gear in a small space,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “It has a place for everything so […]
CAPS expands cabin safety solutions
VAN NUYS, Calif. — Corporate Air Parts, Inc. and CAPS Flight Crew TRAINING has signed a distributor agreement with Philips Medical products for the sale and service of all HeartStart AEDs and accessories. The agreement also deepens the capabilities within existing training programs including, FAR 135.331 Emergency Crewmember training, Hypoxia Recognition & Recovery (USN ROBD2), […]
Snap-on debuts LED Hybrid Light
Now available is the new Snap-on LED Hybrid Light, which features 16 LEDs. Unlike incandescent bulbs, which burn hot, this portable, battery-powered auxiliary light is cool to the touch, according to company officials. The tubular-shaped light has a high-impact tube lens, a rubber molded comfort grip and a magnetic base. It also features an anodized […]
Abingdon debuts new watch
The Abingdon Co. introduces a Limited Edition Amelia timepiece in jet black with a new dual time movement. The company has changed the movement of the Amelia from the Miyota movement to the Rhonda movement, which is featured in the Elise models. It is a much simpler movement to use and is so intuitive that […]
New website features aviation eBooks
Find-it Fast Books now offers eBooks explaining the intricacies of aviation weather and NOTAMs. Pilots can use the search capabilities of bookmarks and hyperlinks to instantly decode contractions, interpret weather charts, and understand inflight weather hazard reports and forecasts, according to company officials. For more information: Pilotebooks.com