The Picture is of a Rans S9 belonging to Glen Marshman and is painted Firethorn Red.

Stewart Systems - leading the way with the only modern covering and painting system that is so safe to use that you can drink our paint thinner!

Waterborne paint technology is the future of all coatings. Stewart Systems is the leader in water based and waterborne covering and painting for aircraft.

Auto manufactures have switched to waterborne paints; the wood working industry is dominated by waterborne products, and now aviation has started to take notice of the advantages of waterborne systems.

Stewart Systems is the only STC'd finishing process tested to the current FAR part 23 standards. It uses modern lightweight technology such as Carbon for the UV protection instead of aluminum.

Our products are naturally flexible and durable. There are no solvents that continue to evaporate over time causing the finish to become brittle and dull.

We do not use flex additives and there is no need for rejuvenators.

You will save money using Stewart Systems. There are fewer products required, no hazardous shipping fees, no need for additional gallons of cleaning solvents or reducers, easy water clean up, you can re-use the same mixing containers over and over again, it costs money to heat a shop and since there are no noxious odors there is no need to vent the expensive shop air out side.

No need for explosion proof lighting or exhaust fans.

The Best in customer Service! Our experienced tech staff has years of fabric and painting experience. We have a detailed six disc DVD set with over seven  hours of video showing how to use our products for only $20 and a free downloadable .pdf version of our procedures manual on our website.

Call us to day for details on how you can get started on your next Award Winning finish!

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Aviation Design is one of the recognized leaders in interior refurbishment in singles, twins and turbines.

A complete refurbishment in our shop is done in a timely manner. Low down time is always  primary consideration.

If you choose to redo your interior by mail order, Aviation Design leads the way in this convenient method. Aviation DesignÕs Ergonomic seats with their varying density support system enhance physical comfort without parallel.

Every seat goes through a lengthy process, see Ergonomic Seats on www.aviationdesign.com.

Aviation Design's patented/STCÕd Side Panel system is OEM in all factory G36 and G58 Bonanzas and Barons. These armrests are the perfect application for space and comfort.

They provide 4Ó more width, lighter, stronger and more maintenance friendly.

They support your entire arm and elbow and in the cockpit are positioned to guide your hands to the yokes.

Aviation Design Armrests are more than just armrests. They are a complete new system from the window moldings down.

The side panels, armrest structures, metal support brackets, door molds and honeycomb panels basically start from scratch and deliver an interior package that we believe is on the cutting edge of ergonomics and fashion.They are installed right in our shop (E45) in Central California.

We are located 20 minutes from the Northern Gate to Yosemite and many customers come to us and stay a few days to explore this beautiful countryside.

State of the art materials, luxurious leathers, and rich wood used in our horizontal trim and tables are some of the many reasons to choose Aviation Design for your Interior Needs.

We are now selling our outstanding mike and phone jack system (see picture).

These are available to Avionic Shops as well as the general public. Please call (800) 725-4297 to order this great product.

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From the FAA-Accepted ASL Camguard Aviation to Camguard Automotive, Camguard Marine as well as Camguard Small Engine, ASL has introduced a full range of new products tailored to fill the needs of all sorts of engines and uses.

Since Camguard users tend to put Camguard in all their engines ASL decided it would be best to formulate specific Camguard blends for each application.

First a Camguard blend was designed and tested for automotive use, then Marine use and finally Small Engine use.

Each application has its own special challenges, for example Automotive has additional friction reducers for better performance and fuel economy, Marine has additional elements to control moisture in the oil and Small Engine has additional anti-scuff properties for those hard working smaller engines.

Now the FAA accepted Aviation ASL Camguard users can have all the great properties of aircraft Camguard plus the additional protection of blends designed to maximize the benefits for each of their applications. You can go on the ASL Camguard website http://ASLCamguard.com and view the research and data for each formulation.

Aircraft Specialties Services has all four products in stock and ready to ship today. You can call 1-800-826-9252 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. Central time or order online 24/7/365 at http://Aircraft-Specialties.com.

Aircraft Specialties Services is your one stop shop for all your aircraft parts and supplies.

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Martin Wick saw a business opportunity back in 1974.

It evolved when he and several of his employees at the Wicks Organ Company, founded in 1906, thought it would be fun to build a KR2.

They already had plenty of aircraft grade Sitka Spruce on hand for the organs they were building.

The rest of the materials they needed presented a challenge. In those days, 37 years ago, it was possible to spend three to four hours of ÒsearchingÓ for materials for every hour that went into building an airplane.

If Martin was having difficulties locating construction materials, he figured others must be experiencing the same frustrations.

So, he created Wicks Aircraft Supply.

The company grew slowly and steadily, responding to builders and restorers who would call or drop by in search of the items that go into airplanes.

Over time, the number of items listed in the Wicks annual catalog grew to the point that today builders and restorers can find pretty much anything they'll need in putting an aircraft together.

Martin's son, Scott, now runs the company and prides himself on the level of service his company is widely recognized for. Wicks stocks Sitka Spruce spar material in sizes that no one else carries in North America.

They have a wide range of plywood, including sheets with 45 degree grain on the surface for easy bending. There is hardly an aircraft grade bolt, nut or washer, turnbuckle, pulley or cable that you cannot find in their printed or online catalog.

They have become a one-stop shopping center, a supermarket for homebuilders and restorers. On the other hand, they have also recognized that a their customers own modern certified aircraft and have added a wide spectrum of products and supplies that are can be used in all GA aircraft.

They have begun stocking everything from headsets to oil, tires to handheld aviation radios.

The one thing Scott learned from his father was the importance of customer service.

As a result they have loyal customers from California to New York, Australia to Germany.

For more information or to order a free catalog, visit www.wicksaircraft.com or call (800) 221-9425; overseas call 618.654.7447.

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Shadin Avionics, a global leader in aircraft fuel management solutions, received a significant order from Cape Air Inc. to upgrade their fleet of Cessna 402 aircraft with Digiflo fuel management systems.

The order validates the benefit of the Digiflo system for improving fuel usage and enhancing flight safety.

Cape Air, one of the largest independent regional airlines in the United States, previously modified eight Cessna 402's with Digiflo systems, realizing a significant cost savings in fuel usage could be achieved by operating the engines at optimum efficiency using the information provided by the Digiflos.

In addition, the Digiflos provided an increased flight safety margin and a reduction in pilot workload.

"Shadin Fuel Management systems have a long history of saving aircraft owners money and reducing pilot workload," stated Trevor Lund, Shadin Avionics Product Manager. "Return on investment for active fleets can be measured in months."

The Digiflo system is part of a family of Fuel Management Systems Shadin offers which also includes the Miniflo, Microflo, Digidata and a number of flow transducers that support Shadin's Engine Trend Monitor (ETM) and Air Data Computers (ADC) systems.

Shadin's Fuel Management Systems can be outfitted with NVG capability from Aero Dynamix and are supported by a strong portfolio of STC's.

Learn more about Shadin Avionics Fuel Management Systems at www.shadin.com.

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"One Stop Aviation is a certified FAA Repair Station whose name says it all," said owner Rick Snover.

"We are the one-stop shop for all your engine overhaul needs."

According to Rick, One Stop can overhaul a single cylinder or an entire engine.

Since they keep a large selection of more than 500 overhauled cylinders in stock, their normal turnaround time for a cylinder overhaul is two days.

One Stop also does engine overhaul "prep" work.

"A customer brings in their parts and we clean, inspect, magnaflux and Zyglo as necessary," explained Rick.

"We then recondition and machine parts so they are ready for reassembly.

"We also have Ultrasonic testing of crankshafts. Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Balancing available. We now have Volumetrically flowing of cylinders available."

One Stop is a distributor for the following: *Avstar for carburetors, Fuel injectors, etc. *Superior Air Parts for engine parts & cylinders.

For more information, contact One Stop Aviation at 1119 S. Cleveland St., Oceanside, Calif. 92054; telephone (760) 721-1389, fax (760) 721-1399.

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This month, we found an ASL CamGuard user that is a perfect example of an aviator in the know.

Mike Busch, a highly respected aviation maintenance expert, is the founder and CEO of Savvy Aviator Seminars and Savvy Aviator Maintenance Management.

Mike not only uses CamGuard in his own plane, but also feels that CamGuard is an integral part of keeping his customers happy.

Mike told us why he is a CamGuard proponent: "Corrosion is by far the biggest reason engines don't make it to TBO," he said.

"ASL CamGuard is a corrosion inhibitor that's particularly helpful for preventing corrosion in engines that have periods of inactivity Ñ typical of many owner operated airplanes."

In his more than 40 years of owning airplanes, MikeÕs seen many products touted as "miracles in a can," and has tested his share of these products. "None of them did anything I could document until I tried CamGuard."

Mike describes himself as a "dyed-in-the-wool skeptic" when it comes to new products for aircraft maintenance.

He had heard of CamGuard through Cessna Pilot Association forums (Mike is a respected technical representative for the association), but it wasn't until he had the chance to spend some time with CamGuard's Technical Director, Ed Kollin, that he decided to give it a try.

He first tested CamGuard in his own Cessna 310, which lives near the high corrosion environment of the Pacific Ocean, for a couple of years and monitored the results through frequent oil analysis.

Both engines in his Cessna passed the normal recommended TBO many hours ago, and he says things are looking good for many more hours of use.

He plotted the results of the oil analysis, and the change in metal particles found in the oil verified that corrosion-caused wear was being reduced. The results of the oil analysis convinced Mike that CamGuard really works.

About two-thirds of the 200 planes Mike manages in the Savvy Aviator Maintenance Management program are Cirrus 22s along with a broad mix of other high performance single engine and multi-engine light twins.

"If you follow the oil analysis," Mike said, "it's easy to tell which planes are on CamGuard and when they started using it."

An important part of the service provided by the maintenance management program is the systematic tracking of all maintenance issues.

Mike now recommends the use of CamGuard in the planes of all those enrolled in his maintenance program. We thank Mike for sharing his CamGuard story with our readers.

For more information about Mike Busch and Savvy Aviator, visit www.savvyaviator.com.

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"One Stop Aviation is a certified FAA Repair Station whose name says it all," said owner Rick Snover.

"We are the one-stop shop for all your engine overhaul needs."

According to Rick, One Stop can overhaul a single cylinder or an entire engine. Since they keep a large selection of more than 500 overhauled cylinders in stock, their normal turnaround time for a cylinder overhaul is two days.

One Stop also does engine overhaul "prep" work.

"A customer brings in their parts and we clean, inspect, magnaflux and Zyglo as necessary," explained Rick. "We then recondition and machine parts so they are ready for reassembly.

"We also have Ultrasonic testing of crankshafts. Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Balancing available. We now have Volumetrically flowing of cylinders available."

One Stop is a distributor for the following:

* Avstar for carburetors, Fuel injectors, etc.

* Superior Air Parts for engine parts & cylinders

For more information, contact One Stop Aviation at 1119 S. Cleveland St., Oceanside, Calif. 92054; telephone (760) 721-1389, fax (760) 721-1399.

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2011 marks the 22nd year of business for East Texas based completion center Aerosmith Aviation.

The repair station services a wide variety of business jets and general aviation aircraft. Owners Wayne Smith and Scott Moore attribute the success of the company to three main  principles:

* Always working hard for the customer,

* A keen awareness of the industry and adjusting the business platform to match current markets

* Modern advertising methods are great, but good old fashioned word of mouth is key to success! Much of their business comes from returning customers who have found Aerosmith to produce a high quality and long lasting product.

Aerosmith's paint and interior completions can now be found on hundreds of aircraft. Many flight departments across the nation find Aerosmith a great alternative to visiting OEM facilities due to "competitive pricing, scheduling flexibility, and expert craftsmanship."

Aerosmith Aviation Inc. holds FAA Repair Station Certification Number  AWWR422X, is certified as a DuPont Aviation Finishes Application Center, and was featured on the Discovery/Science Channel's hit TV  show "How It's Made!"

The company specializes in premium exterior and  interior refurbishment of corporate aircraft and helicopters. From N-number changes to complete aircraft renovation, Aerosmith strives to turn the customer's vision for their aircraft into a reality!

For more information visit Aerosmith Aviation online: www.aerosmithaviation.com.

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Aircraft Specialties Services is proud to announce a full range of new ASL Camguard products.

From the FAA-Accepted ASL Camguard Aviation to Camguard Automotive, Camguard Marine as well as Camguard Small Engine.

ASL has introduced a full range of new products tailored to fill the needs of all sorts of engines and uses. Since, Camguard users tend to put Camguard in all their engines ASL decided it would be best to formulate specific Camguard blends for each application.

First a Camguard blend was designed and tested for automotive use, then Marine use and finally Small Engine use.

Each application has its own special challenges, for example Automotive has additional friction reducers for better performance and fuel economy, Marine has additional elements to control moisture in the oil and Small Engine has additional anti-scuff properties for those hard working smaller engines.

Now the FAA accepted Aviation ASL Camguard users can have all the great properties of aircraft Camguard plus the additional protection of blends designed to maximize the benefits for each of their applications. You can go on the ASL Camguard website http://ASLCamguard.com and view the research and data for each formulation.

Aircraft Specialties Services has all four products in stock and ready to ship today.

You can call 1-800-826-9252 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. Central time or order online 24/7/365 at http://Aircraft-Specialties.com. Aircraft Specialties Services is your one stop shop for all your aircraft parts and supplies.

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