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 […]
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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 […]
‘The Oklahoma Aviation Story’ debuts
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC) has released “The Oklahoma Aviation Story,” a new historical retrospective sponsored by the commission and produced by the Oklahoma Heritage Association. The OAC commissioned the book to celebrate the 100th year of powered flight and to promote awareness of Oklahoma’s rich aviation heritage. Authors include Keith Tolman, Kim Jones, Carl […]
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 […]
Elliott Aviation awarded STCs for air ambulance interior and Mark VIII EGPWS for Hawker 700A
Elliott Aviation recently received the company’s first STCs for multiple interior modifications designed to convert a corporate interior to an AeroMed Air Ambulance configuration – complete with a Spectrum bed and patient loading system — in a Hawker 700A. All necessary modifications, fabrications and certifications were completed for easy conversion of the corporate interior into […]
Lincoln’s new Weldanpower offer the best of both worlds
The Weldanpower 125 from The Lincoln Electric Co. offers the best of both worlds – DC Stick welding power with 125 DC amps for a variety of projects and 5,500 surge watts of AC generator power. The welder/generator features a new Robin/Subaru engine and a three-year warranty. It offers robust welding capabilities, allowing you to […]

