Ron Pagano, a flight-test engineer for 34 years with the Hamilton Standard Division of the United Aircraft Corporation (now United Technologies Corporation) shares his lifelong love of aviation in his debut book, The Adventures of an Airplane Nut. While many books on aviation tell the stories of flight heroes and aces, Ron tells his story […]
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uAvionix reveals SkyBeacon, a zero-install ADS-B Out solution
uAvionix Corporation has introduced SkyBeacon, which the company claims is the world’s first zero-install ADS-B Out solution meeting the FAA’s 2020 ADS-B mandate. SkyBeacon combines the LED navigation light technology with an ultra-compact Universal Access Transceiver ADS-B Out solution. With this solution, installation of ADS-B is as simple as changing a lightbulb, according to company […]
Next-generation autopilot introduced
Genesys Aerosystems has introduced its new S-TEC 3100 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS), developed for FAA Part 23 single- and twin-engine aircraft. “We’ve worked diligently with piston aircraft owners to identify what were the most important feature sets for our next autopilot, and undoubtedly it was envelope protection and one-button straight and level recovery,” said […]
Garmin Pilot adds synthetic vision to Android mobile devices
Garmin has introduced several enhancements and an expanded feature set for the Garmin Pilot application on Apple and Android mobile devices. New for Android, Garmin Pilot customers can now access synthetic vision (SVX), as well as pilot-configurable checklists within the app, according to company officials. Garmin officials report that customers using Garmin Pilot on an Apple mobile […]
New edition of Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook released
ASA has released the fourth edition of Visualized Flight Maneuvers For High Wing Aircraft. The updated version complies with the Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS-6). Company officials note that the handbook covers all the flight maneuvers required for Private, Sport, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certification. Each maneuver is depicted in detail according to type […]
Tempest debuts ‘non-sticking’ oil filter
Tempest Plus Marketing Group (TPMG) has introduced SPIN EZ, the industry’s first truly “non-sticking” oil filter, according to company officials. According to Tempest officials, spin-on oil filters have historically been difficult to remove from the engine. But SPIN EZ’s proprietary adhered solid seal lubricant stays where it’s supposed to, company officials explain. Tempest SPIN EZ […]
Hartzell teams with Raisbeck Engineering
Hartzell Propeller and Raisbeck Engineering are collaborating on new structural composite swept blade props for the Beechcraft King Air 350 turboprop, according to company officials. The King Air 350 is modified by Raisbeck Engineering with Hartzell’s newest structural composite 106-inch diameter lightweight five-blade propellers. Hartzell designs and manufactures the King Air propellers and Raisbeck performs […]
Garmin D2 Charlie aviator watch introduced
Garmin has introduced the D2 Charlie aviator watch, a timepiece that boasts global navigation information, moving maps and a host of connectivity options. Designed with pilots, aviation enthusiasts and aspiring pilots in mind, the D2 Charlie aviator watch features real-time worldwide weather radar, as well as airport information that includes frequencies, runway information, weather data […]
Non-TSO’d glass panel approved for XCub
CubCrafters has received FAA approval of a non-TSO’d, fully-integrated EFIS avionics suite as primary instrumentation for the company’s Part 23 Certified XCub. According to company officials, CubCrafters received the approval by amendment to the XCub Type Certificate. The amendment allows installation of the Garmin G3X Touch system, as well as Garmin’s digital autopilot. “The introduction of the […]