4 Paws Aviation has introduced the Ear Gear, new hearing protection for your pet. Ear Gear hearing protection is made of nylon, aircraft approved sound deadening foam, non-toxic gel cups, webbing, and a safety “break a way” clip. Webbing is used instead of Velcro, so once the Ear Gear is adjusted, it will be the […]
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Sporty’s releases VFR Communications video
Sporty’s VFR Communications is brand new and features real-world scenarios and techniques to help pilots communicate accurately and confidently. “So many pilots are concerned with how they sound when communicating in flight,” says Sporty’s Academy President Eric Radtke. “This program provides a complete course in all types of communication, including Air Traffic Control, pilot-controlled fields, […]
FLYIT Simulators to debut G1000 panel at AOPA
FLYIT Simulators will debut its G1000 panel at the AOPA Aviation Summit later this month in Long Beach, California. The G1000 panel will be available for viewing at Airportfest with the company’s Professional Airplane Simulator, which will be on display for demos. The G1000 panel will be available as an option on the company’s standard […]
Newest Tecnam LSA model tours California
During the first two weeks of November, West Coast Sport Aircraft, a regional distributor for the Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) manufacturer Tecnam, will be demonstrating the P2008 advanced LSA at airports around the San Francisco Bay and Greater Los Angeles area, culminating with the “Airportfest” display at AOPA Summit in Long Beach, California. The […]
Sky Tractor Supply Co. named service center for GE’s M601 and H80 engines
Sky Tractor Supply Company has signed an agreement with GE Aviation to become an Authorized Service Center for the M601 and H80 turboprop engines. As part of the agreement, Sky Tractor Supply Company will offer comprehensive line maintenance, removals and re-installations of engines and LRUs and engine spares for the M601 and H80 engine families. […]
NavWorx now shipping ADS-B equipment
NavWorx, Inc. has begun shipping its ADS-B Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) designed to receive subscription-free aircraft traffic and aviation weather. The NavWorx® ADS600-B transceiver delivers TIS-B traffic and FIS-B weather and flight information to a variety of aircraft electronic displays. It is designed to be fully compliant with FAA TSO-C154c and is FCC Approved. ADS-B […]
Scheyden partners with renowned designer
Scheyden Precision Eyewear, which produces lenses and frames for aviators, has struck a partnership with renowned eyewear and optics designer Patrick Hussey, who will oversee product development beginning with the brand’s 2011 collection. Hussey’s more than 20 years of industry experience includes serving as president of Persol North America, developing a patented, integrated goggle/helmet system […]
West Star appointed Hawker Beechcraft service center
West Star Aviation’s Grand Junction, Colo. (GJT) facility has been appointed by Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) as an authorized service center. The agreement includes services on all Beechcraft KingAir models, as well as on Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza models. “We have numerous loyal KingAir customers at GJT, and this agreement will allow us to provide complete […]
Avfuel expands with Avplan
Avfuel Corp. has created a dedicated flight and trip-planning subsidiary called Avplan. Avfuel acquired Pacific Coast Forecasting (PCF) of Van Nuys, Calif., in the first quarter of 2010 to enhance the trip-planning and ground-handling arrangements Avfuel has provided to existing customers. Adding the option of in-house, professional trip planning will streamline and enhance Avfuel’s service […]