After 90 years of manufacturing aircraft products primarily for the European market segments, Revue Thommen has opened a sales office in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. Dallas was chosen because of the concentration of helicopter companies in the area. Many of the Swiss company’s products are in the rotary wing market. For more information: 972-588-1811.
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U.S. Flight Academy becomes newest Sport Aircraft Regional Center
U.S. Flight Academy at Denton Municipal Airport in Texas, is the newest Sport Aircraft Regional Center (SARC). The center will sell Light Sport Aircraft like the Breezer and C42, provide maintenance and offer Sport Pilot flight training in the North Texas/Oklahoma area. It also will function as an import and assembly facility for imported LSAs. Responsibilities include test […]
Company offers one-of-a-kind emergency survival kits
One-of-a-kind emergency survival kits, packed with hand-picked gear including lighting and strobes, first-aid, and tools, are available now at BeyondBulbs. The emergency kits, housed in waterproof and virtually indestructible Pelican cases, are portable and fully customizable. The company also sells the ASE30 Safe Escape smoke hood, designed to filter out smoke, carbon monoxide, and other […]
New book aimed at CFIs
A new book, “The Flight Instructor’s Guide to Endorsements and CFI Record Book,” was written by an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and Master CFI. It contains all endorsements, in order of use, a CFI would have to make. There are also notes and guidance, so nothing is forgotten or overlooked. There is a section to record […]
Keep the rain away
The new Rain Away Glass Treatment applies a water-repelling polymer coating on glass and plastic surfaces that greatly improves visibility by making raindrops bead up and blow away while flying. The protective treatment repels not only rain, but bugs, film and frost. Cost: $9.99, plus shipping and handling. For more information: 800-528-0334 or KafkoIntl.com. The […]
Engine management school goes online
Advanced Pilot Seminars (APS) has unveiled a web-based seminar. Now in its fourth year, APS has taught almost a thousand pilots and mechanics science-based techniques of engine management, backed by data acquired on the most advanced piston engine test facility in the world. APS teaches methods for operating piston aircraft engines for maximum fuel economy, […]
Duncan Aviation opens Aspen satellite facility
Duncan Aviation recently opened its newest satellite shop in Aspen, Colo. One of 21 satellite shops for Duncan, it serves the Aspen, Rifle and Eagle airports. Duncan Aviation is now certified as a Shadin Avionics Dealer, authorized at all locations for sales, installation and flight line repair of Shadin systems. For more information: 800-228-4277.
Raisbeck Engineering launches new website
Raisbeck Engineering, Inc. has launched its redesigned website. The easy-to-use website presents information about Raisbeck King Air and Learjet performance enhancing products. Owners and operators also are able to use the Raisbeck Dealer section to find King Air and Learjet sales and installation centers around the world.
Elliott Aviation takes delivery of Socata TBM 850
Elliott Aviation took delivery of its first Socata TBM 850 turboprop this month. Elliott, the newest Socata authorized service center and distributor, is responsible for the states of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska.