Home flight simulators are more than just games, and when used properly, they can be a valuable training aid for real world flying — and without the Hobbs running. Until now, though, you were on your own to use these training devices for an authentic training experience. The new Flight Simulator Training Guide from Sporty’s […]
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ADS-B transmitter receives FAA nod
FreeFlight Systems’ RANGR FDL-978TX ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) UAT 978MHz transmitter has received TSO-C154c approval from the FAA. The RANGR FDL-978TX system will interface to FreeFlight Systems’ WAAS-GPS receiver 1201, dual antennas, and a panel mounted control head. The system weighs less than 1 pound and also meets all DO-160 testing for helicopter applications, company […]
U-Fuel debuts Sport Fuel station
U-Fuel, a supplier of fuel stations to the aviation industry and sponsor of the Aviation Fuel Club, debuted its first “Sport Fuel” station at the China International General Aviation Convention (CIGAC) last week. First announced in the spring of this year, U-Fuel’s Sport Fuel system is a self-service aviation fuel station that places all critical […]
Flight bag designed for ‘paperless’ cockpit debuts
MyGoFlight has introduced the Flight Bag PLC series of flight bags, designed from the ground up for the “paperless” cockpit (PLC). “The paperless cockpit is gaining tremendous momentum as pilots in general, commercial and military aviation move to using iPads as EFB devices with airlines such as United and Alaska, which announced that their pilots […]
Timken debuts new engine test cell
The Timken Co. recently completed construction of a new engine test cell at the company’s Mesa, Ariz., facility and now provides engine and component overhaul services to fixed-wing and rotorcraft operators on a variety of engine platforms. The test cell includes: Two bays with separate controls allowing two different engines to run simultaneously; A new […]
Customizable headset introduced
The HS 800 Digital headset from beyerdynamic can now be ordered as a customized version. The online configurator, similar to those of car industries, allows customers to select from a wide range of materials and colors for different components, including an individually laser engraved text. At the 2011 shows, beyerdynamic presented this headset with a […]
Yorkton Aircraft Service joins Thrush Aircraft network
Yorkton Aircraft Service Ltd. is the newest authorized service and support facility to join the Thrush Aircraft service network. “Thrush Aircraft stands for the very best in ag aviation and having Yorkton Aircraft join our service network in Canada is a reflection of Thrush’s hard-earned reputation and expanding market in Canada and North America,” said […]
Monterey Jet Center joins Avfuel network
Avfuel has expanded its branded dealer network to include Monterey Jet Center at California’s Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), providing the FBO with fuel and service solutions as well as marketing and branding support. Opening its doors in 1997, Monterey Jet Center holds the distinction of playing host to the Gordon McCall Motorworks Revival for the […]
Freestream Aircraft celebrates 20th anniversary
Business jet broker Freestream Aircraft Limited marked its 20th anniversary with one of its most successful years in its history, completing more than 40 transactions valued at more than $700 million. While economic conditions kept worldwide markets roiling in 2011, Freestream continued its 20-year history of matching business jet buyers and sellers around the world, […]