Garmin has introduced the GFC 600 and GFC 500, solid state attitude-based (AHRS-derived) autopilots for fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. The GFC 600 and GFC 500 incorporate a number of safety-enhancing technologies, including Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP), underspeed protection, overspeed protection, Level Mode, Flight Director (FD) and more, according to company officials. The GFC 600 autopilot […]
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Trig Avionics adds to radio line
Trig Avionics has introduced the latest additions to its line of radios: The TY96A and TY97A. Both are slimline 760 channel VHF radios with 25kHz spacing. They include the same pilot friendly features as the TY96 and TY97 and are designed for pilots flying outside 8.33kHz mandated airspace, according to company officials. The TY96A is a 10-watt radio, the TY97A […]
ForeFlight introduces dual-band ADS-B receiver
Flight planning app creator ForeFlight has introduced Scout, a portable, dual-band ADS-B receiver that delivers inflight weather and traffic information to the ForeFlight Mobile app. It sells for $199 (USD). “We are excited to bring Scout to market in collaboration with uAvionix,” said Tyson Weihs, ForeFlight co-founder and CEO. “We want every pilot flying with the […]
Garmin debuts all-in-one portable ADS-B and SiriusXM Aviation receiver
Garmin has introduced the GDL 52/51, a series of portable receivers capable of receiving Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) traffic and weather, as well as SiriusXM Aviation weather and audio on portables and mobile devices. The flagship GDL 52 combines all of these functions into a single device, while the GDL 51 specifically provides SiriusXM Aviation weather […]
Guardian Avionics unveils smartPlane system
Guardian Avionics had unveiled the new smartPlane system, an iPad-based multifunction display system and flight data recorder system with voice command capability for Part 23 FAA certified aircraft. The smartPlane system was designed to give owners a budget-friendly multifunction display option while collecting, storing, and displaying flight and performance data to help improve efficiency and reduce […]
Global Jeppesen charts now available on ForeFlight
Jeppesen‘s library of standard chart coverages are now available as an option with the current release of ForeFlight Mobile. Customers can purchase Jeppesen charts directly on ForeFlight.com, choosing from 13 coverages that span the globe and include departure, arrival, and terminal procedures, airport charts, and Jeppesen Airway Manuals. “We’re thrilled about our partnership with Jeppesen and […]
STC awarded for King Air B200 anti-skid braking system
Advent Aircraft Systems has been granted an FAA STC for its eABS anti-skid braking system for Beechcraft King Air B200 series aircraft. The first customer airplane, a King Air 250, which was also the certification aircraft, was completed by Pro Star Aviation of Londonderry, New Hampshire. The STC was issued on June 30, and the plane delivered […]
Latest Pilot’s Guide to Avionics to be unveiled at AirVenture
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 […]
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, […]