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Hartzell Propeller Inc., the global leader in aircraft propeller design and manufacturing, will feature its latest carbon fiber propeller systems at the 2023 National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Hartzell’s carbon fiber propeller blades, which are certified for unlimited life, offer the advantages of stainless-steel wedge retention and electroformed nickel-cobalt leading edges. The convention will take place from Oct. 17-19 in Las Vegas. Hartzell Propeller will be displaying its composite products, including advanced technology turboprop propellers at its Booth C7516, in the Central Hall near the Cirrus Aircraft display. Achieving Peak Performance “Hartzell’s presence at NBAA-BACE…
Pacific Coast Avionics announced today that the company’s co-founder, Vice President, and COO, Dewey Conroy, is retiring on October 01, 2023. The company has also announced the promotion of long-time team member Randy Wright to the new position of Operations Manager. “It is with heartfelt gratitude that everyone involved with Pacific Coast Avionics wishes our dear friend Dewey the happiest of retirements,” stated Rick Garcia, President and CEO of Pacific Coast Avionics. “And now it is my great pleasure to announce that Randy Wright has been promoted to our new Operations Manager.” “Randy has been with Pacific Coast Avionics for…
Fill Bond® Flex Aerospace Filler (FBF100) restores aircraft exterior composites by permanently concealing surface imperfections ANDOVER, KANSAS – Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings launched Fill Bond Flex Aerospace Filler (FBF100) as a new, convenient method for filling seams, rivets and small spot repair areas on aircraft prior to painting. The high-quality, two-component polyester filler kit is designed to block, and permanently conceal, surface imperfections on composite exterior aircraft surfaces. The lightweight filler provides performance, versatility and productivity by offering strong adhesion, resistance of shrinkage, sandability, flexibility and stain resistance, making it ideal for creating smooth surfaces for topcoat applications. For ease of…
The AML STC approval allows single-engine Cessna, Piper, Mooney, and Aviat aircraft owners with 12-volt systems to upgrade to a lighter, more efficient, and more reliable system based on the most advanced lithium battery technology. — EarthX, Inc., announced that it has earned FAA AML STC that will permit the installation of its FAA TSO’d 12V LiFePO4 battery on a wide variety of single-engine Cessna, Piper, Mooney aircraft, and the Aviat A-1. “At EarthX, innovation is the core of our mission. We exemplify this commitment in the aviation industry by being the first company in the world to offer an…
Aerox is pleased to announce that our PMA Kevlar oxygen cylinders have been approved for installation on the Eclipse 500/550 Aircraft. Contact Aerox for price and availability. Our PMA Oxygen Cylinders are available in all sizes for your application. Please visit HERE to see our selection of PMA and DOT cylinders.
NetJets named launch customer for the new Cessna Citation Ascend Textron Aviation and NetJets® today announced a record-breaking fleet agreement for the option for NetJets to purchase up to 1,500 additional Cessna Citation business jets over the next 15 years. This agreement extends NetJets’ existing fleet agreement, and includes options for an increasing number of aircraft each year, enabling NetJets to expand its fleet with Cessna Citation Ascend, Citation Latitude and Citation Longitude aircraft. Equally exciting is the announcement that NetJets has been named the fleet launch customer for Textron Aviation’s newest jet — the Citation Ascend. Deliveries of the Citation Ascend are expected to begin in…
The Garmin Aviation Training team is excited to announce pilot training opportunities through June 2024. The attached training catalog provides information on pilot training offerings, including a description of self-study materials, eLearning courses and instructor-led classes. The Aviation Training team provides comprehensive instruction for Garmin’s most advanced avionics currently being installed in general aviation, business aviation, and helicopter, military and experimental aircraft. For more details, to the view the catalog online, or to sign up for a training event, visit fly.garmin.com/training. See below for catalog highlights. Catalog Highlights: In-Person Courses: GTN/TXi, GTN/G3X and G1000/G1000 NXi courses offered every quarter at Garmin’s headquarters.…
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…