Garmin’s Smart Glide technology, a safety tool that helps pilots in loss of engine power emergencies by automating tasks to reduce pilot workload, is now available as a free software update for the G3X Touch and G5 electronic flight instrument in certified aircraft equipped with a GTN Xi series navigator. Experimental aircraft with G3X Touch and a G3X autopilot can also enable Smart Glide technology.
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New online maintenance courses introduced
Curriculum of Part 147 schools training students to become aviation maintenance technicians.
Garmin Pilot update adds expanded NOTAM display options, enhanced airport page, and more
Expanded NOTAM display options, as well as an updated Airport page are just some of the new features in the latest version of the Garmin Pilot App.
New edition of The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot released
The latest edition of the textbook, written by Bob Gardner, includes a new chapter on energy management and information on obtaining a multi-engine rating and checking out in a new twin,
PK Floats introduced for Super Legend Cubs
New amphibious and straight floats are now available for American Legend Aircraft Co.’s Super Legend. The new floats, manufactured by PK Floats, can be fitted to high performance Titan-powered Legend Cubs, according to company officials.
Fly your plane to the Galapagos Islands
Air Journey is planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands for general aviation aircraft owners. You fly your plane, Air Journey takes care of everything else.
Teen publishes math reference book using well-known aviation concept
Katarina Costa, 17, has just released “Math QRH,” which uses an aviation concept — Quick Reference Handbook, well-known to jet pilots — to help people do better with mathematics and STEM subjects.
3-in-1 Flashlight debuts
Now available is one device that includes a flashlight, cliplight, and headlamp.
Three-day instrument ground school debuts at KHND
The new instrument rating ground school covers pilot qualifications, recency and currency, human factors, instrument systems, instrument flying, navigation systems, departure, arrival, and holding procedures, approaches, IFR flight planning, clearances, communications, and more.
FlightOutfitters introduces Bush Pilot Flight Bag
The new flight bag features pockets for everything from an iPad to your logbook and headset.
Dynon Bonanza 36 autopilot approval renews shipping of SkyView HDX displays
FAA approval for the Dynon Avionics autopilot for the Bonanza 36, A36, and B36 has finally been granted, more than after it was expected. The new approval also includes changes to the mounting hardware for the SkyView HDX displays.
Latest version of SkyView software released for experimentals and LSA
The latest version allows wireless chart transfer to pilots who use Seattle Avionics’ FlyQ EFB, as well as improved twin-engine monitoring.