GFC 600 Digital Autopilot Can Help Reduce Pilot Workload
Autopilot upgrades can help reduce the pilot's workload and improve safety. Many newer autopilot systems include features such as automatic heading tracking, which maintains the ai...
Life in an FAA Repair Station During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This year has been weird. Just weird. For the past 3-4 years it’s been all that we can do at Sparkchasers to keep up with the demand of continually learning new products that are b...
Airborne Vlog: The GNX 375
In this airborne VLOG, We go on a flight to Harnett Regional Airport and have a quick conversation on the GNX 375 and where it fits in the General Aviation market today. We highlig...
$500 ADS-B Rebate
The FAA has reinstated the ADS-B Rebate, but the rebates are limited and time is running out as the program ends on October 11, 2019. Are you eligible to receive it? There are seve...
11 Months... ADS-B Deadline
11 months left till this “ADS-B” mandate is mandatory. So what should you do? There are multiple options to become ADS-B Compliant but I believe as you look to become compliant you...
What are People Buying at Sparkchasers?
Over the past couple of weeks, I have been training another Sparkchasers employee, Kristian Butler, so he can begin a transition from a technician in operations into a sales role. ...
Most Exciting Development from Osh 18
In late July of every year pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation enthusiasts make an annual pilgrimage to Oshkosh, WI for the EAA AirVenture Airshow. It is a time to connect with o...
#OSH18
As I was flying back to Sparkchasers, I was looking back over my first Oshkosh experience (it will not be my last!). I learned some interesting things from sitting in seminars, tal...
From the Marines to General Aviation | Tool Control
”Private Butler, call my wife and tell her because of a tool you lost in a plane, I’ve been in a horrible Helicopter accident and that's all we know right now.” That's what my Serg...
Is it Time To Get Connected?
Is it time to get connectivity in your aircraft? This blog focuses on Bluetooth connectivity from your mobile devices to your avionics equipment. We show you one of the simple solu...