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Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. announced that on March 1, 2019 they opened a distribution warehouse in West Chicago, IL, located in a 52,000 sq. ft. warehouse situated between Du Page and Aurora airports. Aircraft Spruce Midwest will provide lower shipping charges and faster delivery to customers throughout the central portion of the United States. […]

SLICK KIT AND SLICKSTART MAGNETO START BOOSTER KIT FOR CIRRUS SR-22 This complete PMA and STC kit for the Cirrus SR22 packages a K6380-32 Ignition Kit with magnetos, harness, and plugs with a SS1001 SureSTART ignition booster. Improve your engine starting hot or cold SlickStart™ unleashes a firestorm of ignition energy to get your engine […]

    Buckeye Municipal Airport (KBXK) in conjunction with the Buckeye Air Fair will be hosting the fly-in on February 8, 9 & 10, 2019. Come and enjoy this FREE event and be sure to stop by the Spruce booth! Along with traditional features such as: Educational Forums, Aircraft Displays, Aviation Vendors, Youth Activities and […]

SLICK KIT AND SLICKSTART MAGNETO START BOOSTER KIT FOR CIRRUS SR-22 This complete PMA and STC kit for the Cirrus SR22 packages a K6380-32 Ignition Kit with magnetos, harness, and plugs with a SS1001 SureSTART ignition booster. Improve your engine starting hot or cold SlickStart™ unleashes a firestorm of ignition energy to get your engine […]

  Aircraft Spruce will be at the AOPA Fly-In from September 14-15, 2018 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. More opportunities Deepen skills that will take you to new places in your pilot journey. More time Build genuine, long-lasting relationships with pilots from around the country. More of everything Everything that you love about the AOPA Fly-In! […]

The Full Landing Gear Upgrade kit from Marsh Brothers Aviation is for all models of Aerostar aircraft. This kit is a culmination of all of the Marsh Brothers smaller kits M1004 to M1012 for the Aerostar aircraft models. Lifetime lubricated AeroTough™ bushings prevent problems: ♦ Eliminate anxiety about damages to the supporting structure ♦ Never […]

2018 AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH PICK-UP YOUR AIRCRAFT SPRUCE ORDERS AT OUR BOOTH Place your order over $100 online or by phone and pick up at The AirVenture Show Oshkosh in our booth. Orders for pick up must be placed by noon Monday July 16th EST and they will be brought to the show on our truck […]

  Spruce Super Sale     Come join the fun and get a chance to win big prizes   This is the time of year when we go all out by offering spectacular discounts on our most popular products and provide a chance for our loyal customers to meet out vendors.   EAST SUPER SALE […]

This is the time of year when we go all out by offering discounts on our most popular products and provide a chance for our loyal customers to meet our vendors. So come join the fun and get a chance to win big prizes during our hourly raffles. Come early enough and have breakfast from […]

The Superbird Paint Restoration System allows you to purchase a complete set of paint restoration system products. This easy-to-use system can be applied by hand using microfiber towels or with an orbital buffing machine, vastly improving the appearance of your aircraft's exterior paint. This complete Paint Restoration System includes the following: • Dirt, Grime & […]

  Come join Aircraft Spruce at the Northwest Aviation Conference and Tradeshow in Puyallup, Washington (booths 127 and 128) on Saturday, February 25 from 9:00am to 5:30pm and Sunday, February 26 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Take advantage of some of your favorite products on sale along with exclusive Aircraft Spruce show promotions. Complimentary UPS ground […]

  The Flightcam 360 is a flight recorder that is meant for capturing those memorable moments in the sky. Aircraft Spruce carries multiple products by Flightcam 360. Its aerodynamic POD mount has an internal eyeball style swivel capabilities, making every recording as realistic as the sight a pilot or passenger would witness. The Flightcam 360 […]

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty will begin distributing printed copies and CD versions of their new 2015-2016 catalog at EAA’s AirVenture show.  Few people today begin a homebuilt or restoration project without an Aircraft Spruce catalog and most people who own a certified aircraft find it invaluable for routine maintenance, upgrades, and pilot supplies.  There are […]

The Fuel Stop is a simple tool that snaps onto a standard straw fuel gauge and prevents the gauge from ever slipping into the tank. It also becomes extremely handy when it's necessary to set the gauge on the wing, as it will stay put and not roll off to disappear into the grass or […]

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty will begin distributing printed copies and CD versions of their new 2014-2015 catalog at EAA’s AirVenture 2014. Few people today begin a homebuilt or restoration project without an Aircraft Spruce catalog and most people who own a certified aircraft find it invaluable for routine maintenance, upgrades, and pilot supplies. There are […]

Datatoys and Aircraft Spruce are proud to introduce the next generation 2014 cockpit camera. The AV-HD Pro is the only camera system designed specifically for aviation applications; featuring ultra-realistic 1080p resolution, a built-in GPS, and a host of other aviation specific features. Datatoys has over a decade of experience developing high end video recorders and […]

The Deohako PropShot-Smarty is a universal smartphone lens and mount for your iPhone, Samsung, or other mobile device that allows video footage to be captured without the propeller distortion and Jello effect usually experienced while shooting aerial videography. The Deohako PropShot Lens uses a special dual circular polarizer lens plus a neutral density filter to […]

Win a Garmin Aera 500 - Americas, a $699 value and an Icom A14 handheld radio, a $200 value from Aircraft Spruce by entering the Aircraft Spruce Facebook Contest between July 15th and August 15th. Click the link below and follow the rules on the page for your chance to win!  Aircraft Spruce offers exclusive […]