The device audibly alerts UAS operators and visual observers to nearby ADS-B-equipped aircraft, “enhancing safety and operational awareness and allowing operators to maintain uninterrupted visual contact with their drones,” according to company officials.
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App launches to help pilots find airport restaurants
It’s no secret that the two things pilots love to do most are flying and eating. But how do you connect those two passions when not every restaurant has a runway and not every runway has a restaurant? With the new app Fly-n-Eat.
Hartzell Pathfinder prop approve for Aviat Husky
The three-blade Pathfinder replaces existing two-blade composite, aluminum, and wood propellers on Aviat Husky models A-1, A-1A, A-1B, A-1C-180, and A-1C-200. It is approved for aircraft powered by Lycoming O-360-C1G (180 hp) and IO-360-A1D6 (200 hp) piston engines.
Celebrate the flight that changed everything
Designed to honor aviation’s most unforgettable rite of passage, the picture frame features pilot wings and an inspirational inscription: “The first solo is the only flight you take off as a student and land as a pilot.”
ASA releases new merch
Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) has released some new “merch” for fans of the brand: The new ASA hat and the new ASA mug.
Flight Flix introduces airfoil generator to charge cameras
The new Flight Flix Airfoil Generator harnesses airflow during flight to continuously generate power, turning the camera mount into a miniature power station, company officials explain.
Garmin unveils free online flight planning tool
Garmin has introduced Garmin Pilot Web, a new flight planning website that complements the Garmin Pilot mobile app.
Light up your home or hangar
Sporty’s Aviation Gifts has introduced solar-powered runway and taxiway replica lights for pilots to use at home or in the hangar.
The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School updated
The seventh edition of “The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School” covers all the required knowledge tested on the private and commercial FAA knowledge exams and the oral portion of the practical exam (check ride).