ASA has developed a complete line of study products for the new Remote Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam. Beginning Aug. 29, 2016, those who fly a drone for non-hobby operations will be required to successfully complete the FAA Knowledge Exam in order to earn a Remote Pilot Certificate with a Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating. […]
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King Schools releases ACS version of private pilot test course
King Schools’ Private Pilot Practical Test (Oral & Flight) video course has been reshot in HD video to provide a view into a model Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) checkride. The new version of the course, which covers every task as outlined by the ACS, includes more than five hours of video. The course features a simulated ACS […]
PS Engineering debuts PMA450A
At AirVenture 2016, PS Engineering introduced the new PMA450A audio panel. When the original PMA450 was introduced at Airventure 2014, PS Engineering brought IntelliAudio, True Dimensional Sound, to the general aviation community. The PMA450A raises the bar for audio control capabilities with a larger enhanced display and an easy to read white text on black Organic Light […]
List of third party apps compatible with Avidyne grows
OSHKOSH — Avidyne Corporation reported at this year’s AirVenture that there is a growing list of compatible third-party applications that can communicate wirelessly with Avidyne’s full line of IFD Series FMS/GPS systems. The current list of apps includes ForeFlight Mobile, FlightPlanGO, Seattle Avionics FlyQ, AvPlan EFB, Jeppesen Mobile Flight Deck, Cloud Ahoy, and AeroGlass. “Avidyne’s IFD Series offers […]
GlobalParts.aero named Hot-Stop dealer
GlobalParts.aero has been designated the first domestic stocking dealer for the HOT-STOP ’L’ Fire Containment Kits by Baker Aviation and Industrial Energy Products (IEP). “We pioneered the lithium-ion battery runaway solution in 2010 with HOT-STOP ‘L’, and we have continued to be the leader with our lightweight, burn certified bags that are now offered with advanced zipper technology to eliminate all smoke emissions,” […]
BendixKing launches Radar Renaissance Upgrade Program
BendixKing is now offering its Radar Renaissance Upgrade Program for RDR 2000 owners.As part of the program, RDR 2000 units are inspected, disassembled and upgraded to the new RDR 2060 specification, which provides 50% more transmit power, pilot workload reduction features and a one-year product warranty. Introductory pricing for the program is $5,995. “We are […]
Electroair’s ignition switch panel now approved
Electroair has received an STC and FAA-PMA for the EA-13000 Ignition Switch Panel. The switch panel comes in two orientations, horizontal and vertical. The EA-13000 ignition switch is approved to replace the outdated and venerable rotary key-switch, company officials explained. Electroair’s Mike Kobylik notes that by making this change, a couple of few things are accomplished: The AD […]
Electroair adds Lycoming 540-series approval
Electroair has received approval for the 6-cylinder Mag Timing Housing (MTH) to be used on Lycoming 540 O and IO applications. The MTH replaces the impulse coupled magneto on the 540 engines and makes installation easier than using the previously approved Crank Sensor Trigger Wheel (CSTW), company officials noted. For the CSTW installation on a […]
HangarBot debuts
OSHKOSH — Lynk Remote Technologies unveiled the HangarBot solution at AirVenture, which provides users the ability to control, automate, and secure general aviation hangars from anywhere in the world with network connectivity, anytime. The solution consists of two main components, a HangarBot hub and a HangarBot mobile app. The HangarBot hub is a wall-mounted module that offers […]