The Catalina Island Conservancy’s pilots support group has become the newly reenergized Catalina Aero Club. The revitalized group was conceived among pilots during last year’s 50th anniversary celebration of general aviation on the island that brought 150 pilots and a crowd of more than 400 to the Airport in the Sky. “There was a new-found […]
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iFly 700 debuts
Adventure Pilot LLC, has introduced the iFly 700, a satellite GPS portable navigation device for general aviation pilots that offers everything from flight planning to en route navigation. Feature packed with image enhanced hi-resolution sectional maps, highlighted Special Use Airspace, IFR Low En Route charts, Approach and Departure charts and a full Airport Facility Directory […]
Allianz launches online claims
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has launched Aviation Online Claims, which provides customers 24/7/365, secured, online access to claims information. “This takes customer service to a whole new level,” said Harold Clark, Global Aviation Head, Americas. “With Aviation Online Claims, risk managers and brokers have immediate access to the information they need to efficiently […]
LogTen Pro updated
Coradine Aviation Systems has unveiled an update to its software for pilots using Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch: LogTen Pro for the iPhone. This is the third update for Coradine’s iPhone Logbook software and offers many new features, according to company officials. “We’ve had fantastic feedback on the current LogTen Mobile Application, including some great […]
Iron Man helmet premieres
Lincoln Electric has launched its new limited edition Iron Man VIKING auto-darkening welding helmet. This solar-powered helmet joins the 700G Series and features authorized graphics inspired by the box office hit “Iron Man 2” and comic books by Marvel. In addition to the Iron Man character graphics and signature gold and red colors, the solar-powered […]
Power Flow ships 3,600th system
Power Flow recently shipped its 3,600th Tuned Exhaust System to a Cardinal RG owner. Power Flow officials note that most four- and six-cylinder Lycoming and Continental engines rarely develop the full horsepower for which they are rated due, in part, to the design of the original exhaust system. The exhaust gases from each cylinder often […]
Private Pilot Checkride App now available
ASA has released its Private Pilot checkride preparation app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The Private Pilot Checkride app is based on the Private Oral Exam Guide book by Michael Hayes, the same book series that has helped generations of students pass countless Practical Exams. The app features the questions most likely to be […]
MT propeller STC’d for Husky
Flight Resource, LLC, the world’s largest distributor of MT Propellers, has received an STC to install the 3-blade MT composite propellers to the Aviat Husky. This upgrade provides 17 pounds of weight savings, turbine-like smoothness, reduced noise (inside and out), and improvements in climb and cruise performance, according to company officials. Flight-Resource Founding Partner and […]
‘Over the Hump’ exhibit opens at Air Force museum
A new exhibit focused on the China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC), a group that served during World War II, opened Aug. 19 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The First Over the ‘Hump:’ The China National Aviation Corporation exhibit is located in the museum’s Air Power Gallery. It tells the story of […]