The F-14 Tomcat will be retired from service, with a final farewell this month. A new book, “Grumman F-14 Tomcat, Bye-Bye Baby!” celebrates the plane, with photos of the F-14, along with quotes from the “Tomcatters” who knew it best. Compiled by Dave Parsons, George Hall and Bob Lawson, the book is available in bookstores […]
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PCA2000 AircraftDesign Softwarenow available
Software developer OAD has released the English version of PCA2000, a software package for aircraft design and analysis. In addition to a dedicated software package for conceptual and preliminary design of light aircraft, PCA2000 also incorporates extensive and detailed databases of existing aircraft, engines and airfoils. Optional modules are available. For example, to analyze an […]
APS Emergency Maneuver Training unveils Cirrus-specific Upset Recovery
Aviation Performance Solutions, LLC (APS) announces the release of its Cirrus-specific Upset Recovery Training program for Cirrus SR-20/22 owners. The training course is a program augmentation to APS’s Professional Pilot Upset Recovery Training program. For SR-20/22 owners and operators, APS provides a Cirrus-specific two-hour ground training session on Cirrus wing design, stall characteristics and past […]
Sierra Stallion receives FAA approval
With the June 14th first flight only nine weeks old, Sierra received its STC for the Stallion. A Cessna Citation 500/501SP with more powerful Williams FJ44-2A engines, the Stallion is the latest in Sierra’s Citation product improvement program. Preceded by innovations such as the Eagle II, the Eagle 400 and Eagle SP, the Stallion enjoys […]
Turn up the heat in your hangar
Old Man Winter doesn’t care that it’s early Tuesday morning and the aircraft mechanics and maintenance crew are struggling to maintain heat. That’s why DESA Heating is improving portable propane heaters for mechanics, pilots and anyone who has ever needed supplemental heat inside a hangar. Propane forced air heaters are an instant, efficient heat source […]
New Telex headsets available at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now offers the Telex 30XT headset, which features a high-quality, noise canceling electret microphone, ensuring the clearest possible transmission without white noise. The mic can be positioned for right or left side operations. Tension in the headband can be adjusted to avoid “clamping” and the thick headband foam pad distributes weight evenly. Padding […]
E-Smart tools make their debut
Bondhus, through its German marketing partner FELO, introduces a complete line of E-Smart tools for use with electrical equipment. The screwdriver blades are machined from European Chrome/Molybdenum/Vanadium steel and heat treated to the highest possible hardness levels. Each tool is tested to 10,000 volts to assure the integrity of the insulation and is certified to […]
Scimitar propeller conversion now STC’d for Cessna 310
Professional Pilots Inc. introduces its new generation, three-blade propeller option for the Cessna 310. STC approval has now been received for installation of composite “Scimitar” MT-Propellers on all IO-470 powered Cessna 310s. In addition to the increased performance from these propellers, the swept tip design significantly reduces cabin and fly-over noise levels, making cruise flight […]
Door Engineering extends warranties
Door Engineering and Manufacturing stands behind its industrial, commercial and aviation door systems with its newly introduced, standard three-year warranty and optional five-year extended warranty. The three-year warranty includes one year of materials and labor and an additional two years of materials for the repair or replacement of products proven to be defective in material […]