SPORTY'S ELECTRONIC E6B GETS A MAKEOVER
Sporty's improved its electronic E6B flight computer with a new, rugged case and enhanced features, including a larger keypad, rubber feet to prevent slipping, and a backlit screen. The Sporty's E6B has a timer with local, home, and Zulu time zones and a countdown timer for approaches, along with 24 aviation functions and 20 aviation conversions. The E6B is available for $59.95 by calling 800-SPORTYS or on the Sporty's website.

ASA MULTIENGINE ORAL EXAM GUIDE UPDATED
Multi-Engine Oral Exam Guide by Michael Hayes has been updated to reflect the latest regulations, procedures, and technology. This guide is written to help prepare applicants for the oral exam portion of their multiengine checkride with FAA examiners. Using a question-and-answer format, it lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners and provides succinct, ready responses. Immediately following each question line is a reference to the specific FAA source from which the answer is derived.

CHASING RENO GOLD DVD AVAILABLE
In Chasing Reno Gold, now available on DVD and Blu-ray, director Mark Chiolis interviews every living Unlimited Gold winner of the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. The men, aged from their early 20s to 70s, share insights and recollections in the four-hour feature. In addition to the pilots, Pete Law, Bill Kerchenfaut, and others share their secrets; Bob Hoover provides history; and current Reno Air Racing Association officials offer current insights.

CUBCRAFTERS ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO CARBON CUB SS
The CubCrafters Carbon Cub SS is evolving for 2013: Highlights include a new cowling design, improved cabin heat system, new starter, and new system voltage monitor. New options are also being introduced, including a ground-adjustable propeller, a GPS-equipped ELT, and amphibious floats. "We have been working hard for the past year on these improvements and are pleased to now announce them," said CubCrafters General Manager Randy Lervold. "These improvements are a direct result of feedback from both our customers and our dealer network."

PIPER PLANS WIDE SALES INITIATIVE FOR NEXT THREE MONTHS
Piper Aircraft Inc., in conjunction with its worldwide dealer network, plans to conduct a heavy round of marketing activities and aircraft exhibitions for the remainder of the year. After presenting Piper airplanes at August venues in Brazil, South Africa, Singapore, China, and Canada, Piper has scheduled aircraft exhibitions at additional aerospace venues in Europe, India, China, Mexico, Africa, Japan, and the United States through November 2012. For a schedule of Piper exhibitions, visit the company's website.

BOGERT INTRODUCES LEAKPROOF 90-DEGREE PROBE
Bogert Aviation's 90-degree probe for the AVI-BJ107 drain valve, used on many Continental aircraft engines, has an O-ring seal around the valve body, making it leakproof while also locking the probe to the valve body. The probe is shorter than the original AVI-BJ107B probe, making it easier to install and use. The Bogert 90-degree probe is an alternative to Piper part 481-359, Beechcraft part 107-B, and Auto Valve Inc. part AVI-BJ-107B.

APPLY FOR NASA AERONAUTICS SCHOLARSHIP
NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate is accepting scholarship applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2013-2014 academic year. The application deadline is January 14, 2013. NASA expects to award 20 undergraduate and five graduate scholarships to students in an aeronautical engineering program or related field. Undergraduate students who have at least two years of study remaining will receive up to $15,000 per year for two years and the opportunity to receive a $10,000 stipend by interning at a NASA research center during the summer. Graduate students will receive a $35,000 stipend per year and $11,000 for educational expenses for up to three years, with an opportunity to receive a $10,000 stipend interning at a NASA research center for up to two consecutive summers.

QUICKSILVER SIGNS NEW DEALERSHIPS IN U.S. AND ABROAD
As Quicksilver Manufacturing becomes Quicksilver Aeronautics, the California company is attracting new retail businesses to become part of Team Quicksilver, including Living and Flying LLC, located in Queretaro, Mexico. New, custom-built facilities are owned and operated by Isaac Castro. "We are very pleased to sign Living and Flying LLC with their very impressive operation," said Will Escutia, president of Quicksilver Avionics. "As the new owners and operators of a company that Americans and aviation professionals in many other nations have loyally supported for several decades, we are gratified by the continuing support of dealers around the world."