The Garnett Industrial Airport (K68), in Garnett, Kan., has just completed the installation of a Belfort DigiWx II AWOS AV system, an automated weather system that reports FAA-certified altimeter and visibility with advisory winds, temperature and humidity. The real time weather report is available over the Unicom radio as well as telephone dial-in. “Adding the […]
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Hydroswing introduces T-Hangar Door
Hydroswing introduces its THD, a T-Hangar Door. “We have been investing and growing our volume over the last three years, with strong brand recognition and product development. We have a new set of production and engineering processes and can now pass those savings on to the customer,” said Marshal Parker, president. For more information: HydroSwing.com […]
Lincoln Electric releases 2010 catalog
Lincoln Electric has introduced its 2010 Equipment Catalog, as well as an online Fast-Flip eBook version that is accessible on Lincoln’s website. The catalog displays all of Lincoln Electric’s key products, including the 108 new products and accessories introduced over the last year. Click here to access the online version of the catalog. To request […]
AvFab receives STC for King Air headrest
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received STC approval for its Clear View Headrest on Beechcraft King Air seats. The headrest replaces the existing “plug in” headrest on existing seats and opens the sightline of the cabin above the seats, according to AvFab officials. The new headrest, which can be extended above the seat top if desired, […]
Las Vegas chapter of IMCClubs.org kicks off
Michael Radomsky, president emeritus of the Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association (www.cirruspilots.org) and a member of the Permanent Editorial Board of the Aviators Model Code of Conduct, will lead the Las Vegas Chapter of the IMCClubs.org The chapter’s inaugural meeting will be held at Dakem & Associates, LLC, at 6170 W. Viking Rd., Las Vegas, […]
Helicopter training at Kissimmee Air Museum
Kissimmee Air Museum, located at the Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), has expanded its flight operations to include helicopter flights and instruction. Kissimmee Helicopters will be offering flights and instruction in a Robinson 44 helicopter to both pilots and non-pilots alike. Kissimmee Helicopter’s R-44 Raven I has a naturally aspirated Lycoming 0-540 engine that can […]
Premier Turbines named GE repair center
GE Aviation has selected Premier Turbines as its Designated Repair Center in North and South Americas for M601 and H80 turboprop engines. As part of this exclusive agreement, Premier Turbines will offer heavy repair services, exchange engines and rentals, line replacement unit rotable pools and field service support to all existing and future M601 and […]
NATA revamps educational programming
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is coordinating some of its conferences and seminars with other leading industry events in 2010 to answer the needs of the aviation business community, according to association officials, who note that free member update webinars and “for fee” training webinars are also among the new educational initiatives to be […]
N.J. aviation conference & avionics expo set
The 2010 New Jersey State Aviation Conference will feature an avionics expo, according to officials with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Coalition-New Jersey. With the theme “Navigating the New York Region Airspace – Challenges and Solutions for the Future,” the conference will focus on the challenges of flying in the most congested airspace in the world and […]