Hilton Software has introduced new Passive RADAR Altimeter technology for the iPad and iPhone. The Passive RADAR Altimeter displays terrain elevation and the aircraft’s approximate AGL; together with Dynamic Terrain Overlays and Synthetic Vision, WingX Pro7 is designed to reduce the risk of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), according to company officials. WingX Pro7 Version […]
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Curtis receives approval for new flush mounted fuel valves
Curtis Superior Valve Co. has received FAA TSO-C76a approval for five new flush mounted fuel valves. The new fuel valves are made from brass with stainless steel springs to prevent rust and corrosion and have been tested and approved to meet the FAA TSO-76a standards, company officials said. Application of these new valves are for […]
Aircraft Spruce carries Pilot Chews
Aircraft Spruce now stocks a new product that was developed by pilots to battle fatigue: Pilot Chews, an aviation dietary supplement formulated for pilots to enhance their performance during flight. Pilot Chews is designed to give pilots more energy, faster reflexes, increased alertness, improved memory, maximized night vision, as well as other benefits, company officials […]
Sporty’s launches new learn to fly course
Sporty’s has launched a new Learn to Fly Course, which provides learning tracks for Private, Recreational and Sport Pilot – or any combination. “This modular approach to learning to fly provides for a more modern and personalized learning experience,” says Sporty’s Academy President Eric Radtke. For one price, Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course provides all […]
Rotax 912 iS introduced
BRP launches the new Rotax 912 iS engine. An evolution of the Rotax 912 engine, the 912 iS engine delivers 38% to 70% better fuel efficiency than comparable engines in the light sport, ultra-light aircraft and the general aviation industry, according to company officials. BRP engineers have incorporated technology enhancements, such as a modern fuel […]
Hawker Beechcraft opens piston facility at PDK
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) will open a new satellite Hawker Beechcraft Services maintenance facility at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Atlanta this month. This new facility, which opens on March 12, will specialize in full piston engine aircraft services, offering annual inspections, routine maintenance inspections, avionics checks, recertification, oil changes, and performance and comfort […]
Aircraft Spruce launches ‘Perspectives on Homebuilding’
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has launched “Perspectives on Homebuilding,” an online magazine that will share the perspectives of those involved in homebuilding general aviation aircraft. The inaugural issue features the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Paul and Tom Poberezny. “We are honored to initiate our Perspectives on Homebuilding online magazine with commentary by the two individuals who […]
Onex hardware kits at Wicks Aircraft
Wicks Aircraft Supply has reached an agreement with Oshkosh-based Sonex Aircraft to supply the hardware kits for its new Onex (pronounced “one-x”). The plane is the latest offering from the Wisconsin company, introduced at Oshkosh 2011. “We’re happy to provide the convenience of a one-stop hardware source for Onex builders,” said Scott Wick, President of […]
Aviation Data Trainer app now available
QinetiQ North America’s Aviation Data Trainer application is now available in the iTunes Store. The application provides air traffic controllers, pilots, airport staff and flight enthusiasts with a way to memorize and test themselves on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) data sets — or codes — that […]