ForeFlight 9.1 adds time, fuel, route, and altitude computations for high-performance pistons, turboprops, and jets. These features are part of the new Performance Plus and Business Performance subscription plans. “With the new performance planning capabilities, pilots flying high-performance aircraft will get best-in-class flight planning; an array of route options with on-the-fly computed time, distance and […]
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uAvionix debuts portable ADS-B unit for UK market
uAvionix enters the United Kingdom (UK) general aviation market with SkyEcho, a portable ADS-B In and Out device for electronic conspicuity (EC). The SkyEcho weighs only 200 grams and is the third uAvionix approved portable ADS-B Out solution under the UK’s Electronic Conspicuity Devices program. It combines ADS-B receive and transmit, an integrated SBAS GPS based upon […]
Belite enhances Radiant Fuel Gauges
Belite has added several new features to its Radiant Fuel Gauges, including compatibility with automotive resistive fuel senders, predictive “time to empty,” and improved on-screen tank labeling. Automotive senders traditionally have reversed polarity from aircraft resistive senders. Belite’s Radiant Fuel Gauge now allows the user to select which style they are using. This allows Belite’s Gauge to be used in automotive markets, according to company officials. It also allows […]
Hartzell prop approved for Texas Turbine’s Supervan 900
Airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Hartzell Propeller‘s four-blade composite swept prop designed for single-engine Supervan 900 aircraft. “This Hartzell and Texas Turbine collaboration partners engine upgrades for converted Cessna Caravans with Hartzell’s structural composite propellers especially engineered for the Supervan 900,” said Hartzell Propeller Executive Vice President […]
Redesigned Airstreak from Alaskan Bushwheels launches
CHUGIAK, Alaska —Airframes Alaska has introduced the latest improvement to the Alaskan Bushwheels line of backcountry flying tires: The Airstreak 2.0. The redesigned Airstreak tire features 20% thicker tread, yet weighs one pound less per tire than the original, according to company officials. “Our goal with this update was to get more life out of our […]
Airforms PA-31-310 baffles earn approval
WASILLA, Alaska – Airforms has been granted FAA approval of a Global Alternative Method Of Compliance (AMOC) for its FAA PMA approved baffle assemblies or its silicone seal kits on PA-31-310 aircraft. “This FAA approval terminates the 50-hour inspection requirement of the baffle seals in accordance with the AD, providing relief to PA-31 operators and lowering their maintenance costs,” said […]
Sporty’s introduces plaques to display UAS certificates
Now available from Sporty’s, the UAS Elite Plaque displays the UAS certificate, which is printed onto an aluminum alloy plate using a sublimation process. The resulting high gloss finish is fade- and scratch-resistant. “We know UAS pilots are as proud of their certificates as manned aircraft pilots, so this plaque is a perfect memento for […]
Bondhus adds Torx Plus Blades to screwdriver line
Bondhus has added blades with Torx Plus tips to its line of torque limiting screwdrivers. These ClickSet screwdrivers offer a solution to the problem of stripped screws and damaged carbide inserts, according to company officials. The screwdriver handles are available in 10 standard pre-set torque levels ranging from 4.4 in lbs. (0.5Nm) to 31.0 in lbs. […]
PlaneLogiX integrates with FltPlan.com
PlaneLogiX now integrates with FltPlan.com. PlaneLogiX customers can now view their airplane’s maintenance status directly from FltPlan.com. The simple GO/NO-GO flight status indicated by a red “X” or a green check mark provides the pilot with immediate knowledge of whether the airplane he or she is about to fly is overdue on any maintenance items. This […]