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Magazine Issue

Business & Commercial Aviation October 2014

VOL. 110 NO. 10 October 01, 2014

Analysis

Pilot Report: Citation Sovereign+

Oct 01, 2014

Textron Aviation is betting that its much-improved, 3,000-nm range Cessna Citation Sovereign+ will offer the quickest point-to-point trips for six passengers on many business missions.

Comparison Profile Citation Sovereign+

Oct 01, 2014

Designers attempt to give exceptional capabilities in all areas, including price, but the laws of physics, thermodynamics and aerodynamics do not allow one aircraft to do all missions with equal efficiency. Trade offs are a reality of aircraft design.

Pratt & Whitney Canada Pw306d Turbofans

Oct 01, 2014

Rated at 5,907 lb. thrust for takeoff up to ISA+16C, the PW306D is a 2% higher output and reduced emissions version of the 306C that powers the original Sovereign. The engine is a conventional twin-spool turbofan with a 4.4:1 bypass ratio.

Cessna Citation Sovereign+ Performance

Oct 01, 2014

These graphs are designed to illustrate the performance of Citation Sovereign+ under a variety of range, payload, speed and density altitude conditions. Textron Aviation senior sales engineer Dave Champley provided the data for all charts. Do not use these data for flight planning purposes because they do not take into account ATC delays, and less than optimum routings and altitudes.

Intrinzic Flight Deck

Oct 01, 2014

The Sovereign+’s avionics suite, featuring Garmin G5000 equipment, is the most-advanced flight deck ever developed for a Citation. It’s also the most-capable G5000 system in any current-production business aircraft. Yet, the Sovereign+’s cockpit is also one of the least cluttered of any business aircraft flying. Frequently used systems all have dedicated cockpit control panels. Some manual functions are automated and seldom-used functions, such as cockpit and cabin temperature control and cabin lighting, are controlled through avionics system submenus.

Viewpoint

Opinion: Security Pros Need To Separate Regulatory Theatrics From Effective Tactics

Oct 01, 2014

OK, everybody, listen up. On Friday afternoon between 1:00 and 5:45 and then again from 9:15 that night until about midnight Saturday you're to stay put. There's someone more important than you coming to visit, and we don't want you in the way causing trouble. Got it?

Readers' Feedback

Overweight Executive

Oct 01, 2014

Regarding the excellent article on the Eclipse 550 in the August issue of B&CA, the Eclipse 550 Specifications state an executive payload of 1,400 lb. Max payload is given as 1,088 lb. How do you compute a 1,400-lb. executive payload? Editor’s response: You’re absolutely correct. An EA550 can carry one pilot and five passengers, hence the seating reference to 1+5. We should have multiplied the five passengers times 200 lb. and come up with an executive payload of 1,000 lb.

The Union Effect

Oct 01, 2014

One thing that appeared to be missing from “Lessons Learned — Asiana Flight 214” (Cause & Circumstance, August 2014, page 68) was a discussion of the union effect on operations. Because of the length of these long-range Pacific flights, most legs require four pilots either by regulation or union contract. Most contracts are based on a maximum of 75 hr. per month and can be modified by negotiated contract specifics.

Depreciation Appreciation

Oct 01, 2014

Nice update on bonus depreciation (Washington Watch, August 2014, page 66). One thing that irks me to no end is this idea that bonus depreciation will actually “cost” the government $287 billion over 10 years. Depreciation deductions are timing advantage and over time, the same 100% will be deducted by taxpayers. There is no way that a change in the timing of these deductions will cost that much money to the government, impossible!

Worth Noting

Oct 01, 2014

I just finished reading “Operators Survey: King Air 250” (September 2014, page 28), a very enjoyable article about a wonderful plane. As a Blackhawk King Air 200 operator, I wanted to add a few things.

The Lady Vanishes

Oct 01, 2014

The “Lady Luminaries” mentioned in “Shattering Glass” (Viewpoint, September 2014, page 7) omitted the amazing Paula Derks of the Aircraft Electronics Association.

Autopilot Dependency

Oct 01, 2014

Richard Aarons’ Cause & Circumstance is the first thing I read when I pick up a new issue of B&CA. Could you write an article on autopilot dependency? I’m seeing an increasing amount of this in a lot of the flying I do. It’s present in both professional and recreational flying.

Intelligence

Level D Sim Delivered to China

Oct 01, 2014

A Frasca Citation CJ1+ full flight simulator (FFS) recently delivered to Nanshan International Flight Academy in Longkou, China, has received CAAC Level D approval. With the notification, academy head Li Fang said, “We look forward to continuing our relationship with Frasca and to ensuring the highest quality flight t

Honda Aircraft CEO Wins Innovation Award

Oct 01, 2014

Honda Aircraft President and CEO Michimasa Fujino continues to collect recognitions for his contributions to the novel over-the-wing engine mount configuration for the HondaJet light business jet.

A Sapphire for Your CJ

Oct 01, 2014

Sierra Industries, Ltd., is offering performance upgrades to the Cessna 525 Citation Jet series. Know as the Sapphire, the program is designed to be a comprehensive package of modifications that will enhance performance, reliability and comfort for legacy CJ aircraft.

AS350s Delivered to CHP

Oct 01, 2014

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has begun replacing its fleet of a dozen AStar helicopters with new versions of the same. The department has contracted with Airbus Helicopters up to 15 AS350B3e helicopters. The initial order is for three new AStars, with deliveries beginning in December.

Quest Aircraft Wins FAA OK For Garmin GFC 700 AFCS On Kodiak

Oct 01, 2014

Quest Aircraft received FAA approval for the integration of the Garmin GFC 700 automatic flight control system aboard the Kodiak single-turboprop aircraft. The attitude-based autopilot integrates with the Kodiak’s Garmin G1000 avionics suite. Quest expects to begin delivery of GFC-700-equipped Kodiaks later this year.

Jet Aviation Saudi Arabia FAA Approved for Gulfstreams

Oct 01, 2014

Jet Aviation Saudi Arabia has recently been approved by the FAA to operate as a repair station for Gulfstream aircraft. With the approval Jet Aviation can support it customers in Jeddah and Riyadh with light scheduled maintenance (A checks) on Gulfstream GII, GIII, GIV and GV aircraft.

Jet-A and Avgas Per Gallon Fuel Prices, September 2014

Oct 01, 2014

Jet-A Region High Low Average Eastern $9.13 $4.99 $6.77 New England

FAA Declares Rome, N.Y., UAS Test Site Operational

Oct 01, 2014

FAA has declared the Griffiss International Airport unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test site in Rome, N.Y., as operational, making it the fifth of six sites to reach that status. In addition to the traditional UAS studies, the Giffiss site will also evaluate means of scouting agricultural fields through different types of sensors, including visual, thermal and multispectral equipment. “We are accomplishing two important missions with the launch of this test site,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says.

Hypoxia Suspected in Two Recent Accidents

Oct 01, 2014

In the wake of two recent crashes within a week of each other in which the pilots are suspected of being rendered unconscious by hypoxia, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Foundation (ASF) issued a safety alert warning to pilots to remain on guard to the condition’s symptoms. The first crash, which occurred Aug. 30, involved a Cirrus SR-22T en route to Manassas, Virginia, from Wisconsin, but entered restricted airspace in the Washington, D.C., and continued out over the Atlantic.

Hoover, De Decker to Receive NBAA Awards

Oct 01, 2014

Robert A. (Bob) Hoover and R.W. (Bill) de Decker were selected to receive the National Business Aviation Association’s Meritorious Service to Aviation Award and John P. “Jack” Doswell Award, respectively. NBAA will present its top honors in October during its Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida.

Reorganization and Streamlining at Bombardier

Oct 01, 2014

The reorganization at Bombardier saw additional departures in September as Ralph Acs, head of the Learjet line, Stephane Leblanc, his counterpart for Challenger programs, and Marie-Helene Pelletier head of the business aircraft unit’s supply chain, cleared out their desks.

Blackhawk Modifications Developing Cessna

Oct 01, 2014

Blackhawk Modifications is developing a new engine upgrade for the Cessna 208A Caravan and 208B Grand Caravan that will replace the standard 600-hp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114 or 675-hp PT6A-114A-hp turboprop engine with the 867-hp PT6A-140 engine.

Private Investment Firm New Owner Of Mountain Aviation

Oct 01, 2014

Mountain Aviation, a Broomfield, Colo.-based charter and management firm, has come under new ownership by a private investment firm, a move the company says will help it expand its core markets in the Rocky Mountain region along with looking at new opportunities in the oil and gas and government markets. The company notes that it has extensive experience operating in rugged environments, giving it “a strong foundation for expanded capabilities” in the oil and gas and government markets.

Embraer’s Expands U.S. Footprint

Oct 01, 2014

Embraer’s U.S. footprint expanded considerably last month when it opened it’s a new $26 million Engineering and Technology Center adjacent to its Phenom assembly and customer center at Melbourne Airport in Florida. The 75,000-sq.-ft.

MEBAA to Focus on Industry Growth At Dubai Convention

Oct 01, 2014

The Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association is planning to focus on industry growth during its next MEBAA convention Dec. 8-10 in Dubai. The event is expected to draw more than 8,000 participants, building on 20% growth in 2012 when 7,549 attended from 84 countries.

Fast Five

Oct 01, 2014

Sean McGeough President & CEO, Nextant Aerospace, Cleveland

Two Poland Customers Order Bell 429s

Oct 01, 2014

Bell Helicopter received orders from the first two customers to take delivery of Bell 429s in Poland. The orders were taken through JB Investments, Bell’s independent representative in Poland. Bell previously had sold three Bell 407GX to customers in Poland.

Business Aircraft Ops Poised to Increase in

Oct 01, 2014

Business aircraft flight operations are poised to increase in September, marking the 10th consecutive month-over-month increase and the 17th out of the last 18 months, according to business aviation research specialist Aviation Research/U.S. (ARGUS) and FAA data. ARGUS, which tracks business aircraft flight operations in the U.S. and Canada, recently reported a 0.9% gain in business flight operations in August, and said operations are on pace to climb another 2.7% in this month.

Yingling Aviation Acquires ICT Aircraft Services

Oct 01, 2014

Yingling Aviation recently acquired the assets of ICT Aircraft Services, enabling the Wichita services company to provide Type One deicing and Type Four anti-icing services for aircraft at Mid-Continent Airport. The acquisition includes two Premier deicing trucks equipped with heated 1,800 and 1,500-gal. Type One glycol tanks, 300-gal.

Brazil, Argentina OK Cessna M2 Entry-level Jet

Oct 01, 2014

Cessna Aircraft’s M2 entry-level jet was granted approval from the civil aviation authorities of Brazil and Argentina, clearing the way for deliveries to those countries. The approvals follow U.S. FAA certification in December and European Aviation Safety Agency validation in June.

Flying Colours Paints Rosy Outlook for Completions

Oct 01, 2014

Family-owned business jet completions specialist Flying Colours will triple its outfitting capacity at its Peterborough, Canada, base by early 2016 with a major expansion that will increase its dedicated production bays from three to nine. “Our 120,000-sq.-ft.

Jet Aviation Basel Expands Authorization for Challenger 350

Oct 01, 2014

Jet Aviation Basel recently expanded its authorization status with Bombardier to include the Challenger 350. The Swiss facility is authorized to provide line maintenance on the new Bombardier Challenger. The facility is factory authorized to service Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer and Gulfstream aircraft.

Ex-Im Fate Yet to Be Decided

Oct 01, 2014

The Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank of the U. S., which became a controversial subject recently — a fact that took aerospace manufacturers and other exporters by surprise — may have secured at least a short term future by now. By late September the Congress was expected to pass a continuing resolution to keep the federal government in business.

Indus Dassault Expands Little Rock Facility try Groups Appeal Damaging Cuts

Oct 01, 2014

Construction of 250,000 sq ft in new production and completion space is underway at Dassault Falcon Jet’s already sprawling facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, the largest in the French planemaker’s network.

NTSB Pilot Toxicology Study

Oct 01, 2014

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) says a new study by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) showing a steady increase in fatally injured pilots with drugs in their systems should be “regarded with caution,” while the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) noted that the board’s own researchers considered the findings inconclusive. The study, released Sept. 9, looked at toxicology tests from 6,677 U.S.

Two Former NBAA Staffers to Receive Pillar of Association Awards

Oct 01, 2014

The National Business Aviation Association is honoring two former longtime staff members — Kathleen Blouin and William (Bill) Stine — with Pillar of Association Awards. NBAA has previously only recognized two other former employees, Fred McIntosh and John Pope, with the award, formerly known as the Staff Lifetime Achievement Award. Blouin stepped down earlier this year from her role as senior vice president of conventions and forums.

Two New Fuels to Be Tested

Oct 01, 2014

Initial testing of an unleaded avgas replacement fuel at FAA’s technical center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is to begin this fall. The agency selected two fuels from Swift Fuels, one from Shell and another from a consortium of BP, TOTAL and Hjelmco for lab and rig testing. Following that, the FAA plans to narrow the candidates to one or two fuels to undergo Phase 2 testing on engines and aircraft. Congress set aside $6 million in fiscal 2014 to support the fuel testing, and has indicated plans to match that in fiscal 2015.

Sikorsky Expands in Asian Market

Oct 01, 2014

Sikorsky Aircraft is working to expand its penetration of the Asian market, and while its primary focus is on its military product line, including Black Hawks and Sea Hawks, its commercial helicopters are finding buyers as well.

G550s in the Running for Joint Stars Replacements

Oct 01, 2014

Gulfstreams are favorite conveyances among the top brass in the U.S. government, but Northrop Grumman is hoping to put some G550s to work identifying bad guys on the ground. The company has conducted more than 500 hr. of flight testing various radars in the model.

Safety

Blue Water Ditching

Oct 01, 2014

Getting Turned On

Oct 01, 2014

What is the one aircraft system pilots seem to know the least about? During my book research; following presentations at gatherings sponsored by the NBAA, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the Flight Safety Foundation; and after countless conversations with fellow pilots, I’ve come to the conclusion it’s the one activated by the small switch labeled “ELT-ON.”

Pinpointing Trouble

Oct 01, 2014

Until recently, search and rescue efforts for downed aircraft were keyed to emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signals on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz, the civilian and military emergency frequencies, respectively. ELTs are designed to activate automatically by the g forces experienced in a crash. The frequencies were monitored by orbiting satellites and ground-based mission control centers.

Countering Complacency

Oct 01, 2014

What is the most-complex system on your aircraft? Which system is the most error-prone? If you are flying an airplane built in the last 40 years or so, chances are the answer to both questions is the same: the pilot.

DOM Notebook

In-House DIY

Oct 01, 2014

One common trait among maintainers is a strong curiosity about how things work. Many of us were inquisitive children who would take apart just about anything our hands could hold. Nothing mechanical could escape our exploration. With more practice, we put them back together without our parent’s knowledge. The ability to understand how things work and how to repair them creates a unique kind of satisfaction that the unknowing masses can never really appreciate. It becomes a part of our makeup, rather than just something that we do.

Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

Oct 01, 2014

There are times when you may be forced into a situation where you need to repair a part, but the manufacturer might no longer be in business or support the thing that needs fixing. In such cases, you can develop your own repairs, using acceptable data and good shop practices, but you will need to get approval. To learn how to do this, see FAA Order 8110.54a — Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Responsibilities, Requirements and Contents. Go to www.faa.gov and search for 8110.54a.

Operations

Center of Attention

Oct 01, 2014

London’s heliport strives to be neighborly.

Fees & Charges

Oct 01, 2014

Landing slots are normally allocated a maximum of 15 minutes, although on special event days with peak demand slot are limited 5-minute with rotors running. Users exceeding these times are subject to short-term parking charges. Landing fees vary by size of helicopter. Helicopters comparable in size to the Airbus EC130 and the Bell 206 incur a landing fee of £325 ($540). For unplanned short-term parking, the hourly rate is £300 ($498). Helicopters comparable to an Agusta Westland 109 or Airbus EC135 will incur a landing fee of £725 ($1,20

Windy City Welcome

Oct 01, 2014

Chicago Helicopter Express (CHE) has proposed building an extensive heliport along the south branch of the Chicago River to conduct helicopter tours. Its plans passed a critical chokepoint last April when the City Council approved the development. As envisioned, the $12.5 million heliport will have 14 helipads, a 17,500-sq.-ft. hangar, a terminal and an aircraft refueling station.

A Capital Loss

Oct 01, 2014

Despite the obvious benefits of city center helicopter operations, Washington, D.C.’s South Capitol Street Heliport (09W) has been closed to private and commercial helicopter operations since 2005. Only medevac and law enforcement flights are permitted there. A number of organizations — the NBAA, Helicopter Association International (HAI) and the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC), among them — think the time has come to open the facility to civilian traffic. Eleanor Holmes Norton agrees.

Westland’s Novel Experiment

Oct 01, 2014

In 1958, the Helicopter Association of Great Britain issued a report stressing the necessity for a heliport, preferably on the banks of the River Thames within 15 min. of Westminster. Westland Helicopter took the initiative to build one on the southern bank, just beyond the Battersea Bridge, an area then surrounded by factories. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5cbiIqupkM to view footage of the surrounding location at the time. Obviously noise impact among the factories wasn’t an issue in that era.

Piloting

Rudder Review

Oct 01, 2014

In June 1968, I was among a group of despondent U.S. Air Force lieutenants hanging around the operations desk at the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Phu Cat Air Base in South Vietnam. One of our friends had spread himself and his airplane over a quarter mile of rice paddy that morning. The most likely cause of the tragedy was that he’d stared a second too long at the target on his second low-angle pass. Nevertheless, he was dead, we were dejected and facing a reality, given this man’s suddenly changed status, that we had not seriously considered.

Management

Dealing Cards

Oct 01, 2014

To the uninitiated determined to do it right, arranging a business aircraft charter can be a daunting undertaking.

A Membership Instead Of A Card: Enter, Wheels Up

Oct 01, 2014

Kenny Dichter is at it again, making business aviation more accessible to a wider group of users as he did when he cofounded the Marquis Jet Card program piggybacked on the NetJets fractional ownership operation. But the twist in his latest venture, Wheels Up, is that the turboprop and jet program isn’t based on 25-hr. jet cards but memberships.

U.k. Jet Card Market Healthy And Growing

Oct 01, 2014

Gatwick-based Air Partner, which numbers among its clients the British royal family, is reaping an upsurge in chartered jet travel, having raked in 5 million pounds ($8.3 million) in JetCard sales in the first six months of 2014.

Will Jet Cards Snuff Flight Departments

Oct 01, 2014

With some Fortune 500 companies examining their flight departments’ costs and exposure — with some prominent closures as a result — does this foretell a trend? And will upper management issue jet cards for business travel? B&CA asked principals of charter brokerages and operators marketing jet cards their opinions:

The State Of The Charter

Oct 01, 2014

“In the U.S., charter is still picking up in heavy and midsize jets. There are some new, midsize models that might be feeding that.” The speaker is Air Charter Guide Product Director Bettina Gentile, presenting her assessment of the 2014 business jet charter industry. The publication maintains details on 2,400 active charter operators in its database. “Europe was growing but is now stagnating,” she continued. “Heavy and midsize categories are declining, while very light jets are increasing — Phenoms and the like.”

Accident Free: Are You Lucky or Truly Safe?

Personal Discipline

Oct 01, 2014

Top-notch military, airline and business aircraft flight operations have multiple layers of defense that trap risks before they can develop into mishaps. Among them are Federal Aviation Regulations, aircraft documents and manuals, safety management systems (SMSes) and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Other models use different labels, but they all illustrate multiple layers for trapping pilot errors.

Cause & Circumstance

Accidents in Brief

Oct 01, 2014

Aug. 27— About 1045 CDT, a Cessna 310 (N101JB) conducted a forced landing shortly after takeoff from the El Dorado/Captain Jack Thomas Memorial Airport, El Dorado, Kansas. The airline transport rated pilot and sole passenger, were not injured, however the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by Lakepoint Aviation II, LLC, Augusta, Kansas, as a proficiency flight. It was VFR for the flight that was originating at the time. The pilot reported to the FAA inspector, that he was doing touch-and-goes.

Inattention and Sloppy Comms – a Deadly Combination

Oct 01, 2014

This month we’re looking at the loss of a Beech 1900C that crashed while setting up for an approach at Dillingham, Alaska, Airport (DLG). Both pilots were killed when the airplane crashed into rising terrain about 10 mi. east of Aleknagik, Alaska.

Washington Watch

Calling All Applicants

Oct 01, 2014

Hamstrung in its hiring efforts from sequestration cuts, the FAA late last year decided to take a much more open approach to hiring and on Feb. 10 simply posted job openings for air traffic controller candidates. In July, Administrator Michael Huerta reported he was “pleased to announce that the FAA has extended tentative offer letters to 1,600 candidates to join this proud team as the next group of air traffic control specialists.” Training for the class began last month.

Point of Law

Unmanned Unknowns

Oct 01, 2014

I was an unmanned aircraft expert until I turned 16. Up until then, I built squadrons of balsa and tissue control-line airplanes and competed with them. But then I soloed in a Cessna 150, discovered girls and forgot about toy airplanes.

20/Twenty

Embraer Phenom 100

Oct 01, 2014

The entry-level light jet market is awash in inventory and the flood isn’t going to recede anytime soon. That creates some great bargains for used aircraft buyers. And one of the best buys out there is Embraer’s Phenom 100 because of its clean-sheet, low-drag airframe, space efficiency, operating economy and jetliner-like reliability.

On Duty

Gulfstream Aerospace

Oct 01, 2014

Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah, Georgia, appointed John R. “Bob” Ranck as the designated successor to Buddy Sams, senior vice president, Government Programs and Sales. Sams will retire at year-end. Ranck will become a member of the Gulfstream Leadership Team and report to Larry Flynn, president, Gulfstream, in January 2015.

Jet Aviation

Oct 01, 2014

Jet Aviation, Zurich, appointed John Riggir to succeed Gary Dolsky as vice president and general manager of Jet Aviation Singapore.

Rockwell Collins

Oct 01, 2014

Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, appointed Jeffrey D. MacLauchian senior vice president, Corporate Development.

Jetcraft Corp.

Oct 01, 2014

StandardAero

Oct 01, 2014

Sun Air Jets

Oct 01, 2014

Sun Air Jets, Camarillo, California, announced the addition of Greg Paxson to their Maintenance Management team. Greg will fill the role of Part 135 Director of Maintenance. Dave Anderson, Sun Air’s current Part 135 director of maintenance, will move laterally and fill the role of Part 145 accountable manager.

FlightSafety International

Oct 01, 2014

FlightSafety International, New York, promoted Tracy Clough to director, International Teammate Resources. Neil Whiteman has joined the company as vice president and senior counsel for FlightSafety Services Corporation.

NetJets

Oct 01, 2014

NetJets, Cincinnati, named Robert Molsbergen president of Cincinnati, Ohio-based Executive Jet Management He will also serve as chief operating officer of NetJets Inc.’s international aircraft management business.

Summit Aviation

Oct 01, 2014

Summit Aviation, Middletown, Delaware, hired Jeremy Bennett as manager of Business Development. Christin Sherwood is the new Over-the-Counter Parts sales representative.

Cutter

Oct 01, 2014

Cutter, Colorado Springs, Colorado, announced that Calvin Martin was promoted to general manager of the Colorado Springs location.

Products & Services Previews

1. Real Wood From RUAG Aviation

Oct 01, 2014

RUAG is now providing real wood flooring as an option for owners and operators looking to enhance the quality of their cabin environment. Developed by Austria’s LIST components and furniture GmbH, the wood flooring can be installed by RUAG on various aircraft types.

2. FSI Offers G550 eRerecurrent Training

Oct 01, 2014

FlightSafety International is offering online training for the ground school portion of its Gulfstream G550 recurrent pilot training course. The course is offered to pilots who operate their aircraft under FAA or EASA regulations. It replaces two days of the recurrent training course normally taken at a Learning Center and includes a 13-hr.

3. Canopy for AS350

Oct 01, 2014

4. Pelican’s LED Flashlight

Oct 01, 2014

Pelican Products Inc., introduced the Pelican ProGear 238R lightweight, rechargeable LED flashlight that uses Fraen patented dual reflector optics. The flashlight has three modes — high, low and strobe. A battery canister is included that will accept two disposal CR123 lithium batteries to allow for alternative or extended use.

5. CAVU EFB-Pro New Features

Oct 01, 2014

CAVU Companies released the new version of EFB-Pro for iPad/IPhone with two new features. The Fuel Tankering module helps operators decide whether tankering fuel is an economical option. Landing fee rebates with minimum purchase are also factored into the solution and calculations are aircraft specific.

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