Garmin has introduced the inReach Mini, a smaller and more compact satellite communicator with available two-way messaging and a 24/7 SOS function when combined with an inReach subscription to access the Iridium satellite network. Measuring just under 4″ tall by 2″ wide, and weighing 3.5 ounces, the inReach Mini can easily be carried in a […]
Products
Flight Outfitters releases new shirts and hats for summer flying adventures
Flight Outfitters’ has released a line of T-shirts and hats to outfit pilots for their summer flying adventures. The Sunset T-shirt was recently redesigned and is available in heather navy with a float plane landing at sunset; the Mountain Range T-shirt comes in heather royal blue and features a mountain range and a floatplane, while […]
BendixKing introduces flight display for experimental aircraft
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 […]
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 […]