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In-person pilot training returns to Garmin headquarters this August Garmin® International, Inc.® is pleased to announce its pilot training opportunities through June 2022 including a return to in-person instructor led courses beginning in August 2021. Healthy workplace practices are in place for the health and well-being of Garmin customers and associates. A variety of pilot training opportunities are available ranging from self-study materials, webinars, eLearning courses and instructor-led training offered for the GTN™ Series, G500/G600, TXi™Series, G3X Touch™, and Garmin integrated flight decks. Professional instructor-led training Instructor-led classroom training returns to an in-person format at the Garmin headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. The dedicated…
Kelly Aero, LLC is proud to introduce an All New – FAA/PMA approved direct replacement line of four and six cylinder magnetos. With a foundation of over 35 years of manufacturing FAA/PMA replacement magneto parts as well as overhauling magnetos, the new magneto design incorporates component improvements that revitalizes quality and value for general aviation magnetos. “We have manufactured millions of magneto parts and we have overhauled well over 100,000 magnetos over our history,” stated Kelly Aero President/CEO Jeffrey Kelly, “introducing a new direct replacement Kelly Magneto further cements our commitment to piston engines in general aviation. It has been…
Revolutionary helicopter flight control system brings advanced safety features to Bell 505 owners and operators Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), today announced that the GFC™ 600H flight control system has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for installation on the Bell 505 helicopter, providing a cost-effective flight control solution that reduces pilot workload and improves mission effectiveness. The GFC 600H provides a number of helicopter-tailored safety features, including attitude hold with speed stability, the innovative hover assist mode, Garmin Helicopter Electronic Stability and Protection (H-ESP™), dedicated return-to-level (LVL) mode, as well as overspeed and low-speed protection, and more. “The GFC…
Stratos 716X, the experimental, kit-built version of the upcoming FAR Part 23 / EASA CS 23 certified Stratos 716, is making its first public appearance at EAA AirVenture 2021. The 1,500 nautical mile range 716 gets its name from its 0.7 Mach / 402 knot cruise speed, single turbofan engine and six-seat cabin. It will cruise at 41,000 ft, far above most clouds, weather and turbulence. “People want the high-altitude speed, quiet and smoothness of a jet. But, up until now, many of them have been priced out of the top end of the market. They’ve had to settle for…
TCW Technologies is pleased to announce the issuance of a Supplemental Type Certification (STC) under an extensive Approved Model List (AML) for its Integrated Battery Back-up System (IBBS). This STC-AML allows for the installation of the IBBS in nearly 100 of the most popular models of GA aircraft from Piper, Cessna, Mooney, Beechcraft, and Grumman. TCW’s Integrated Battery Back-up System (IBBS) provides critical back-up power for EFIS, GPS Navigators, Autopilots and Engine Monitoring Systems utilized in today’s modern instrument panels. The patented technology within the IBBS system provides power to keep these systems active during electrical system failures, as well as during engine starting. …
EPIC AIRCRAFT RECEIVES FAA APPROVALS FOR THE E1000 GX Epic’s Next Generation Model Featuring the Garmin GFCTM 700 Automated Flight Control System and the Hartzell 5-Blade Composite Propeller July 15, 2021 — Bend, Ore. — Epic Aircraft today announced it has received FAA Type Certification (TC) for its E1000 GX model, which is the next generation of its award winning Epic E1000. The new E1000 GX is equipped with the Garmin GFCTM 700 Automated Flight Control System and the Hartzell 5-Blade Composite Propeller, offering improved performance, safety, comfort and versatility. “The Garmin GFCTM 700 is a truly superior product, offering…
Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc., announced today that it received an amendment to its Limited Airframe Rating with S-70 Capabilities from the FAA, enabling the company to perform all maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) services for S-70 / UH-60 Blackhawk main rotor blades. This capability adds to Piedmont Propulsion’s existing approvals to perform MRO services for the Blackhawk main rotor hub and bifilar, and Van Horn Aviation 206/OH-58 Tail Rotor Blades and adds to the company’s many decades of experience in propeller blades and hub assemblies for all leading propeller product lines. Piedmont…
WICHITA, Kan. (July 13, 2021) – Textron Aviation today announced its flagship Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet achieved certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for customer deliveries to begin in the region. The Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet is designed, produced and delivered by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company. “In the second half of last year we saw a substantial increase in super-midsize flight activity across Europe as individuals relied on these products as a transportation solution,” said Tom Perry, vice president of Sales, EMEA, Textron Aviation. “The introduction of the Longitude to the…
Adds Engine, Cabin Heating Systems to Prop De-Ice Hartzell Propeller has purchased the assets of Tanis Aircraft Products, a leading manufacturer of engine preheat systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft, with facilities in Minnesota. The Tanis brand will become part of Hartzell Propeller’s heated products, which now includes systems for propeller de-ice, piston engine preheat, turbine engine preheat, helicopter preheat, battery, avionics, and cabin preheat. “The Hartzell family of companies, which is investing heavily in the future of general aviation, is broadening our offerings in heated products with this acquisition,” said Hartzell Propeller President JJ Frigge. “We were impressed with Tanis’…
Garmin International announced European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of the G1000® NXi upgrade for Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 equipped with the Prodigy Flight Deck. The G1000 NXi integrated flight deck boasts a comprehensive feature set with modern and advanced capabilities including SurfaceWatch™ runway monitoring technology, visual approach guidance, horizontal situation indicator (HSI) map and more. In addition to system features, the G1000 NXi displays also preserve the same mechanical footprint and harness connections to allow for simpler installation and time savings when completing the upgrade. Unique features available as part of the G1000 NXi upgrade for the Phenom include: SurfaceWatch runway monitoring…