McCauley offers Blackhawk King Air XP operators another option to improve the performance of their aircraft. The FAA recently granted Blackhawk Modifications an STC for installation of a McCauley C762 four-bladed propeller on the Blackhawk King Air XP. Blackhawk King Air XP operators have primarily used the existing three-blade or four-blade factory original propellers. The […]
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Make your living room first class with armchairs from MotoArt
If you have always wanted to ride in first class, but couldn’t justify the expense for a few hours of luxury, MotoArt has the furniture for you. MotoArt, a California-based company that takes derelict aircraft parts and transforms them into home and office décor, has received a new selection of first class chairs from Lockheed […]
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 […]
Flight Explorer enhances weather options
Flight Explorer, a provider of Internet-based, real-time global flight tracking information, reporting and display products, has enhanced its weather options. Weather information, which comes from a number of sources, including the National Weather Service, allows users to display and animate the weather to see storm system movement and direction. Flight Explorer Professional makes available more […]
Lancair Certified Aircraft launches new website
Lancair certified aircraft launched its redesigned website, FlyColumbia.com, April 1. The site provides up-to-date content on all aspects of the high performance Columbia 350 and 400 certified aircraft. In addition to expected features, the new site also includes provisions to download images of the aircraft, as well as complete pilot information manuals for each model. […]
Aircraft Spruce adds trio of books detailing first century of flight
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has added a three-volume work on the history of aviation to it growing list of aviation products. All three are titled “Aviation Century” and the three subtitles are “The Early Years,” “The Golden Years,” and “World War II.” The first volume focuses on the period from 1900 to 1939, covering the […]