Video Brief: Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce and Specialty is the leading supplier for the experimental and kit market. KITPLANES' Marc Cook recently visited the company's Corona, California facility and filed this video profile.
Italian Prop for M-14-Equipped Aircraft
GT Propellers offers a new wood-carbon prop option for pilots who fly behind the M-14 radial engine. The company says it offers better high-speed performance, climb, fuel efficiency and shorter landings.
Electric Dreams Prevail at the CAFE Aircraft Symposium
Among the topics covered at the third annual Electric Aircraft Symposium were climate science, battery and motor technology, and aircraft designs, both real and imagined.
JPI Announces New “Flat-Panel” Engine Monitor
JP Instruments has just introduced the new EDM-730/830 engine monitor, which can be bought as an LCD screen upgrade for an existing 700/800 series...
TCW Introduces SmartStart, Adds Larger Intelligent Power Stabilizer
Worried about aircraft theft? TCW's new SmartStart module allows you to hide a starter enable switch to foil thieves.
Andair Introduces New, Tiny Fuel Boost and Transfer Pumps
So you don't usually get excited about fuel boost pumps? Wait until you see Andair's new gems.
Pilot Communications Introduces Bluetooth Adapter
The company's new BluLink module works with any general aviation headset to provide Bluetooth connectivity.
Two-Camera Digital Video System for Aircraft Debuts
Milwaukees Datatoys has entered the aviation market with a compact two-camera video system, the XM-DVR Pro Plus 2.
Upload Flight Plans into Garmin 430/530, G1000 with Voyager
Seattle Avionics Softwares Voyager SmartPlan Premier Flight Planner is the first software package to upload flight plans directly into the WAAS-enabled Garmin 430/530 nav/com and G1000 series. Just slip the SD card from your G1000 into your computer, and upload the flight plan, or use a special reader/writer to do the same for the 430/530.
Be Located Quickly with the FastFind Max PLB
The bright yellow PLB features built-in GPS and a 5-watt 406 MHz emergency transmitter for use in the air, at sea or on land.
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