AIRCRAFT SPRUCE SUPERSALE! This is the time of year when we go all out by offering spectacular discounts on our most popular products and provide a chance for our loyal customers to meet our vendors.
So come join the fun and get a chance to win big prizes. Enjoy a free grilled hot dog and cold soda on us!
Press Release presented Dan Johnson, President of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) at EAA Airventure 2010 Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Topics discussed: new members elected to LAMA board, LAMA to manage air safety website, LSA Mall full to capacity, LAMA signasl support for E-zero premium unleaded fuel initiative, IndUS Aviation has surprise announcement, Aviators helping aviators ..transition assistance program launched by Aviators Hot Line.
Airframe Components by Williams, Inc. (formally known only as its subdivision Williams Airmotive) is a world renowned FAA/EASA approved Certified Repair Station located in the northeast corner of Indiana. With a reputation built on quality, they are known to be the finest wing and control surface rebuilding facility in the world. Airframe Components has over 2,000 wing cores, as well as over 6,000 control surfaces. All repaired units are sent out with work orders and yellow tags. Airframe Components maintains a large supply of aluminum, ribs, and spars to help minimize your downtime. By checking the parts list on their website (www.airframecomponents.com), you will have access to an extensive inventory of miscellaneous aircraft parts also. Contact them to repair your wing or control surface, or to purchase a unit outright. They look forward to hearing from you.
August 21st Fly-In Lunch at Heaven's Landing Welcome Heaven's Landing Friends and Guests! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 21st. Heaven's Landing is the perfect spot for a wonderful meal, friendly faces, and scenic tours. Get ready to knock your socks off. Summer is in full swing. The mountains are lush with growth and the blackberries are bursting. Meet our flying community and owners, share your travel stories, play a game of billiards, or simply relax on the veranda.
Crownair Aviation Becomes an Avanti Authorized Service Center
Piaggio Aero Adds Crownair Aviation to its Avanti Authorized Service Center Network
San Diego, Calif.; August 4th, 2010… Crownair Aviation has been selected by Piaggio Aero to become an Avanti Authorized Service Center. Piaggio Avanti aircraft owners and operators will now have two additional service facilities in Southern California to assist them with all of their maintenance, and avionics needs.
Aircraft Spruce Sponsors Homebuilders' Hangar at EAA AirVenture
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., a leading distributor of homebuilt and certificated aircraft supplies, has donated $100,000 to the Experimental Aircraft Association to sponsor the new Homebuilders' Hangar on the EAA grounds at Oshkosh. During the annual EAA convention, Homebuilders' Hangar will be used for presentations by renowned aircraft designers and builders.
Please join the folks from Tecnam North America at the Tecnam Booth at Oshkosh (289-292) on Thursday at 3pm for a press conference to announce the development of the new Tecnam Flight Centers (TFC).
This new program combines the world's number one manufacturer of light aircraft, Tecnam, with an unprecedented value added package of service to dealers and flight schools. A Tecnam Flight Center will have unique access to financing options, leasing arrangements, training programs, and the newest technology available to aviation.
Newsflash -- in addition to the 8% reduction in trike prices since May, due to the currently favorable exchange rate, AirBorne is now offering an additional $2000 off the purchase of any trike. To qualify you must put a deposit down on a trike no later than July 31st.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Kurt Sehnert, 903.885.7000, kurt@legend.aero American Legend Aircraft Company Delivers First Garmin G3X™ Equipped Legend Smart Cub
Aero Comfort relocates to new facility Aero Comfort is pleased to announce the opening of a their state of the art 10,000 + sq ft facility in San Antonio, Texas. The facility is located just outside San Antonio International Airport (SAT) on the northeast end of the airfield.
The new Coshocton Airport Amphitheater held a grand opening introductory program on Thursday, May 20, to announce their line-up for their first season. Tours were also held of the facility which has been completed to the first of three phases of the development process. The new outdoor amphitheater is located at 24632 Airport Road (across from the Coshocton's Richard Downing Airport).
June 3rd was a happy day for Tamesha and Morris Beck as they received their brand new Navigator 600.
Finding a large and comfortable cockpit in an LSA plane isn’t an easy task for Morris at 6’5” but once they came across the Navigator 600, the search was over.
The plane was flown out of 3Xtrim’s base in Lancaster NY (KBQR) and delivered to Pryor Field Regional Airport (KDCU).
A small aircraft manufacturer from the tiny country of Slovenia – between Austria and Italy – stunned the aviation world with their amazing aircraft designs. One of them is Pipistrel Sinus, a light-sport aircraft, motor-glider and a glider at the same time.
Sinus ultralight motor-glider combines a true sense of a motorglider with unprecedented efficiency during powered and long-range cruise flight. Sinus can take-off and land on very short runways, fly long distance cross-country or just glide - all in the same aircraft.
Several world records
Having already proven itself in the gliding arena with several eye-catching achievements, including a FAI 500 km triangle, the Sinus hold a multitude of world records and aviation milestones.
Paradise USA, LLC is proud to announce the addition of Lane’s Lebanon Air Service, Inc. as their Ohio Sales & Service center. Represented by John and Nelda Lane, Lane’s Lebanon Air Service, Inc is headquartered in Lebanon, OH and specializes in Light Sport training, Aircraft sales and Maintenance.
The Paradise Aircraft product line currently includes two models, the Paradise P1 and the P1 SP with hand controls for disabled pilots, is manufactured in Brazil and assembled in Sebring, Florida.
Contact:
William Cahalin
Marketing
(334) 386-3621 For Immediate Release bcahalin@kellyaerospace.com Date: May 31, 2010
Press Release
Dual Alternator Kit Available for Cessna 182 / T182
Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems announces the availability of an FAA/STC approved dual 95 amp alternator kit for Lycoming-powered Cessna 182 and Turbo 182 aircraft. Targeting the higher utilization 182 owners who use there aircraft in IFR and night operations, the system provides the comforting reliability of a full powered redundant electrical system with a minimal weight increase of 23 lbs.
Spruce Creek Fly-In Realty
Excellence in Real Estate Since 1985
Celebrating our 25th Year
For 25 years, Spruce Creek Fly-In Realty has proudly served the Spruce Creek Community. As we celebrate this important milestone, all of us wish to say “Thank You’ for helping to make our business such a great success.
T Black Aviation offers Aviation Ground Schools, Flight Training, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) and Inspection Authorization (IA) Certifications, Maintenance Training, and gives all FAA and FCC written exams.We are the experts in taking military and field experience personnel and helping them attain their A&P license.Thomas Black is the Founder, Owner and CEO
KASOTA, Minn. - Door Engineering and Manufacturing, LLC recently introduced its newest security and monitoring control system, the GateKeeper.The system is designed for use with new or existing door systems, and allows building owners to manage all building openings at one central control station with minimal wiring.
The GateKeeper’s central control station features a color touch screen that displays the building’s layout with indicator lights monitoring each door’s position. Users can control each door individually (open, close and stop) or control all doors simultaneously (open all doors, close all doors).
San Antonio, Texas — Aero Cosmetics and WashWax.com are pleased to announce their newest waterless wash product, the Wash Wax Mop. Designed to increase safety by eliminating the need for ladders, the patent-pending Wash Wax Mop also improves efficiency by saving time and reducing use of the acclaimed Wash Wax All cleaning product.
Skytech Receives 2009 FAA Award of Excellence The Diamond Award Is The FAA's Highest Level Award For Maintenance Technicians Skytech, a dealers for new and pre-owned, high-end, owner-flown and business-level aircraft, has received the 2009 Award of Excellence "Diamond Award" ... the highest level award in the FAA's Aviation Maintenance Technician Awards program. The awards are issued yearly based on the training received in a calendar year.
Trisoft Aircraft Covers, a favorite at big maintenance facilities and with US and foreign militaries, has begun expansion into the owner, corporate, and smaller-facility market, including MRO and FBO facilities.
Trisoft covers protect both the aircraft (for example, trailing edges, gear doors) and employees (prop tips, antennae), with a unique foam cover that stays in place, fits well, and (unlike much of the competition or home-brew solutions) is both fuel and UV resistant.
MADISON, Wisconsin (April 30, 2010) – If you've ever said to yourself, "Someday I really want to experience the freedom of flight," then your opportunity is International Learn to Fly Day on Saturday, May 15, 2010.
International Learn to Fly Day is a worldwide campaign designed to introduce people to the world of aviation and encourage would-be pilots to get started on flight training. Wisconsin Aviation’s three flight school locations in Watertown, Juneau, and Madison are taking part with free presentations scheduled throughout the day.
Brantford, Ontario, Canada – Aircraft Spruce Canada will be hosting their annual Super Sale & Fly-In on Saturday June 5th from 8am-3pm at 150 Aviation Avenue on Brantford Municipal Airport. Fly-in or drive-in for discounts, demonstrations, and an enjoyable day.
Pasewalk, Germany – REMOS Aircraft, one of the world's leading light sport aircraft (LSA) manufacturers, has finalized a corporate expansion program to roll out its global market strategy, the company announced today.
Okmulgee, Oklahoma - Covington Aircraft has been named as a Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) Distributor and Designated Overhaul Facility (DDOF) for the PT6A Engine Series. Covington Aircraft is a subsidiary of Abbott Industries.
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, APRIL 15, 2010 - American Legend Aircraft Company announced today the introduction of its Legend Smart Cub G3--a certified light-sport aircraft equipped with the new Garmin G3X™ multi-function display. The Legend Smart Cub G3 features next-generation avionics in one of aviation’s most revered designs. The first customer delivery of a Legend Smart Cub G3 is expected later this month.
Targeted at flight schools and serious cross-country LSA owners, the Alto 100 will make its US debut at Sun ’n Fun in Lakeland, Florida, starting on April 13. In this heavily-populated class, the Alto 100 needs to do a lot to stand out. So it does.
Peachtree City, GA – Aircraft Spruce & Specialty East will host its annual Super Sale on Saturday, May 22nd from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our East Coast Facility is located at 452 Dividend Drive in Peachtree City, beside Falcon Field (KFFC).
Aircraft Spruce realizes the need of a company to play a vital role in the responsibility of conducting business in an environmentally conscious manner.
You wouldn’t try to taxi out with a flat tire, would you? No. And you probably wouldn’t put low-grade fuel in that freshly overhauled engine. Right? Then why would you take off without taking a hard look at your seatbelt restraint system?
Lenoir City, Tenn. Fifteen years ago, PS Engineering revolutionized audio control in general aviation airplanes. At that time, the PMA6000-series took the audio panel from a collection of switches that were added as an afterthought, to a multitalented intersystem focal point for cockpit audio. Radio selection, cockpit communications and even music were seamlessly combined in the modern audio control panel.
July 21, 2009, Aurora, Colorado – Powder Puff Pilot—a Denver-based web retailer that specializes in designing and selling products targeted to female pilots—announced the debut of its second children’s picture book, Claire Bear’s Fist Solo, written by Sue Hughes. The colorful, 40-page, soft-cover storybook features a pink-clad aerobatic pilot named Claire Bear (Ursus Aviatrix), who shares the trepidations and thrills of the first time she ever flew by herself—an event that every pilot remembers.
Sonex Aircraft, LLC to Feature New Airframe Concepts in Hornets' Nest Research and Development Pavilion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 17, 2009, Oshkosh, WI
Sonex Aircraft, LLC has added a new feature to its display for the 2009 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh air show: The Hornets’ Nest Research and Development Pavilion. The Hornets’ Nest will offer a glimpse into the future of recreational aviation featuring several Sonex and AeroConversions new product concepts, including three new airframe design proposals.
WICHITA, Kan. (July 13, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) this week conducted its inaugural flight of its T-6 avionics upgrade aircraft. The avionics upgrade variant is a derivative of the highly successful T-6A trainer that is currently operated by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Hellenic Air Force of Greece, and NATO Flying Training in Canada.
Fort Worth, Texas – July 1, 2009. The blending of two passions, flying and music, has led to the birth of a new group called Flying Musicians Association, Inc. Founded by two pilot/musicians, John Zapp and Aileen Hummel, the group’s goal is to encourage, promote, educate and support these two passions among those who share them. “I have met several pilots who are also musicians or who share an interest in music. One goal of the Flying Musicians Association is to generate the desire and yearning for both amongst the young people. Often, all a young musician or budding aviator needs is encouragement,” said Mrs. Hummel.
WASHINGTON, DC, July 13, 2009 – Today, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) opened a European branch office in Brussels, Belgium and hired Brian Davey as the Director of European Affairs.
Powerful and portable, the Sidewinder Power Driver will forever change the way you move your aircraft.
Powered by Milwaukee's top of the line 28V power unit with a long-lasting lithium battery pack, Sidewinder weighs less than 22 lbs., collapses to 27" and stows easily in your baggage compartment.
Aircraft Spruce has introduced FlashPass, a new software program that will make filing your eAPIS manifests for international flights a breeze.
FlashPass allows you to streamline and meet eAPIS and CBP requirements in a fast and simple way. It will keep a detailed database of yoru crew, aircrafts,manifests, and passengers in an easy to use interface designed for quick data entry.
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WORLD WIDE WEB / July 1, 2009 — ByDanJohnson.com is pleased to announce the return of PlaneFinder, now relaunched as version 2.0. PlaneFinder 2.0 helps pilots or prospective pilots interested in Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) to determine which LSA is the best one for them. It may also be fun for current experts to see how planes compare. PlaneFinder uses 24 criteria to make these determinations although it not necessary to reflect your preference in all 24 categories for the system to help. Perhaps the best news: It’s completely free!
Oil is life's blood for an engine. Fuel may be the food that keeps it
running, but without oil, the engine will die in spite of the fuel
available. Normal procedures tell us to check for oil pressure within 30 seconds of engine start. When the pressure gage starts to rise, we feel assured that the engine is being properly lubricated. But, has the engine been properly lubricated just because we now have oil pressure? The answer is a resounding "No!" It is now.
Premier Aircraft Sales Appointed
New Dealer For Aviat Aircraft's Husky A-1C.
Stu Horn, President of Aviat Aircraft, made the announcement that Premier Aircraft Sales, Inc., has become a dealer for Aviat Aircraft’s nimble Husky A-1C. Premier's territory for new Husky sales and service will include Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina and Georgia.
Whether you are completing a rebuild, kit project, or just ready to paint Stewart Systems has the products for you. Stewart Systems covering system and paint products are all easy to use, non-hazardous and non-flammable. These low odor and low VOC products are Safe for You, Safe for your Airplane, Safe for the World.
Whether you are building an aluminum/composite kit, or a tube and fabric airplane. Stewart Systems waterborne process is a complete certified covering system for fabric aircraft from fabric to our EkoPoly topcoat. Our topcoats are easy to apply and even inexperienced painters can achieve a shiny and durable paint job.
Stewart Systems covering products and top coats are safe, simple to use and solvent free. Whether you are building in your basement, garage or hangar you can safely use all of our covering and coating products, as there are no solvents involved. Our products are very low in odor. All Stewart Systems products ship standard UPS ground, or any of the expedited services without any hazmat fees.
Aircraft Spruce Canada held a Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, June 6 at their new facility at the Brantford Municipal Airport. Following two years of operation in Mississauga, ON near Toronto, Aircraft Spruce moved to a new 12,000 sq. ft. facility in late 2008.
Sonex Aircraft, LLC is pleased to announce a special pricing incentive for Sonex, Waiex or Xenos Complete Airframe Kits available for a limited time: All Complete Airframe Kits purchased before August 31, 2009 will receive free shipping to the continental United States and Canada via Con-Way Freight.
A new Wireless Tire Pressure/Temperature LCD Monitor (TPMS) is now available from Aircraft Spruce. With the flip of a switch, this battery operated, hand held unit, displays the actual tire pressure and tire temperature.
Opportunities Remain in Select Territories
June 9, 2009 (Sebring, FL) Today, Paradise Aircraft announced that B & B Sport Aviation has joined their growing distribution network. B & B Sport Aviation is based in Cambridge, Maryland.
has recently achieved a milestone in its thirty-three years of doing business.
Quality Since 1976
PRESS RELEASE
(Tulsa, Oklahoma)
The 100,000thcrankcase, a Lycoming 0-320, was repaired, certified and shipped to a long standingcustomer.
"This is a remarkable feat in aviation and today's business climate", said company
founder Charles Jarvis. "It validates our long standing position as the leading Crankcase Repair Station in the industry, and underscores the trust in us held by our thousands of customers. "
June 4, 2009, Aurora, Colorado – Powder Puff Pilot, a Denver-based web retailer that specializes in pilot gear and accessories for women, announced Zoriah Carter, 9, as the winner of one week at summer camp at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. The Denver resident, who just completed third grade at Ricks Center for Gifted Children at the University of Denver Denver, will attend the half-day Science of Flight program held at the museum on the former Lowry Air Force Base in Denver.
Balance is very important for the longevity of your prop.
For Immediate Release:
A properly balanced engine installation offers a number of advantages over unbalanced equipment. The most significant advantage is in the longevity of components associated with the power plant. In many cases high vibration levels have lead to premature failure of critical engine components.
The Artex ELTs are in stock and ready to ship at Aircraft Spruce. The Artex ME-406 is a single output ELT. Two emergency frequencies (121.5 and 406.028 MHz) utilize the same RF output, requiring only one coax cable to connect to the new series of Artex single input antennas.
Chicago, IL June 1, 2009 – Bird-X, Inc (www.bird-x.com), the expert in humane bird and pest control products since 1964, today announced it has received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau®.
We’ve been designing and building bifold doors for about 30 years now and have built units for uses that we never could have imagined back in the 80’s. We’ve listened to architects, contractors, and potential buyers, about what they expect when looking at bifolds. And we’ve learned. Below are a few issues if you consider going bifold.” Mike Schweiss, Schweiss Bifolds.
Terryville, CT May 8, 2009 – HotSeat Chassis has created a low cost Flight Simulator with a true 200+ degree field of view that delivers the “In the *censored*pit Experience”™.
The HotSeat Pilot Pro boasts a vibrant triple screen display with the patented Slide Away™ design for easy entry and exit. The innovative design immerses the pilot in the *censored*pit of the aircraft with the full scope of visual flight markers.
Demand
According to FAA records, over 100 Remos aircraft are registered in the United States. At the time of the writing of this article, more than a dozen were for sale in the major aircraft trade publications, around 10 percent of the total fleet.
Research for this study was obtained in part from Aircraft Bluebook, Aircraft Bluebook’s Historical Value Reference, Controller, Trade-A-Plane, AeroTrader and the FAA registry web site.
Homedale, ID--Kitfox Aircraft LLC will be unveiling the Kitfox Super Sport SLSA at Sun-n-Fun in Lakeland, FL. The press conference was held on April 22, 2009 at 8:00 am in the media tent
Demand
There are approximately 4,216 Piper Cherokee PA-28-180’s on the FAA Registry. Of these, approximately 25 are currently listed for sale. This equates approximately one percent of the total active fleet. Days on Market have been in the range of six months. Over the last few years, the number of Cherokee PA-28-180’s offered for trade at any given time has averaged no more than one percent of total inventory.
Corona, CA – Aircraft Spruce & Specialty will begin distributing printed copies and CD versions of their new 2009-2010 catalog at EAA’s AirVenture 2009. Now over 800 pages, the Aircraft Spruce catalog has become to aviation what the Sears and Montgomery Ward catalogs were to all Americans a century ago. Few people today begin a homebuilt or restoration project without an Aircraft Spruce catalog and most people who own a certified aircraft find it invaluable for routine maintenance, upgrades, and pilot supplies.
The staff of Aviators Hot Line would like to thank everyone who stopped by our booths and signed up to
Press Release presented Dan Johnson, President of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) at EAA Airventure 2010 Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Topics discussed: new members elected to LAMA board, LAMA to manage air safety website, LSA Mall full to capacity, LAMA signasl support for E-zero premium unleaded fuel initiative, IndUS Aviation has surprise announcement, Aviators helping aviators ..transition assistance program launched by Aviators Hot Line.
Airframe Components by Williams, Inc. (formally known only as its subdivision Williams Airmotive) is a world renowned FAA/EASA approved Certified Repair Station located in the northeast corner of Indiana. With a reputation built on quality, they are known to be the finest wing and control surface rebuilding facility in the world. Airframe Components has over 2,000 wing cores, as well as over 6,000 control surfaces. All repaired units are sent out with work orders and yellow tags. Airframe Components maintains a large supply of aluminum, ribs, and spars to help minimize your downtime. By checking the parts list on their website (
Welcome Heaven's Landing Friends and Guests!
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., a leading distributor of homebuilt and certificated aircraft supplies, has donated $100,000 to the Experimental Aircraft Association to sponsor the new Homebuilders' Hangar on the EAA grounds at Oshkosh. During the annual EAA convention, Homebuilders' Hangar will be used for presentations by renowned aircraft designers and builders.
Newsflash -- in addition to the 8% reduction in trike prices since May, due to the currently favorable exchange rate, AirBorne is now offering an additional $2000 off the purchase of any trike. To qualify you must put a deposit down on a trike no later than July 31st. 
June 3rd was a happy day for Tamesha and Morris Beck as they received their brand new Navigator 600.
Sinus ultralight motor-glider combines a true sense of a motorglider with unprecedented efficiency during powered and long-range cruise flight. Sinus can take-off and land on very short runways, fly long distance cross-country or just glide - all in the same aircraft.
MADISON, Wisconsin (April 30, 2010) – If you've ever said to yourself, "Someday I really want to experience the freedom of flight," then your opportunity is International Learn to Fly Day on Saturday, May 15, 2010.