March 1, 2006

 

Wichita, KS—March, 2006—Yingling Aviation, Inc. has obtained a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and has begun offering owners and operators of Cessna 421C piston twins an affordable and cost-effective Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) and autopilot from

Meggitt/S-TEC.  Dubbed the MAGIC system for Meggitt Avionics new Generation Integrated Cockpit, the package includes two four inch digital display units—one Primary Flight Display and the other a Navigation Display—as well as an S-TEC 55X autopilot.

About Yingling

Yingling is a full-service fixed base operation providing 24 hour line services at Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) in Wichita, KS.  A Cessna Authorized Service Center for 60 years, Yingling is the largest Cessna parts supplier in the world.  By leveraging its proximity to the factory, Yingling offers fast worldwide delivery and competitive pricing, with A.O.G. orders received before 11:30 AM shipped the same day.  Yingling’s European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA)-certified aircraft maintenance department performs annuals, repairs, servicing and pre-purchase evaluation for all aircraft, specializing in turbine and twin inspections.

A Cessna Pilot Center with state of the art computer-based instruction for primary, instrument and advance ratings, Yingling also offers charter service featuring single, multi-engine and turbine aircraft and a rental fleet available to qualified pilots.  In addition, the firm provides professional sales representation for buyers and sellers of pre-owned aircraft.  Yingling is an authorized partner for most major brands of avionics, offering instrument and autopilot upgrades, installations, repairs and panel reconfigurations.

Cessna has also selected Yingling to design and build executive-style Oasis interiors for its line of Caravan single-engine turboprops.  Yingling was the first fixed base operator to be named an authorized Cessna dealer in 1946 and was also the first to be designated a Cessna Propjet dealer in 1976.

With more than 70 employees dedicated to serving customers, a spacious pilot’s lounge, and an outstanding selection of equipment, specialty items, and gifts at its Aviator’s Attic, Yingling can provide exceptional hospitality and service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Yingling Aviation can be reached by calling (316) 943-3246 or on the web at www.yinglingaviation.com.