Barker & Associates, a general aviation security, training and consulting firm in Ormond Beach, Fla., is offering TSA compliant Security Awareness Training for flight schools and independent CFIs – along with consulting services on a wide-range of compliance, security and regulatory issues facing the general aviation and flight training industries. “The flight training segment of […]
Products
Cirrus offers air conditioning
Cirrus Design Corp.’s SR22 now offers air conditioning as original equipment. The Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning System from Enviro costs $19,990. The company also is offering a fan-driven ventilation system for all SR series aircraft, which circulates ambient or heated air throughout the cabin. The fan, which may be operated in ground and flight modes, […]
Elliott Aviation receives
STC for RVSM in King Airs Elliott Aviation has received FAA STC group approval for its King Air RVSM program. STC approval includes all King Air B200, 300 and B300/350 series aircraft with existing Collins APS-65/H/J, Honeywell/Sperry SPZ-4000 and Bendix/King KFC-400 autopilots. Elliott Aviation selected Revue Thommen’s AD-32 RVSM altimeter for its quality, feature set, […]
Weldcraft offers water-cooled TIG torch options
For higher amperage applications requiring flexibility and reliability, Weldcraft offers its CS410, 410 amp water-cooled TIG torch. The CS410 is part of Weldcraft’s Crafter Series and is an alternative to the lower amperage CS310 (310 amp) torch. Like the CS310, the CS410 increases amperage output without increasing torch size to improve handling and control on […]
Million Air addsCessna Citationto its charter fleet
Million Air Salt Lake City has added a Cessna Citation XL to its fleet. The new addition further diversifies Million Air’s current fleet, which includes aircraft from Pilatus, Lear, Raytheon, Cessna and Gulfstream. For more information: 801-359-2085.
Sharpen your skillson airspace systemand weather formats
Sporty’s latest DVD, “Airspace and Weather Format Review,” provides an introduction to or refresher of aviation weather and airspace. With 3-D graphics and animation, this program demystifies the complex types of airspace. The DVD explains the various classes of airspace, their operating rules, dimensions and charting symbols. Examples are given for each class of alphabet […]
Better weather info from All Weather
All Weather, Inc. has released the Model 8340 Laser Ceilometer, the first ceilometer to use an eye-safe, low power, laser transmitter to measure the height of any cloud type, including cirrus ice clouds, from 0 to 40,000 feet. It also is capable of simultaneously detecting and measuring up to four layers of clouds, providing reliable […]
AircraftLogs addressesnew tax regulationswith enhancements
AircraftLogs.com has added detailed enhancements that address recent tax changes limiting the deductibility of aircraft for personal use. “Whether owned by a Fortune 500 company or a privately-held business, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and subsequent IRS Notice 2005-45 could have significant implications for aircraft owners,” says Doug Stewart, president. “Compliance requires additional […]
Verbal Intruder Positioning alerts offered on L-3 Avionics’ Skywatch
L-3 Avionics Systems’ SkyWatch 497 Collision Avoidance System now features Verbal Intruder Positioning (VIP). The VIP capability features extended aural alerts of range, bearing and relative altitude when a Traffic Advisory (TA) is issued for a threat aircraft. Users will hear warnings such as, “Traffic, Traffic – 12 O’Clock High – 3 Miles,” in addition […]