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Anchorage, AK – Cessna Caravans are logging a tremendous number of hours in commercial operations, hauling people and parts to locations all over the globe. Unfortunately, high times lead to worn out parts or deferred maintenance due to the high cost or scarcity of replacement parts. Consequently, Airforms has developed enough PMAs and STCs for standard and upgraded Caravan components to warrant a 20-page catalog that is available in hard copy or on-line format (that can be printed out). Door hinges are one of the early items needing replacement on…

McFarlane Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce an expanded distribution agreement with Tempest Aero Group LLC. The expanded product lines allow McFarlane to increase their product offerings to the full line of Tempest products; Marvel Schebler, Precision Airmotive, Alcor and Tempest Plus providing their valued customers a smoother all-encompassing shopping experience for their general aviation needs. “Tempest Aero Group™ is excited to expand our partnership with McFarlane Aviation” said Vince Bechtel, Director of Aftermarket Sales for Tempest Aero Group. “For the past several years McFarlane has represented our Alcor® brand…

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association event lineup will look a bit different in 2021, but what won’t change is AOPA's commitment to meeting members where they live and fly. The year 2020 has been altered in almost every aspect of daily life, and AOPA has felt the sting through the postponement and cancelation of its most popular fly-in events. However, AOPA remains committed to engaging members and will continue to host first-class events that bring aviation enthusiasts together for fun-filled days of excitement, interaction, and learning. “With the uncertainties…

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced it continues to make significant investments and add valuable enhancements to the G5000® integrated flight deck upgrade in the Citation Excel and Citation XLS. New software-enabled features1 include stabilized approach monitoring, steep approach certification and reactive windshear detection, as well as optional takeoff and landing data (TOLD) calculations. New hardware approvals for these aircraft include the Garmin Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), the GRATM 5500 radar altimeter and the GTSTM 8000, which all address third-party product obsolescence…

JOIN YOUR SEAPLANE FRIENDS FOR THE INAUGURAL WIPAIRE POKER RUN! Location: Maddens on Gull Lake Date: September 18, 2020 In conjunction with this year’s Seaplane Safety Seminar, Wipaire is hosting our first ever Wipaire Poker Run fundraiser for MSPA. Show your support and find out if you really are lucky! ENTRY DETAILS - $100 per player. $50 for each additional hand, up to 4 hands per person. CASH ONLY – Collected at Sign-in. Registration is limited to 25 aircraft and ends on September 10th. EVENT DETAILS: Sign in at Maddens…

Vividia VA-150 Two-Way Articulating Borescope has 2.7" LCD monitor and 80cm long 6.0mm diameter waterproof probe. The tiny probe camera can be bended in two directions and the maximum bending angle to each direction is around 175 degree. The resolution of the camera is 640x480 and the focus range is around 20mm to 50mm. There are 6 LED lights around lens. The 2.7" LCD monitor can take pictures and videos, and files are saved on a SD card. Vividia VA-150 Two-Way Articulating Videoscope is ideal for detailed visual inspection in…

Phoenix, AZ. Phoenix-based Caravan operator Westwind Air Service, has generously donated a transport flight to the Navajo and Hopi Airlift Program coordinated by Air Serv International. The flight, which employed the use of a Cessna 206 and carried approximately 1,000lbs, delivered virus-fighting supplies to Chinle, Arizona, where they were distributed to adjacent communities by local volunteers. The time-sensitive cargo, which would have taken a volunteer driver approximately two days round trip due to travel and curfew restrictions, was delivered within a matter of hours. Air Serv, which also operates Caravans…

Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, announced today it is offering the newly certified Lycoming Electronic Ignition System for its Lycoming 180 hp engines. The Lycoming EIS is a drop-in replacement for one mag, requires no maintenance through TBO and provides precise starts every time. “The new Lycoming EIS is designed and tested to provide trouble-free operation and installation is not an issue,” said Katie Church, head of Air Plains marketing. “We’re offering it now as a stand-alone replacement of one mag and…

Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, announced today the addition of Alpha Systems AOA products as an authorized dealer, offering the company’s full line of stand-alone angle of attack systems for a variety general aviation aircraft, including most Cessna piston models. “We have been very impressed with the performance and reliability of the kits from Alpha Systems AOA and we’re very happy to add them to our growing lineup of avionics and aircraft systems,” said Eric Papon, Air Plains avionics service manager. “They…

Airforms, Inc. announced today they have been awarded FAA PMA approvals for a number of the components for the C208/208B Crew Ladder Assembly. According to company officials, the approved parts include left hand & right hand Upper and Lower Arm Assembles, Upper and Lower Step Assemblies, Bracket Assemblies, Spacers and even replacement tread for the steps. The Airforms components are direct replacements for the OEM parts, and are interchangeable with the parts in the original ladder assemblies Airforms has long been known for engineering products that provide a superior service…

Garmin is pleased to announce new features and enhancements have been added to the Garmin Pilot application on Apple mobile devices. The latest Garmin Pilot update adds a new configurable tab bar along the bottom of the application, offering easy access to commonly used features and functions within the app. Also new, a Live Track Log overlays a checkered line on the moving map that displays the track of the current flight, particularly useful for post-flight analysis. The addition of Route Data and Chart Downloads also helps to ensure pilots…

Wilco Vice President Mike Hattrup announced today that Wilco will offer all customers, both website and phone, a discount as a result of the canceled 2020 Airventure. Wilco’s Covid-19 Response and Airventure 2020 Wilco Inc. is not alone in missing many events this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize the impact this will have on the aviation community and we will greatly miss seeing our friends and customers in Oshkosh. However, we do not feel that those of us who have had their plans disrupted should…

OLATHE, Kan./July 14, 2020/Business Wire – Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the GI 275 electronic flight instrument can now be interfaced with the GFC™ 500 autopilot to deliver superior in-flight performance and added redundancy when multiple GI 275’s are installed in an aircraft. In addition to GFC 500 compatibility, the GI 275 can serve as a replacement attitude indicator and/or horizontal situation indicator (HSI) to legacy Century II/III autopilots. Additional features of the latest GI 275 upgrade include the display of outside air…

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 As of July 01, 2020, Hartzell Engine Technologies is the exclusive manufacturer of starter adapters for all Continental Aerospace Technologies factory-new, rebuilt, and factory overhauled engines. — Representatives of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) announced today that the company had begun a supplier partnership with Continental Aerospace Technologies to manufacture a line of starter adapters for current and legacy-series Continental piston aircraft engines. “As part of the new agreement, we have been working closely with Continental to complete an engineering transition of the current units,” Keith Bagley, President, Hartzell Engine Technologies…

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Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, salutes the iconic Cessna 172 Skyhawk, celebrating 65 years since its first flight, and still going strong. “We are very happy to pay tribute to the storied history of the incredible Cessna 172, marking 65 years since its first flight in June 1955,” said Mike Kelley, founder and owner of Air Plains Services. “I am proud to say we’ve been supporting this airplane for more than 40 of those years from our shop in Wellington, so we…

Aithre and Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems today announced a collaboration agreement to integrate Aithre wireless monitoring technology into Aerox’s line of portable oxygen tanks for general aviation users. The agreement also establishes Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems as an authorized distributor for the entire Aithre product line. Under the terms of the agreement, Aerox will be the exclusive bundler of the Altus Meso wireless portable oxygen tank monitoring system for new portable oxygen systems. Aithre and Aerox will also cobrand the Aithre iOS tank monitoring app that links the Altus Meso…

 Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, announced today it has gained Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the Federal Aviation Administration for an improved Cessna 172 airbox support bracket providing a tighter fit and longer service life than the original part. “Our new, adjustable airbox bracket, developed after decades of experience replacing factory brackets, removes a lot of the stress that came from production variability,” said Shane O’Day, an Air Plains engineer. “If you’re replacing a damaged bracket or airbox, we think our new…

Cleaning Landing Gear Struts Just Got Easier and Greener! - The maker of StrutWipe, K&M Industry, is proud to announce a low cost, earth-friendly, biodegradable StrutWipe to clean landing gear struts. In collaboration with Renewable Lubricants Inc in Hartville, Ohio USA, we have created a hydraulic cleaning wipe that is 100% compatible with MIL-PRF-5606H! As the photo shows, MIL-PRF-5606 and MIL-PRF-32073 are homogenous compatible. The hydraulic fluid developed by Renewable Lubricants Inc is the child of years of research with the U.S. Army to engineer an environmentally friendly, plant-based hydraulic…

Chart it All Donates to Support Front Line Workers One-of-a-kind face masks protecting Central Florida first responders DELAND, FL (April 27, 2020) — The Spring of 2020 will be remembered for the devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. History will mark the tragic loss of life, social-distancing isolation and economic hardships suffered by billions around the world. But for many, its legacy will be the selfless acts of those who helped hold communities together. Songstress Alicia Keys crooned her appreciation in a simple but powerful tribute, Good Job, that implored…

BRS Aerospace Parachute Systems for the Cessna 172 and 182 Enhance the safety of your aircraft, for you and more importantly, your loved ones by installing a BRS Parachute System into your Cessna 172 or 182 today. BRS Aerospace has been the world leaders in Whole Airframe Rescue Systems since 1981, with over 30,000 parachute systems sold and 424 lives saved. The parachute system easily installs into the baggage compartment with no major structural modifications needed. The installation can be performed by your local A&P or with one of BRS…