Belite Electronics has unveiled a new, patent-pending technology that is capable of detecting water in the fuel tank or fuel line. Through the use of a small probe, the new technology discriminates between water and fuel and provides an alarm signal to the aircraft operator when water is detected, according to company officials. “While doing […]
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CFI launches greeting card line
Meredith Tcherniavsky, a flight instructor based in the Washington, D.C. area, has launched a new line of aviation-themed greeting cards. Each card is hand-made using high-resolution color prints featuring Tcherniavsky’s aviation photographs. “Flying is a way for me to experience nature, and the amazing world we live in, from a very unique perspective,” Tcherniavsky said. […]
Airforms gets FAA nod for Piper baffles
Airforms Inc. has received FAA/PMA approval of new engine baffle designs for Piper PA22-150, PA28-140 and PA32-300/260 aircraft models. This adds to the 50-plus models the company already supplies to customers around the world, company officials note. These engine baffles have many improvements to increase engine cooling efficiency and service life, officials add. Among the […]
XM WX Mobile Link debuts
Baron Services introduces the Baron Mobile Link, which, for the first time, will enable users to view XM WX Satellite Weather data on the iPhone and iPad, as well as devices running the Android OS. “Our customers have asked us for a way to view XM WX weather on their smart phones, iPads, and other […]
Aircraft Spruce giving away B-17 rides, AirVenture VIP tours
Aircraft Spruce has launched a new contest, with the winners receiving a ride in a B-17 during Oshkosh or VIP tours of AirVenture this summer. In the giveway, which launched on opening day of SUN ’n FUN and runs through April 30, two lucky entrants will win B-17 rides while in Oshkosh this summer, while […]
Aspen Evolution available on Maules
Maule Air now offers Aspen Avionics’ Evolution Flight Display System as an optional factory upgrade on new aircraft. Available options include the single EFD1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD), the Evolution 1500, Evolution 2000 or the Evolution 2500 Packages. The 1500, 2000, and 2500 packages include both PFD and MFD capabilities. “This year we are […]
Herber debuts hoses
Herber Aircraft Service has introduced its new lightweight Teflon-walled hoses, with integral silicone fire sleeve. Officials with the El Segundo, Calif.-based company say the new hoses can save ounces per hose, and have a smaller diameter. You also can now order regular rubber with pull-over firesleeve hoses, Herber Exclusive Blue integral hoses, or the company’s […]
Don’t let the wind catch you unprotected
Developed by avid pilots, the C100 Aircraft Anchoring System provides superior protection for aircraft from damaging winds. The C100 System exclusively utilizes the Claw, a patented lightweight, high-strength earth anchoring system. The C100 Kit includes one carry bag that stores three Claw anchors, nine spikes, one hammer, and 30 feet of rope. Total weight is […]
Airguide offers new data plans
Airguide Publications offers new data plans for Flight Guide iEFB featuring Geo-Referenced Instrument Approaches and Flight Guide’s nearly 5,000 Airport Diagrams. “With the recent release of our Flight Guide FLY-Wi WAAS GPS, we are now able to offer a reliable way to depict aircraft position on IAPs and our Flight Guide Diagrams for a fraction […]