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GRT Adds Lightning Detection to Horizon HX EFIS
GRT Avionics, a unit of Grand Rapids Technologies, Inc., has received approval for its Stormscope WX-500 software interface from L3 Communications - Avionics Systems, designed to integrate the Stormscope WX-500 with the Horizon HX EFIS MFD.
Zenair Ships First Float Kits
Less than a year after announcing it would be returning its float production to North America, Zenair Ltd. has begun deliveries of its lightweight all-aluminum floats. Design upgrades and production tooling took place last fall, including preparation of new assembly drawings for float kits.
Wicks Announces Happy Hour
Wicks Aircraft Supply has created a happy hour, but not for the purpose of selling drinks. Instead, the company is offering an opportunity for customers to take advantage of a discount.
PS Engineering Introduces Experimental-only PMA5000EX
A new low-cost/high-content audio panel has been introduced by PS Engineering today. The PMA5000EX, priced at just $995, is positioned between the no-frills PMA4000 and the sophisticated PMA9000EX in the company's lineup. Without having to undertake TSO certification, PS Engineering was able to reduce the panel's cost and increase its feature set.
Aircraft Spruce Introduces “Deal of the Day”
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has begun posting a "Deal of the Day" to its website. According to the company, "Every day there will be a quality product sold at an amazing discount."
Wicks Welding Workshop Offered
As part of its continuing workshops program for aircraft builders, Wicks Aircraft Supply will offer a TIG welding workshop on February 27 and 28, 2010. Featuring Mister TIG, aka Wyatt Swaim, the event will be a hands-on experience with TIG welding equipment.
New Owner for Autolite Sparkplug Line
Aero Accessories, Inc., the manufacturer of Tempest aviation products, announced that it has acquired Unison Industries aviation sparkplug product line. Unison previously marketed this sparkplug line under the Autolite brand.
Hobart Introduces EZ-TIG 165i Welder
Hobarts EZ-TIG 165i is heralded as the quickest and easiest AC/DC TIG welder to set up and use, the company says. Designed for first-time welders, this affordable TIG welder features a unique single-knob control to make welding steel, stainless and aluminum easier.
Continental Motors Holds Line on Pricing
Teledyne Continental Motors announced today that it would refrain from increasing prices for new and factory-overhauled engines in 2010, instead sticking to 2009 prices. According to the company, "TCM has been successful in improving many aspects of its factory operations."
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Setting Up Shop
Before you decide you cant build a plane because you don't have enough shop space, think again. After all, as author Bob Fritz points out, projects have been built in apartments. This article wont go quite that far, but it does detail some pitfalls to avoid and makes suggestions about maximizing the ease and efficiency of working in a limited-space environment.
Around the Patch
Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook considers the current state of customer service and its implications for business success.