Published annually by the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA), the 2017-2018 edition of the Pilot’s Guide to Avionics will be unveiled at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh at AEA’s booth in Hangar B. This 15th annual edition of the Pilot’s Guide to Avionics covers the FAA’s mandate for aircraft flying in controlled airspace to equip with ADS-B Out avionics by […]
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RunwayMap app launches
Just released is RunwayMap, a new app for general aviation pilots. Swiss IT entrepreneur and private pilot Daniel Saxer developed the app to provide GA pilots with a community for sharing flight-related content. It first launched in Europe in March 2017. “With RunwayMap pilots can share their passion for flying and help other pilots through photos, […]
Flight Outfitters introduces flashlight and pilot survival knife
Flight Outfitters has introduced its Pilot Flashlight and Pilot Survival Knife. The Pilot Flashlight is designed for one-handed use with two accessible push buttons – one for white LED light and one for red LED light. For those inevitable times when a pilot holds their flashlight with their mouth for “hands-free” use, the Pilot Flashlight also has […]
Hartzell aluminum prop approved as replacement for Cardinal RGs
Hartzell Propeller has received an STC for its two-blade aluminum scimitar propeller to replace the factory standard prop for Cessna 177RG Cardinal and Reims F177RG aircraft powered by IO-360-A1B6(D) 200-hp engines. Offered through Hartzell’s Top Prop performance conversion program, introductory pricing is $10,500 for the new 78-inch diameter Scimitar propeller, composite spinner and STC documentation. […]
PlaneLogiX releases free builder logbook
CARRBORO, NC — PlaneLogiX has released a new Builder Logbook module available to aircraft builders for free. Builders can use the free service to keep track of their airplane as it is built. Add photos, videos, and more to catalog the homebuilder journey, company officials note. PlaneLogiX officials said they designed the Builder Logbook to be […]
Sporty’s debuts dual USB charger
Modern cockpits are filled with portable avionics, and keeping these devices charged is essential for safe operations. That’s why Sporty’s is the Flight Gear Dual USB Charger. Two USB ports provide up to 4.8 amps (2.4 amps each), giving plenty of power to an iPad and a Stratus at the same time — no more searching for […]
Fly the Glass Cockpit Like a Pro published
Gold Seal CFII Bob Littlefield has released his latest book, “Fly the Glass Cockpit Like a Pro.” The book examines how advancing technology is changing aviation, and gives pilots the tools and knowledge they need to fly safely in this new environment, according to Littlefield. The book explains these changes in plain English, from the pilot’s perspective, and […]
NavMonster relaunches
CEDAR PARK, Texas — NavMonster, a free web-based application offering flight planning, weather, and airport airspace resources, has relaunched its website, along with a new, free app in the Apple store. “As one of the early online general aviation weather and flight planning services, the NavMonster team is excited to restore this free service that lets pilots […]
New book for Aviation Maintenance Technicians
New from ASA is Practical Electricity for Aviation Maintenance Technicians. The new book is based on the original text by Dale Crane, and edited by Dennis W. Wilt. Illustrated throughout, each chapter concludes with review questions for classroom and self-study use. ASA officials note that it is an ideal textbook for high school STEM and Magnet programs, […]