Cessna Owner Magazine January 2017
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Author: Cessna Owner Organization
$150 ALTERNATOR TRADE IN FOR LEGACY CESSNA AND PIPER PISTON ENGINE AIRCRAFT THROUGH HARTZELL
Mike Disbrow, president of Hartzell Engine Technologies announced that the company is offering Cessna and Piper aircraft owners a $150 trade-in credit on legacy Chrysler and Ford alternators when they upgrade to a new-generation...
Read MoreBehind residential hydraulic door lies a unique man cave
Schweiss Doors helps Minnesota man showcase his many interests FAIRFAX, Minn., December 7, 2016 – One step into his residential hangar and it’s easy to see Harlan Rohner values his leisure time and be careful not to call it...
Read MorePlane-Power Re-Introduces Its Popular Line of Belt-Driven “Alt-Flx” Alternators
Family of factory-rebuilt FAA STC’d belt-drive alternators designed to deliver abundant electrical power output for a broad array o f piston engine aircraft. Hartzell Engine Technologies’ president Mike Disbrow announced that...
Read MoreCertification Received for Aspen Avionics Evolution™ Displays Integration with Garmin’s GTX 345 ADS-B All-In-One Transponder
Additional certified solutions provide pilots more options for ADS-B compliance Albuquerque, NM (December 14, 2016) – Aspen Avionics announced today it has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to interface its...
Read MoreContinental Motors Group Announces New Website
Continental Motors Group Ltd. (CMG), an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, announces the launch of the new corporate website. With a modern look and improved functionality, it allows distributors, maintenance...
Read MoreTruAtlantic Secures EASA Approval
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (December 15, 2016) – TruAtlantic Manufacturing, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced it has received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its Cessna 206, 207 and 210 series...
Read MoreDrone Registration Marks First Anniversary
Over the last year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made great strides toward integrating unmanned aircraft – popularly called “drones” – into the nation’s airspace. The first big step took place last December 21,...
Read MoreTop Air Show Performers Commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017
U.S. Navy Blue Angels include Oshkosh on their 2017 performance schedule EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (December 19, 2016) — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made their commitments to fly at EAA...
Read MoreSTC issued to install Whelen Orion LED Nav/Strobes on later model Cessna Singles with Wilco Kit
Wichita, KS – (December 22, 2016) – Wilco Vice President Mike Hattrup announced FAA approval of its modification of STC SA01827WI to convert Cessna Aircraft Single Engine Aircraft built in 1972 and after, with factory original...
Read MoreFAA Issues Final Rule on Small Airplane Safety Certification Standards
Rule will streamline approval of new technologies On December 16, 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule that overhauls the airworthiness standards for small...
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Cessna Owner Magazine December 2016
10 Active Avoidance: Is onboard WX and traffic BETTER than ADS-B?
17 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Practical Pilot
20 Power Flow Systems Review: How to Exploit your Engine’s Untapped
Potential
28 Get the Aviation Gift You REALLY Want
38 The Cessna 175 Skylark: Too Much, But Not Enough
46 What Instrument Pilots Need to Know about IFR Alternates
58 Undervalued Value
Commemorative Air Force announces “12 Planes of Christmas” to Support WWII Aircraft Restoration
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will again promote “12 Planes of Christmas,” an online giving campaign. Located at www.SupportCAF.org, the campaign provides an opportunity to aide in the restoration and maintenance of the...
Read MoreUnleaded Avgas Development: The Heavy Lifting Continues
November 23, 2016 – EAA’s involvement in finding the best possible high octane unleaded aviation fuel as a successor to 100 low-lead gasoline continues, as the FAA-Industry Piston Aviation Fuel Initiative (PAFI) evaluates...
Read MoreTanis Preheaters from Aircraft Spruce
Visit Aircraft Spruce for a number of options on Tanis Products. Tanis was the first to develop engine-mounted preheat systems for piston engines, offer helicopter preheat, turbine preheat, and the first and only manufacturer to...
Read MoreSecond Cessna Citation Longitude Takes Flight
Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced that the second aircraft in the Citation Longitude flight test program has successfully completed its first flight just...
Read MoreEAA, Sporty’s Open Doors to Aviation for more than 40,000 Young People
Free online courses available to EAA Young Eagles following their flights The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Sporty’s Pilot Shop are doing their part to ensure the next generation of aviation thrives, as more than...
Read MoreNew FAA Video Stresses Holiday Drone Safety
If you’re one of the lucky people to get a drone as a holiday present, the Federal Aviation Administration wants you to know how to fly it safely. The agency has released a new video reminding everyone of the rules and...
Read MoreEAA Honors Five Aviators with Hall of Fame Induction
The Experimental Aircraft Association recognized the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators as they were inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame on November 10 during an induction ceremony at the...
Read MoreFlight Outfitters Launches New Video and Adds to Its Aviation Apparel Line
Rugged, durable, and designed for real pilots: These three principles are found in everything we do. In conjunction with innovative design and exceptional customer service, Flight Outfitters offers premium quality clothing,...
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