FLIGHT DESIGN EXTENDS WARRANTY AT NO ADDED COST
German producer Flight Design has improved its warranty program, calling it the XP or eXtended Protection Warranty, which is even applied retroactively. Flight Design is offering, at no additional cost, a five-year coverage of composite airframe structure (nonstructural items, cosmetics, and normal wear are excluded), plus three-year coverage of Flight Design-installed avionics and autopilot; the propeller; and the Rotax standard engine warranty coverage of 18 months or 200 hours is extended to three years or 500 hours, whichever occurs first. Rotax Service Bulletins will be handled according to Rotax coverage, and are excluded from the XP Warranty. For more information, click here.

ASPEN'S IMPROVED TERRAIN, INTERNATIONAL SYNTHETIC VISION 
Aspen Avionics released a new terrain database from Jeppesen for Aspen's Evolution Flight Display product line. The new database improves the resolution of the terrain data used in the Evolution system and resolves limitations experienced by some Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV) customers, and expands the ESV operation area beyond the borders of the continental United States to provide worldwide coverage. For more information, click here.

CUBCRAFTERS TO DELIVER 200TH LSA
February will see the delivery of the 200th CC11 series light-sport aircraft from Yakima, Washington-based light aircraft designer and manufacturer CubCrafters. The company, the top selling U.S.-made LSA manufacturer in both fleet size and annual sales, offers two models of LSA, the 100-hp Sport Cub S2 and the 180-hp Carbon Cub SS. In December, the company added 15,000 square feet of manufacturing space and a dedicated research and development shop. For more information, and to view job opportunities at CubCrafters, click here.

LIGHTSPEED EXPANDS GRANT QUALIFICATIONS TO CANADA
Lightspeed Aviation Foundation is rapidly approaching the deadline for nominations and applications for the 2012 grant program. Nominations are open until January 31, and applications will be accepted until February 3. New this year, Lightspeed has expanded qualifications fto include Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) registered charities.

Aviation nonprofits committed to growing the pilot community, building awareness, and using their gifts for compassion and service to others are eligible to apply. Grant applicants should have a designated development director, website, Facebook page, and the willingness and capacity to regularly engage and actively reach out to new supporters. Nomination and grant application forms are available here.

AIRCRAFT SPRUCE OFFERS LSA PRODUCTS
In addition to being a distributor of homebuilt and certified aircraft parts and materials, Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. is a distributor for LSA products, including DVDs, books, eBooks, avionic items, instruments, and the entire SkySports line. The full Aircraft Spruce product line is presented in the company's new 800-page 2011-2012 catalog, which is free upon request.

NEW IPAD KNEEBOARD FROM ASA
ASA's newest iPad kneeboard helps pilots protect and use their iPad in flight and on the ground. The elastic strap secures the case to the pilot's leg for in-flight use. The plastic cover keeps the iPad screen safe while maintaining full viewing and complete touch-screen functionality, and opens easily to insert or remove the device. The easel folds to position the iPad at a "wedged" viewing angle or can lay flat. A pocket on the back offers room for papers and maps, and openings are provided for charger and headphones/earbuds. For more information, click here.

MGL AVIONICS OFFERS NEW V6 COM RADIO
Now available from MGL Avionics is the new V6 Com Radio, a small com radio for the experimental/LSA market. The V6 features 6-watt transmit power at low power consumption, full stereo VOGAD intercom for up to a four-place aircraft, pilot isolate modes, and standard rotary knobs for frequency and volume selection. The V6 will operate on both 12-volt and 24-volt systems and can be remote-controlled via EFIS for frequency selection. For more information, click here.

CARRYME USA INTRODUCES NEW FOLDING BIKE
The CarryMe is a compact, lightweight, easy-to-fold bicycle that allows easy onboard storage for pilots looking for an alternative to an "airport car." Thanks to a high-strength aluminum alloy frame and machined wheel rims, the CarryMe weighs only 18 pounds. Folding time is 30 seconds, and folded dimensions are 12.6 inches by 9.8 inches by 35.8 inches. Max rider weight is 220 pounds. For more information, click here.

ROTAX TRAINING CLASSES AT CPS
California Power Systems has Rotax-certified training classes scheduled February 14-23 in its new training facility at the Chino Airport (CNO) in Southern California. The classes range from two-stroke service and maintenance training to 912/914 heavy maintenance training. The classes provide education on the history of Rotax, proper servicing and maintenance procedures, and the opportunity to learn from Rotax veterans Mike Stratman and Eric Tucker. For more information, click here.

WAI ANNOUNCES 2012 PIONEER HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Air Racers, a WASP, the first woman aeronautical engineer, and one of the first female airplane mechanics for the United States Navy will all be inducted into Women in Aviation International's Pioneer Hall of Fame at WAI's 23rd annual International Conference March 8-10, 2012, in Dallas. The ceremony will take place at the closing banquet on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Inductees include the first women's National Air Derby pilots, Bernice "Bee" Falk Haydu, Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Maga, and Elizabeth "Elsie" MacGill. For more information, click here.