DroidEFB, a GPS navigation app for pilots for Android mobile devices, has released its latest version, which now has the ability to do Points Of Interest (POI) searches from within the Flight Plan Tab. “Previously, users had to search for Points Of Interest (POI), i.e. business names and addresses, using the search icon at the top of […]
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King Schools releases Garmin GTN Essentials course
King Schools has released the Garmin GTN Essentials online course, designed to help pilots get full utility from the Garmin GTN 650 or 750. The course, priced at $179, provides instruction on the fundamental operation and the advanced features of the Garmin GTN 650 and 750, according to company officials. “Pilots have been using King […]
Belite introduces electric turn coordinator
WICHITA — Belite Enterprises has released the new Radiant Turn Coordinator, which provides a visual indication of turn rate along with a visual indication of slip/skid, utilizing a daylight readable color LCD display. Priced at $299.95, it also provides a digital indication of degrees per second in the turn. “Any pilot who has ever wanted to […]
TorchGrip now at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the TorchGrip, a universal tablet stand and handle. The TorchGrip is compatible with all iPads and most other tablets. The handle will rotate 360°, allowing multiple viewing angles in both portrait and landscape positions.
TECAT now shipping wireless torque measuring and monitoring system
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — TECAT Performance Systems is now shipping its new WISER 4000 wireless torque measuring and monitoring systems. Featuring shunt calibration, TECAT’s latest WISER system is designed to simplify instrumentation verification for users while allowing them to check calibration of the system in the field. The WISER 4000 has been enhanced with two […]
Breitling introduces Navitimer Aurora Blue
Breitling has introduced the Breitling Navitimer GMT Aurora Blue. The 1,000-piece limited edition features an aviation slide rule and a dual timezone system. To adjust the main hour hand to local time, the wearer need only pull out the crown and turn it in either direction in one-hour increments – without losing any precision in terms of the minutes […]
Aviation Mobile Apps launches GPS Coordinate Converter
DALLAS — Aviation Mobile Apps has introduced GPS Coordinate Converter, which gives pilots a faster and simpler way to convert coordinates mid-flight, among other functions. The new app measures distance and bearing, and includes a database of airports and radio navigation aids, a smart keyboard, bookmarks, and a built-in user guide, according to Aviation Mobile Apps Founder Bill DeWeese. According to […]
Sporty’s partners with Unmanned Safety Institute to provide drone training
Sporty’s Pilot Shop and the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) now offer two online courses, the UAS Ground School Course and the UAS Safety Awareness Course, that provide training for individuals involved in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The UAS Ground School Course is a training program for commercial operators and pilots of larger UAS. More than 24 […]
Sporty’s introduces new flight gear timer
Sporty’s has introduced a new Flight Gear Timer focused on simplicity. A timer is still one of the most useful tools a pilot can carry in his flight bag for timing fuel burn, cross country waypoints or instrument approaches, Sporty’s officials note. Sporty’s new Flight Gear Timer features a full 10-digit keypad, which makes it fast and […]