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Opportunity - Elevate Your Flying Experience
Tecnam aircraft have been selling quick and 2024 delivery slots are going quickly! We hope you all have a great April and if you are attending any airshows, we hope to see you there!
Bruce's Custom Covers Sun 'n Fun Special Starts Now
Bruce’s Custom Covers is offering 10 percent off tailored covers. Stop by their booth at Sun n’ Fun or order early and beat the rush.
2023 Aviation Holiday Gift Guide from Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce has the perfect gifts for your Aviation fans.
The Role Semiconductors Play in the Aviation Industry
Semiconductors are crucial components in the aviation industry, playing a pivotal role in various aspects of aircraft technology.
Oris x Wings of Hope Limited Edition
Today we're thrilled to announce our collaboration with the pioneering aeronautical humanitarian organization Wings of Hope, and introduce two limited edition watches powered by Calibre 401.
Fear Not Logbook Digitization, With Bluetail It’s Easy
Bluetail, a startup in Arizona, has found a balance and has taken an innovative approach to logbook digitization in the modern age. Both Co-founders, Stuart Illian and Roberto Guerrieri, are Silicon Valley transplants in Arizona.
Hartzell Awarded Stc For Talon Prop On Two-Seat Extra 300L Prop, Spinner, STC Paperwork Now Available
Hartzell Propeller recently received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its specially designed three-blade high-performance Talon prop
Bell Certifies New Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring Device
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced on Jan. 13 the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Installation of QuantiFLY, a new aircraft communication unit (ACU) powered by Truth Data
Goodies and Gadgets: February 2015
Bob Hoover Flying the Feathered Edge Released on DVD, Blu-ray
Flying the Feathered Edge, the definitive documentary about the Pilot’s Pilot, R.A. “Bob” Hoover, is now available on DVD and Blu-ray–just in time for his 93rd birthday, which was Jan. 24. The 86-minute documentary includes exclusive interviews with Harrison Ford, Carroll Shelby, Burt Rutan, Dick Rutan, Col. Bud Day (Medal of Honor recipient), Gene Cernan, Clay Lacy, and Sean D. Tucker.
In Flying the Feathered Edge, Hoover reveals hard-earned wisdom from a life spent pushing the edge of the flight envelope while contributing to aviation’s many developments.
“This film captures my life story in an authentic and accurate way,” Hoover said. “I don’t know how it could have been done any better.”
EAA Chairman, Jack Pelton, calls it “the best aviation documentary I have ever seen.”
Award-winning producer, director, and editor Kim Furst, whose previous efforts include One Six Right, Discovery Channel’s Rocket Challenge, and Wings Over the Rockies, made the film.
Flying the Feathered Edge is available exclusively through the Bob Hoover Project website at http://www.thebobhooverproject.com/. The DVD is priced at $28.95, and the Blu-ray is $32.95.
Goodies and Gadgets: February 2015
Goodies and Gadgets: January 2015
Goodies and Gadgets: December 2014
Goodies and Gadgets: December 2014
MTH Version of the Electroair Ignition System Now Available
Ameritech Industries, Inc. have announced the long awaited availability of the Magneto Timing Housing (MTH) version of the Electroair Certified Electronic Ignition System for Continental IO-360, O/IO-470, IO-520 and IO-550 six cylinder engines. Ameritech is the largest stocking distributor for Electroair and systems are on the shelf, ready-to-ship.
The EIS-61000-1M STC’d ignition kit is currently approved for Cessna, Cirrus, Bellanca, Beechcraft, Mooney, Meyers and Navion aircraft with models being added regularly. Check Ameritech’s website for the latest approvals.
The Electroair direct fire ignition system replaces one magneto with a Magneto Timing Housing (MTH), which feeds the engine position and RPM information to the Controller. The Controller also receives the input from the MAP sensor, computes the amount of dwell, adjusts timing, and signals the coils to fire directly into the spark plugs.
Goodies and Gadgets: July 2014
Zenair Rivets Now Available at Aircraft Spruce
Zenith Aircraft Company is making available their unique blind rivets through Aircraft Spruce and Specialty. Blind (or pulled) rivets are a common type of fastener used in metal kit aircraft construction. They are available in 1/8-inch and 5/32-inch diameters.
What makes the Zenair rivet distinctive is that as the rivet is pulled, the rivet head is drawn into a dome-shaped top which gives the finished rivet a low profile rounded top, enhancing the strength of the rivet while improving airflow over it. The ease with which these rivets can be pulled, or “popped,” saves considerable time and simplifies the entire kit building process. Aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz, designer of the popular Zenith line of kit planes, first started using structural blind rivets for light aircraft construction in the 1970s when he sought an easier alternative to bucked solid rivets, which require 
additional tooling and skills.
Goodies and Gadgets: July 2014
Goodies and Gadgets - February 2014
D’Shannon Baffles Refine Cooling Process
D’Shannon Baffle Cooling Kits provide vital airflow to engines, extending cylinder life.Realizing that properly fitting baffles can have a dramatic impact on cylinder life; D’Shannon Aviation has gone the distance in refining their custom baffle cooling kits for Barons and Bonanzas. It is one of the reasons the company went beyond FAA requirements, conducting flight tests in 100 degree ambient temperatures. Data collected in conditions that exceed FAA requirements have verified the cooling properties of D’Shannon engine baffles.
A vital factor in the effectiveness of baffles is the snugness of their fit against the cowling to utilize all incoming air by directing it over the cylinders. The new engine-mounted aluminum baffles are provided with high temp, high tear strength silicone that is used to mate the baffles to composite inserts that are attached to the upper cowling for maximized cooling.
D’Shannon Baffle Cooling Kits come with the mounting brackets, hardware, along with metal and flexible seals configured to eliminate any possible loss of cooling air. An engine with proper cooling will make it to TBO by substantially reducing CHT and oil temperatures.
Goodies and Gadgets - January 2014
The Deohako Propshot Lens
The Deohako PropShot-Smarty is a universal smartphone lens and mount for your iPhone, Samsung, or other mobile device that allows video footage to be captured without the propeller distortion and Jello effect usually experienced while shooting aerial videography. The Deohako PropShot Lens uses a special dual circular polarizer lens plus a neutral density filter to capture professional looking video. The universal smartphone grip adjusts to securely hold your mobile device. Its rotating ball head positions your smartphone at any angle to capture amazing flight footage. Just slide your phone into the smartphone holder, add the Prop Shot Lens, and start filming.
Goodies and Gadgets: December 2013
Reno Air Race’s Online Store Now Open
The official Reno Air Race’s 50th logo merchandise has been restocked and is ready to ship from their website. Great gift ideas for the holidays for all race fans. Items include 50th anniversary poster, men’s suede jacket, polo shirts for men and women, twill shirts, denim shirts and much more.
Check out the website for information regarding selection, size, color and pricing, including shipping. http://shop.airrace.org/
Items Include:
• 50th Anniversary Poster, $15
• 50th Anniversary Suede Jacket, $240.00
• 2013 Official 50th Anniversary Logo Tee Shirt, $25
• Men’s 2-Tone 50th Anniversary Logo Polo Shirt, $47
• Women’s 50th Anniversary logo polo shirt, $47
Goodies and Gadgets - November 2013
Jewelry Made From B-17 Bomber Skins Highlights New EAA Gift Catalog
Give a piece of the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress this holiday season with original, exclusive jewelry made from the actual exterior skins of EAA’s Aluminum Overcast, available through the 2013 EAA merchandise catalog.
This jewelry is available only through EAA, made by Criffin Designs from the skins that were removed after being damaged in a 2012 hailstorm. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this jewelry will help maintain the B-17 in flying condition for years to come.
Goodies and Gadgets - August 2013
Hellcat Bottle Opener
Get ready to pop that top with this truly unique handcrafted, Hellcat bottle opener. Not only is this a fun keepsake and a functional gadget, but it also resembles the Grumman F6F carrier-based fighter used in World War II.
The Hellcat bottle opener is made with lead-free pewter with some sterling silver that provides an exceptional shine. You can keep the Hellcat bottle opener clean by hand washing with ammonia free mild soap and water. Dishwashing is not recommended. A pewter cleaning cloth available from any hardware store is also an option for keeping your bottle opener shiny bright. The Hellcat bottle opener and gift box packaging is completely made in the USA. It fits in the palm of your hand, has a nice feel, and measures approximately 4.25-inches long by 3.25-inches across the wingspan.
Anyone interested in aviation would enjoy owning this opener. This is available for $25 on the Banyan Pilot Shop website at www.BanyanPilotShop.net/hellcat