The FAA projects that between 2016 and 2020 sales of small, hobbyist unmanned aircraft systems and sales of UAS for commercial purposes are expected to grow from 2.5 million to 7 million. Four Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University professors have written a guide to help enthusiasts better understand the booming field. The Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) […]
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MGL Avionics launches Vega line of instruments
MGL Avionics has introduced the Vega Series of 2-1/4″ singles for experimental and Light-Sport Aircraft. The Vega range consists of 12 color display aviation instruments, including AHRS units, Altimeters with VSIs, Airspeed Indicators, Temperature Monitors, Fuel Computers, RPM Indicators and Manifold Pressure Indicators. Each instrument has multiple display and customization options, according to company officials. Using […]
Affordable USB charging ports for experimentals introduced
Belite is now shipping its new USB charging ports for experimental aircraft. The ports are designed to support charging requirements up to 2.4 amps and also feature soft backlighting, easy installation, and are also compatible with Battery Charging (1.2) standards, according to Belite officials. “These USB charging ports are easy to install and look great too,” […]
Sporty’s updates Learn to Fly Course
Sporty’s has released the 2018 version of its Learn to Fly Course. A major change is that the customer doesn’t have to select which format to use, according to Sporty’s officials. The Learn to Fly Course now includes all three formats for the same price: Online, for Apple TV, and for iPads/iPhones. Since video and […]
Companies team to match prospective aircraft owners
Pentastar Aviation and Partners in Aviation (PIA) have teamed up to match prospective aircraft owners together. Through the program, managed by Pentastar Aviation regionally, PIA will match two prospective owners with low to medium usage requirements, based in a common geographical area, for joint ownership, and cost sharing of a new or late-model aircraft. The […]
Airport Courtesy Cars upgraded
Airport Courtesy Cars is in the process of being upgraded, with the service — which lists more than 1,800 courtesy cars nationwide for pilots — becoming fully web-based. According to developer Glenn Brasch, several users over the past couple of years have asked for upgrades and improvements, with the biggest complaint being that the site […]
A tough decision
There are so many headsets out there for pilots that’s it’s hard to pick the one that’s best for you. The right headset can make a difference as to enjoying a flight or suffering through communications problems, complete with headache. Since no single headset is the best for every pilot, Sporty’s developed a Headset Buyer’s […]
Jeppesen teams with Universal Avionics on integrated data display
Jeppesen has reached an agreement to provide its Airport Mapping Database to Universal Avionics‘ new InSight Display System, providing the general aviation market with airport diagrams and other information to enhance operational efficiency. Jeppesen will provide Airport Mapping Database information, digital charts, NavData navigation information and cultural data services for the InSight Display System. Jeppesen […]
New prop approved for Cessna 208 Blackhawk
MT-Propeller has received an STC for the installation of the next generation 5-blade Quiet Fan Jet scimitar composite propeller or a 4-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Cessna 208, 208B Blackhawk XP42. These installations are already certified by EASA. According to MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht, the 5-blade QFJ MTV-27 Propeller on the C208 Blackhawk feature […]