The Aircraft Electronics Association is rolling out the red carpet for attendees of its 54th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show in March at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev., with lower hotel room rates; a $175 discount for early bird convention registration; and by giving attendees and exhibitors the weekend off. AEA […]
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Extra 500 introduced in Australia
Extra Aircraft has appointed Extra Aviation Australasia as the exclusive distributor of the Extra 500 Spirit for the Asia Pacific Rim. Based at Brisbane’s Archerfield Airport in Queensland, Extra Aviation Australasia will introduce the first certified, carbon fiber turboprop to the Australian market and support the aircraft with a service center network in each major […]
Air Power carries new alternator kit
Air Power Inc., a direct wholesale distributor for factory aircraft engines, parts and components, now has available the newly released Plane Power alternator kit. The AL24-FS60 is approved for installation on most 360 and 540 series Lycoming engines on 28 volt Cessna 172 and 182 aircraft with multigroove belt/pulley drive systems. This alternator allows owners […]
Sporty’s debuts Cockpit Video System
Making its debut is Sporty’s Cockpit Video System, which makes it easy to post a video to YouTube or Facebook or share it with friends. The video system is also use for flight instructors and their students, said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “A post-lesson debriefing can become so much more valuable when flight students […]
Lycoming adds Airpart Supply as distributor
Lycoming Engines has added Airpart Supply Ltd., located at Wycombe Air Park near London’s Heathrow Airport, to its worldwide distributor network. Founded in 1984, Airpart Supply Ltd. is an independent, privately owned United Kingdom-based company supplying parts, components and services to airline, regional, corporate and general aviation aircraft. Its customers include some of the largest […]
Hawker Beechcraft begins 400XPR development
Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) has initiated design engineering on its $2.24 million high performance upgrade, known as the Hawker 400XPR package, for Hawker 400XP/Beechjet 400A aircraft. “Based on strong customer interest, we are speeding up the pace of the 400XPR development,” said Christi Tannahill, HBC vice president, Global Customer Support. “Our design and engineering team […]
Flight school covers 100% tuition for vets
Upper Limit Aviation (ULA) in Salt Lake City is now offering up to 100% tuition coverage for eligible veteranss via the U.S. Veterans’ Benefits Office. The special tuition program enables military veterans to receive helicopter flight training covered under the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill if they qualify for full benefits, according to officials with ULA, […]
iFly 700 upgraded
Adventure Pilot LLC has released its Version 4 Software Update, which provides expanded capabilities on the iFly 700 Moving Map GPS. New features and user enhancements include adding Terminal Area Charts to GPS Mode and multiple user interface features. The Version 4 Software Update is also available for existing users to download via an Update […]
Dick Rutan stars in Fly Right Films
Here’s an idea for the pilot on your gift list: The Aviator Series, produced by Fly Right Films, which includes Volume One, “Attitude Flying with Dick Rutan” and Volume Two “Decision Making.” The pair constitute a masters program for serious pilots, say the producers. “Our mission is to change the culture of aviation and flight […]