Aloft Technologies has introduced a technologically advanced, lightweight aviation headset, weighing only 1.5 ounces. The Clarity Aloft Headset provides patented self-molding ear tips to achieve superior sound clarity and comfort, while providing 35-45 decibels of passive noise reduction, according to Aloft Technologies officials. “A distinct feature of the Clarity Aloft pilot headset is the patented […]
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Wilco offers battery savings to Cessna owners
Wilco now has STCs to be a battery supplier to Cessna Citation owners. The purpose of the STC, which covers models 500, 501, 525, 525A, 550, S550, 552, 560, 560XL, 650, 750, is to simplify installation of Wilco and Concorde batteries in Cessna Citation aircraft. It also allows the Wilco private label battery to be […]
Elite expands glass fleet with Garmin G1000
ELITE Simulation Solutions now has Garmin G1000-equipped training devices available. The G1000-equipped devices are part of ELITE’s ongoing glass panel training device development following the debut of its glass panel iGATE featuring the Sagem Avionics Integrated Cockpit Display System (ICDS 2000) at last year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. The new training devices are outfitted with the […]
New feature on Sporty’s E6Bs
Sporty’s has added a required rate of climb function to its line of popular E6B flight computers. The new function is currently available on the Electronic E6B and the Palm E6B. The function will be available on the flat E6B within a year. Now pilots can decipher departure procedure climb requirements with ease. Simply enter […]
Chelton’s EFIS software achieves Level A
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 […]
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 […]
Aviat Husky offered with new Hartzell prop option
Aviat Aircraft has secured STC rights to offer a second propeller option for the Husky. Up to this past winter, the Husky was produced with a 76-inch, two-blade Hartzell propeller. Recently it became possible to order a new aircraft with an 82-inch MT composite propeller, and now it is possible to opt for an 80-inch […]
New book traces history of Wings Field
The first controllable powered flight might have occurred at Kitty Hawk, but much of aviation’s progress took place at Wings Field, a small airport near Philadelphia that is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Airport lighting used the world over began in a small shop at Wings. A device that helped Navy pilots avoid accidents […]