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Value Added: Advent Announces Promotion on eABS Anti-Skid Braking System

Advent Aircraft Systems has launched a world-wide “Get Ready for Winter” promotion of its advanced technology eABS™ anti-skid braking system for all King Air B200/B300 aircraft. The promotion offers a $3,000 cash rebate directly to any operator who commits to the purchase of Advent’s eABS by October 31, 2017 and has the installation completed by…

Value Added: NBAA Announces 2018 Regional Forum Locations

Every year the NBAA hosts three Regional Forums in different locations that bring local business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other business aviation professionals to share knowledge, discuss issues affecting the region and learn how business aviation can help companies succeed. The forums feature vendor exhibits and a static display of aircraft, as well…

Value Added: Rectrix MRO Named Authorized Rockwell Collins Dealer

Rectrix MRO, an FAA Part 145 Repair Station located at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF) in Westfield, Massachusetts, is now an authorized dealer for Rockwell Collins. The designation expands the capabilities of the Rectrix MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) division to now include sales and installations of new Rockwell Collins-manufactured cockpit avionics and cabin electronics as…

Value Added: Foreflight 9.3 Adds Route Options, Step Climbs

ForeFlight has released Version 9.3 of its aviation app which includes several additional capabilities. The Route Advisory tool now gives a visual preview of all route options on an interactive map. The Route Preview map also appears in the Flights view form-based planner to pro­vide a quick visual reference of the route. The app’s per­formance…

Value Added: Hartzell Propeller Creates Composite Blade Pre-flight Check Video for Pilots

Hartzell has added to its series of how-to videos and the newest one covers the evaluation of structural composite propeller blades by describing the ins and outs of composite prop pre-flight checks for pilots. Hartzell’s composite expert Kevin Ryan walks pilots through the pre-flight step-by-step, including a discussion of nicks, gouges and paint erosion caused…

Value Added: Straight Flight Named Raisbeck Dealer

Raisbeck Engineering announced it has named Straight Flight, a subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation, as an authorized Raisbeck dealer in a move to strengthen and provide added value to Beechcraft King Air owners and operators. Located in Englewood, Colo. at Centennial Airport, Straight Flight has spent nearly 30 years in the aviation industry, and specializes…

Technically: From Communiqué #ME-TP-005

Issued: August 2017 ATA 20 – Ballast – Engine and Propeller Removed All During regular maintenance, there are times that removal of the propellers and engines is required. This configuration leaves the airplane in a tail-heavy condition causing concerns that the tail would settle; especially if the airplane is undergoing other maintenance requiring maintenance personnel…

Perfect Pair

Perfect Pair

Woodgate Aviation Uses King Air to Succeed in New Markets Woodgate Aviation is Ireland’s longest established general aviation business, having been formed at Belfast International Airport in 1969. It is also Northern Ireland’s only King Air operator, with two in service since early 2017. When compared to the rest of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland…

King Air Gathering II

King Air Gathering II

September 29-30, 2017 – Dayton, Ohio As of press time, there were still a few openings for the second King Air Gathering being held September 29-30, 2017, at Stevens Aviation in Dayton, Ohio (KDAY). The event will consist of two days of information-packed seminars presented by King Air experts in various areas and will include…

Aviation Issues: The ATC Debate Continues; Industry Welcomes New  NTSB Chief

Aviation Issues: The ATC Debate Continues; Industry Welcomes New NTSB Chief

ATC Update Even though Congress took its annual August recess through Labor Day, general aviation groups urged the GA community to continue its grassroots efforts by contacting their local congressional leaders and asking them to stop H.R. 2997, under which congressional oversight of the nation’s aviation system would be replaced by an entity governed by…