ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – BendixKing has introduced xVue Touch, a primary flight display for experimental aircraft. Available now for $5,499, the new cockpit technology provides builders and pilots with a touchscreen flight display at an affordable price, according to company officials. This is the first product BendixKing has launched for experimental aircraft. BendixKing’s xVue Touch replaces […]
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STC approved for new prop on Cessna 400
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the installation of the 4-blade MTV-14-D/195-30b propeller on the Cessna 400 with the Teledyne Continental TSIO-550-C engines. This installation is also STC’d by EASA, company officials note. According to MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht, the new prop features the following advantages: Shorter takeoff distance by approximately -3% (SL, […]
Phoenix by Blackhawk introduced
WACO, Texas – Blackhawk has launched it latest aircraft modernization program: Phoenix by Blackhawk. The program encompasses a complete nose-to-tail customization of legacy aircraft, including new or low-time Blackhawk XP Engine+ Upgrades, new or low-time propellers, fresh paint, new interiors, glass cockpit avionics, and fresh inspections. To qualify for the program, the aircraft must be […]
Latest edition of Beyond Flight Training released
In print for more than 30 years, the fourth edition of Beyond Flight Training — previously published as 101 Things To Do With Your Private License — is packed with new ways for pilots to sharpen their skills and make every flying hour rewarding. In the book, veteran pilot and instructor LeRoy Cook reveals the wonders […]
Online Cessna Flight Training System now available to all flight schools
The latest online edition of the King Schools Cessna Flight Training System is now available to all flight schools. The online curriculum integrates flight and ground studies and ensures that pilots and their instructors know what they have completed, how they are doing, and what’s next, according to company officials. Each course includes video previews […]
Private-Airplane Passenger Safety: What You Need to Know
Traveling by general aviation airplanes can be a wonderful and enjoyable experience that provides a convenient means of personal transportation. But before jumping into a private plane, it’s important to understand whether the intended flight will be safe before takeoff. Many private-airplane passengers have no idea whether their pilot is about to conduct a safe […]
BendixKing PFD AeroVue Touch now available for preorder
AeroVue Touch, the latest primary flight display from BendixKing, is now available for preorder with Supplemental Type Certification documents expected to be submitted to the FAA in July 2018. AeroVue Touch is a low-cost display available on 353 aircraft types that offers touchscreen capabilities with the highest screen resolution available in the general aviation segment […]
AmSafe introduces SOARS
AmSafe introduced its new State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) kit at SUN ‘n FUN. SOARS was designed for non-FAR 23.562 and experimental aircraft. AMSAFE airbag seatbelts are available on a host of aircraft as original equipment or via STC for many models. But each of those products are customized for the specific aircraft. […]
Stratus ADS-B transponders now have a 5-year warranty
Appareo unveiled a new five-year warranty on the company’s Stratus ADS-B Out transponders during the 2018 SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Florida. The Appareo dealer network was first informed about the five-year warranty last month at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) annual convention. The five-year warranty is offered for all certified transponders purchased in […]