In 1985, Bogert Aviation’s Bogi Bar was born. The Bogi Bar is an aircraft tow bar designed to safely and easily maneuver a lightweight aircraft on the ground. “Back in 1985 when I had my FBO in Richland, Washington, we were in tight quarters and always needed to move one plane in order to service […]
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Monitoring Red Bull pilots
The Red Bull Air Races are not only a showcase for the world’s leading pilots and top machines, but also require careful planning with an emphasis on safety. For example, every fly by of the pylons has strict limits for speed and overload. Monitoring these limits are instruments produced by a Czech company, TL elektronic. […]
Aeroplanner unveils Google Maps-based flight planning
Science Applications International Corp. has debuted an enhanced service offered by its web-based flight planning system, AeroPlanner.com, that enables users to plan and map flights using Google Maps. The upgraded service allows pilots to plot their routes on satellite images provided in Google Maps, showing the terrain and airspace in vivid detail. “We are running […]
Wireless headset now available
ATO Aviation has announced the availability of the EQ-Link wireless aviation headset by EQ Wireless Communications. The EQ-Link wireless aviation headset completely eliminates the wire extending from the headset ear cup to an aircraft’s intercom system, said ATO spokesman Harold Christensen. “The EQ-Link system is the result of over 20 years of experience in designing […]
Trio introduces GX PRO autopilot
Trio has introduced the GX PRO, which has all of the features of the standard Pro Pilot autopilot with the additional capability of bi-directional communications with the Garmin G3X EFIS system. The GX PRO flight dynamics have been optimized to take full advantage of the G3X pitch and roll guidance, according to company officials. When […]
New Battery Parasitic Load Tester from Concorde
Concorde Battery Corp. has released a new Parasitic Load Tester (PLT) to measure the parasitic load drain on aircraft batteries when the master switch is off and the aircraft is inactive. The tester is designed to mate with an MS3509 style quick disconnect receptacle. This PLT was conceived and engineered in response to concerns in […]
Atlanta Sport Flight adds Alto LSA
Atlanta Sport Flight, located at Atlanta Fulton County Field (FTY), also known locally as Charlie Brown Airport, will soon be home to a new Alto LSA. Paul Volle, owner of Atlanta Sport Flight, recently purchased an Alto. “The key to success is to be profitable, so we examine operating costs, maintenance, and durability. The Alto […]
PilotMall.com to host fly-out to Bahamas
PilotMall.com has unveiled plans for a fly-out to Bimini Island, Bahamas, scheduled for June 10-12. Bimini Island is the perfect destination for those visiting The Bahamas via private aircraft for the first time, according to company officials, noting that at just 53 miles east of Miami, Bimini is the closest point of entry in The […]
NATA releases fact book
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has released its new fact book, General Aviation in the United States. The new book features member testimonials on a wide array of NATA’s products and services and serves as an educational tool for the association’s Day on the Hill event. General Aviation in the United States provides an […]