Chelton Flight Systems EFIS Primary Flight Display has achieved Level A, the highest level of software standards established for the FAA. The FAA has established five levels of criticality (DO-178B) in software design assurance designated as level E through level A, which vary according to the importance of the instrument as it relates to the […]
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US Door offers ‘wind-load certified’ option
Four major hurricanes in less than two months increased the awareness for Wind-load Certified roll-up industrial metal doors manufactured by US Door & Building Components. In 2004, Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne devastated various parts of Florida. US Door & Building Components President John McLane, based in Orlando, witnessed much of the destruction firsthand. […]
Blackhawk King Air XP offers McCauley four-bladed prop
The FAA has granted Blackhawk Modifications an STC for installation of a McCauley C762 four-bladed propeller for the Blackhawk King Air XP. Blackhawk King Air XP operators have primarily used their existing three-blade or four-blade factory original propellers. The McCauley C762 four-bladed propeller provides better climb and cruise performance and lowers cabin noise when compared […]
Gill introduces new battery capacity tester
Battery capacity checking just got easier, thanks to Gill’s new TCT-1000 Battery Capacity Analyzer. The new instrument is intended to simplify battery capacity checks for A&P mechanics, as well as those who perform their own maintenance. It performs automatic capacity testing of 12- and 24-volt, lead-acid aircraft batteries and is capable of accurately measuring the […]
Elliott Aviation receives STC approval for TAWS on Citation
Elliott Aviation has received STC approval from the FAA to install Universal Class A TAWS in all Citation 550/560 series aircraft to comply with the FAA Class A TAWS mandate. The Universal TAWS System reduces the possibility of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) accidents. It is able to take current and predicted aircraft positioning information […]
Avidyne FlightMax Entegra training video released
Sporty’s latest DVD, “Flying the Avidyne FlightMax Entegra,” demonstrates what it’s like to fly with this glass cockpit technology. In this DVD, Richard Collins explains the features of this system and how to maximize its capabilities. You will learn the seamless integration of dual Garmin GNS 430 GPS receivers, an S-TEC 55X autopilot and a […]
NVision Laser Scanner scans shiny surfaces to 8 microinches
NVision’s recently released ModelMaker Z laser scanner offers shiny surface scanning capabilities down to 8 microinches. Conventional laser scanners have difficulty scanning shiny machined surfaces because the surface scatters the laser beam, confusing the sensor that records the position of the surface. The ModelMaker Z overcomes this problem with new features that adaptively change the […]
Converting your ultralight to LSA? Kit from EAA can help
Planning to convert your Ultralight into a Light Sport Aircraft, but not sure how to go about it? The Experimental Aircraft Association can help you through that process with its E-LSA Conversion Kit. The kit contains a 15-page, step-by-step conversion guide, all necessary FAA forms, pre-cut standard instrument and control labels and placards, a dataplate […]
Power Flow introduces ‘Short Stack’ exhaust pipe for Skyhawks and Cardinals
Power Flow Systems, manufacturers of a tuned exhaust system that is now available for a wide range of single engine aircraft, has introduced a new “short stack” exhaust pipe that can be retrofitted. Designed to significantly reduce the profile and weight of the original exhaust duct, the new version protrudes no more than the original […]