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McFarlane Aviation announces new FAA-PMA approval for replacement Door Springs; another part to keep customers flying! They are eligible for a majority of Cessna 182, 206, 210, and 337 models. The Door Springs function by applying pressure to the cabin door stop arm, resulting in controlled movement of the cabin door when opening and closing. The original spring has a history of premature failures. Door Springs are available as a kit, or as individual part numbers. The McFarlane designed Door Springs have improved temper, better lubrication, and added corrosion resistance. A stress relief fitting is added under the new design…

Certified aircraft now include select Cessna Cardinal, Beechcraft Mentor and Piper Seneca models Garmin today announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC™ 500 digital autopilot in additional aircraft to include the Cessna 177/177A Cardinal and the Beechcraft T-34A/T-34B Series. The STC also covers the Piper Seneca PA-34-200T and PA-34-220T II-V models, marking the second certification of the GFC 500 in a twin-engine aircraft. The GFC 500 digital autopilot is intended for light piston aircraft while delivering superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance requirements when compared to older generation autopilot systems.…

More than 80 percent completion rate since 2019 EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (September 13, 2023) — The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship program continues to make a difference for young people pursuing aviation dreams, as 400 scholarship recipients have completed flight training. The scholarship program is funded by the Ray Foundation, managed by EAA, and administered through the EAA Chapter network. Through the program, EAA is able to provide deserving youths up to $11,000 to help cover flight training expenses. EAA received $1.8 million from the Ray Foundation for 2023. Since the program’s introduction in 2019, more than 730 scholarships…

Conductive coating (CM0485115) gives aircraft owners a high-conductivity solution for dissipating static on aluminum and composite aircraft ANDOVER, KANSAS – September 2023 – Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings added a new aerospace conductive coating (CM0485115) to its line of undercoats, enabling aircraft owners to impart conductivity onto aluminum and composite substrates. The coating offers high conductivity to non-conductive substrates by producing an anti-static conductive film on their surfaces with a resistivity of 0.1 to 100,000 ohms per square meter to help static charges dissipate from antennas and radomes. The coating is designed with excellent adhesion and offers excellent fluid resistance. Conductive coating (CM0485115) is designed to work with…

O2 Aero Acquisitions, the parent company of Aerox® Aviation Oxygen Systems, today announced that it has acquired Hudson, Ohio based Fluid Power, Inc, a leading manufacturer of military-type oxygen systems and components for the aviation industry.  The acquisition gives Aerox® additional breadth to its line of aviation oxygen systems for military and specialty applications and expands Aerox’s service and products to its global customer base. “Our acquisition of Fluid Power will create a balanced military and civil aviation product portfolio and will provide greater manufacturing capacity and engineering expertise.” said O2 Aero Managing Director and Aerox® President Scott E. Ashton. …

Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC™ 600 digital autopilot in Beechcraft King Air F90 aircraft. The GFC 600 digital autopilot is optimized for turbine aircraft, delivering superior in-flight characteristics that reduce workload and bring new operational capabilities such as Vertical Navigation (VNAV)1, automatic Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) switching when paired with a GTN Series navigator, enhanced go-around capabilities including missed approach sequencing — and much more. The GFC 600 certification for the King Air F90 provides owners and operators with an autopilot upgrade that boasts superior integration…

The eight new DA20-C1s will increase Skyline Aviation’s fleet to 26 single- and twin-engine Diamond Aircraft, which provide flight training for Angelo State University’s Commercial Aviation Program. Premier Aircraft Sales, Inc., North America’s oldest and largest Diamond Aircraft dealer, announced today that it had signed a firm order with Skyline Aviation for eight new Diamond DA20-C1 Technically Advanced Training (TAA) aircraft. “We are extremely proud that Skyline Aviation and Angelo State University have put their trust in the Diamond DA20-C1 to train the next generation of professional pilots,” stated Premier Aircraft Sales’ Regional Sales Manager, Dirk Vander Zee. “They already…

EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton presented the Freedom of Flight Award to the Irwin family at Theatre in the Woods at AirVenture in Oshkosh on July 26, 2023. One of the EAA’s most prestigious awards, the Freedom of Flight award is bestowed annually to recognize contribution to aviation that closely mirror the integrity, entrepreneurship, and innovativeness of EAA members. Past recipients include Paul and Audrey Poberezny, Burt Rutan, Neil Armstrong, Scott Crossfield, and Steve Wittman. Aircraft Spruce was founded in 1965 by Jim’s parents, Bob and Flo Irwin selling only aircraft grade spruce. Over the years the company grew…

Gulfstream GV and GV-SP operators now have an option to install highly reliable, low maintenance, sealed lead acid Concorde batteries using FAA approved STC ST01097DE. The STC provides for installation of RG-380E/53L, 53 ampere-hour batteries using kit 5-0730. The kit includes battery trays and hold down bars that work in conjunction with the existing mount to accommodate the footprint of the RG-380E/53L battery without modification to the aircraft. Kit 5-0730 also includes Gulfstream Charge Adaptors (P/N 9713) which connect to the aircraft side battery charger temperature sensing plugs. These are used as part of the process of placing the chargers…

Textron Aviation today announced the Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil (ANAC), paving the way for the aircraft to serve the dynamic and expansive Brazilian market and cater to its diverse aviation needs. The Cessna SkyCourier is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company. “The Cessna SkyCourier’s high payload capacity, short takeoff and landing capability, and cost-efficiency make it a great choice for operators in Brazil,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight Operations. “The aircraft’s versatility and performance equip customers in the…