Extra Aircraft is continuing to grow its U.S. dealer network with the expansion of one of its current dealers, USAero of Denver, to Long Beach, Calif. The 12,500-square-foot sales center is a sales, delivery and business center for Extra, Diamond and Mooney customers. USAero will have an EA-300 inventory, and demo rides will be available […]
Products
MT-Propeller now available for Super Cubs
Professional Pilots Inc. has received STC approval for the installation of the lightweight, composite MT-Propeller on Piper Super Cubs with 150, 160 or 180 hp engines. The propeller allows the engine to reach its maximum rated horsepower immediately upon throttle advancement, yet only weighs a few pounds more than the standard fixed pitch model. Takeoff […]
LoPresti Speed Merchants unveils performance enhancements for Piper Saratogas and Cherokees
LoPresti Speed Merchants has introduced a line of high performance wheel pants for Piper models PA28s and PA32s. LoPresti “Speed Spats” are designed to lower drag, enhance appearance and simplify routine maintenance. This new design provides simplified access, so servicing the brakes and tires is now accomplished with ease. To complement these new “Speed Spats” […]
New hangars begin going up at San Marcos, Texas, airport
Officer’s Club AeroVentures has begun construction of a private, master-planned hangar facility at San Marcos Municipal Airport (HYI) in San Marcos, Texas. When complete, the first two phases of the development will feature 13 individual condo-style hangars totaling approximately 31,500 square feet, designed to house everything from single-engine aircraft to mid-size business jets in hangars […]
Fuel handling and ramp security training seminars scheduled
Air BP’s QC, Fuel Handling and Ramp Security Training Seminars series will be held in key U.S. locations throughout 2005 and 2006. Seminar curriculum, schedule and accommodation information is available online at Training.Epic-Aviation.com. The seminars focus on critical training elements directly related to the safe delivery of fuel, fuel quality control and risk reduction of […]
Salary study released
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has published its 2005 annual survey of general aviation service employee compensation. The survey includes salaries and benefits for pilots, line-service personnel, maintenance technicians, dispatchers, inspectors, customer service representatives and more. Employees’ compensation is broken down by geographic region of the country, by the company’s gross sales, by size of […]
Fabric pilot bags now shipping
PilotMall.com Aviation Superstore is now shipping a new line of fabric pilot bags. The line includes bags of all sizes. Each bag has several features designed to enhance cockpit organization. PilotMall.com, which offers more than 1,500 aviation products, has been designing soft leather pilot bags since 1999. The fabric bags range in price from $24.99 […]
Companies team up to provide next generation of hearing protection
The Hearing Safety Group of Bacou-Dalloz has partnered with Lightspeed Aviation of Portland, Ore., to develop a new generation of hearing protection headsets. Lightspeed will manufacture the new line utilizing the Hearing Safety Group’s platform and aspects of its proprietary communications technology. The products will be marketed jointly by Bacou-Dalloz and Lightspeed. The new Precision […]
Lake Aero Styling & Repair celebrates 30 years
On July 16, Lake Aero Styling & Repair, aka “LASAR,” hosted close to 150 guests for a barbecue to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary at Lampson Field in Lakeport, Calif. LASAR is a Mooney Service Center, specializing in mods for older Mooneys, as well as maintenance and repair. The company is owned by Paul and […]