Chabord Exhaust Systems has earned EASA certification for its new stainless steel/Inconel “eco” exhaust system for the Cessna 172R and -S models. The company has filed for reciprocal certification with the FAA, and “we expect no surprises,” according to President Alain Chabord. The STC includes everything the customer needs, he noted. Using the customer’s exhaust […]
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Portable welding system introduced
Victor Technologies has introduced the Fabricator 211i, a fully integrated MIG-Stick-TIG inverter welding system that weighs 57.3 lbs. and offers the flexibility of using either 115 or 208/230 VAC single-phase primary power, 50 or 60 Hz. It delivers a welding range of 5 to 150 amps on 115 VAC and 5 to 210 amps on […]
ASA Private Oral Exam Guide updated
The Private Oral Exam Guide by Michael Hayes has been updated to reflect the latest regulations and procedures, and includes a new chapter on Scenario-Based Training by noted expert, 2009 National Flight Instructor of the Year, and recipient of the 2010 NATA Award for Excellence in Pilot Training, Arlynn McMahon. Scenario-based questions have become an […]
The Map of My Dead Pilots: The Dangerous Game of Flying in Alaska
There are some books about aviation that are so spot-on, so gritty, that you are compelled to hide them from the aviation squeamish. “The Map of My Dead Pilots: The Dangerous Game of Flying in Alaska” is one of these books. The book was written by Colleen Mondor, who drew upon her four years of […]
New engine monitoring system for the iPad unveiled
A year after releasing the first iPad compatible Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS-G mini), Levil Technology has now unveiled engine monitoring capabilities with the introduction of the iLevil for mobile devices. With built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support, the iLevil offers pilots the ability to customize their system by choosing any combination of the following: […]
beyerdynamic kicks off special AirVenture pricing early
Starting July 1, beyerdynamic is offering its top model headset, the HS 800 Digital, at a special “exhibition price” of $799, which is $140 below the MSRP of $939. This offer is valid until July 29, the last day of the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Like every year at AirVenture, there are “Show Specials” available […]
Latest edition of The Instrument Flight Manual released
Based on the original definitive text by William K. Kershner, a new seventh edition of The Instrument Flight Manual has been updated to reflect current regulations, operating procedures, and technology. The Instrument Flight Manual is written for the pilot desiring to add an instrument rating, and for the instrument-rated pilot who needs a refresher, according […]
Mid-Continent teams with A123 Systems
Mid-Continent Instrument Co. has signed a distribution and supply agreement with A123 Systems, which means Mid-Continent will offer A123’s advanced Nanophosphate lithium-ion battery technology for aviation applications. True Blue Power, which launched in March 2011, initially began by offering two inverters and the TS835 Emergency Power Supply (EPS), the industry’s first FAA TSO-approved EPS to […]
Multi-color flashlight introduced
Pelican Products has introduced the 2370 LED multi-color flashlight. Designed to work in a variety of environments, the 2370 LED features the latest LED technology with four operating modes (high and low white as well as night-vision-friendly red and blue). For easy mode change, the flashlight is engineered with a magnetically-actuated selector switch. The switch’s […]