Genesys Aerosystems is offering customers who buy a new S-TEC 2100 Digital Flight Control System between now and June 30, 2017, a free Lynx NGT-9000 touchscreen 1090ES/ADS-B transponder. “We felt that with the FAA’s ADS-B mandate on the horizon, this would be an unbeatable incentive for operators to get the best possible autopilot and ADS-B solutions […]
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Stratus Power debuts
Stratus Power, a new TSO-certified dual USB Standard-A charging port from Appareo, will keep your tablets and smartphones powered up while in use in the cockpit. It debuts at a list price of $349. https://youtu.be/VZ48DRey4NE?t=9s “Our goal with Stratus Power was to provide the best-value charging port with the minimal amount of installation time,” said […]
Avidyne certifies synthetic vision for FMS line
Avidyne Corporation has received FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval and an Approved Model List- Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC) for its new IFD550 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM with Attitude Reference System (ARS). The certification also includes FAA approval of Release 10.2 (R10.2) software, which includes new features, including Synthetic Vision and two-way wireless connectivity with Avidyne’s new IFD100 iPad App. […]
Glass Cabin introduced
ALPHARETTA, Georgia — FDS Avionics Corp. has introduced the Glass Cabin. Using a smart phone or tablet, passengers can explore the surrounding terrain by pointing their device in any direction. “Glass Cabin is an incredible way to view the moving map,” says Dave Dodson, marketing director. “Passengers can point forward to emulate the cockpit view or point […]
VFR Flight Handbook updated
The Third Edition of the “VFR Flight Handbook” has been released. Author Anthony A. Repeta has gathered, condensed and organized material from FAA publications and other sources to create the handbook, with notes on aircraft operation and the rules, regulations, procedures (normal and emergency) for flying VFR in all classes of airspace. Regulatory information has been […]
STC awarded for anti-skid braking system on T-6
TULSA, Oklahoma — Advent Aircraft Systems has received an STC for its proprietary eABS anti-skid braking system for the Beechcraft Model 3000, which has the US military designation T-6 Texan II. STCs for other models are in the works, according to company officials. The STC approval follows a rigorous 20-month installation, testing and evaluation program […]
LogTen Pro X Cadet launches
PORTLAND, Ore. — Coradine has updated its professional pilot logbook software for pilots of all levels on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. LogTen Pro X Cadet now features Night Mode, enabling pilots to manually or automatically switch to a color scheme chosen to protect night vision when they need it most. “In late 2016 we surveyed pilots and […]
Life-saving oxygen from Pocket Smoke Hood
Resisting temperatures of up to 450°C (932°) and filtering out toxic air and heavy smoke for up to 20 minutes is why the Pocket Smoke Hood was created. “Have you ever felt smoke filling your lungs as you try to stabilize flight that requires an emergency landing?” asks Jim Chandler, owner of CoolTraveStuff. “Now you […]
Uflytv launches aviation video channel
Uflytv has launched a new digital HD video service that features a wide range of aviation topics. “Think of it as ‘The Aviation Channel’,” said Tom Poberezny, corporate consultant. “It provides access to vibrant programs that meet the highest network television standards.” Uflytv, which can be viewed online, offers six and 12 month subscriptions. Members can stream […]