General Aviation Modifications, Inc. (GAMI) and Tornado Alley Turbo (TAT) revealed they have received FAA STC approval for the installation of the new, composite, 3-blade, McCauley “Carbon Black Mac” propeller on several models of Beechcraft Bonanzas, including S35, V35, V35A, V35B, F33A, C33A, E33A, G33, 36, A36, G36, A36TC and B36TC equipped with both normally aspirated and turbonormalized […]
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NexNav Micro-i GPS now available for experimental aircraft
OSHKOSH — Aspen Avionics is expanding beyond the manufacturer sales channel to deliver its NexNav Micro-i GPS receiver/sensor through Aspen’s authorized dealer network. The aftermarket sales channel will offer experimental aircraft owners a compliant GPS position source for ADS-B Out, company officials noted at this year’s AirVenture. The Micro-i is part of the GPS product line […]
Charger wiring harnesses debut
On opening day of AirVenture, VDC Electronics introduced two new products designed to simplify wiring experimental and certified aircraft for full-time maintenance charging with the new CEC1-AA BatteryMINDers. The Model RTA-2415EXP is provided for experimental, amateur-built aircraft. It features 16-gauge wire, polarized SAE connector, a 15A inline fuse, and ring terminals to allow connection to the […]
Dynon Avionics introduces SkyView HDX
On opening day of AirVenture, Dynon Avionics unveiled SkyView HDX, the company’s new flagship SkyView system. “SkyView HDX features improved displays, beautiful design, unrivaled control ergonomics, and an upgraded touch interface,” company officials said in a prepared release. SkyView HDX displays are compatible with all existing SkyView components and feature identical mounting profiles and electrical connections. […]
Next generation BatteryMINDer introduced
On opening day of AirVenture, VDC Electronics introduced a next generation of its BatteryMINDer brand of maintenance chargers and battery desulfators.These new aviation-specific models are calibrated for the unique properties of aircraft batteries and feature ambient temperature sensing to regulate the charger’s output with temperature changes from 0° to 130° F, so expensive batteries are never over […]
Garmin introduces G5 electronic flight instrument for certificated aircraft
Garmin has received FAA approval of the G5 electronic flight instrument in type-certificated fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. The new STC approved model list (AML) includes 562 aircraft models. The compact G5 serves as a standalone primary source for aircraft attitude or turn coordination information while also displaying secondary information, such as airspeed, altitude and more. “The FAA’s Safer Skies […]
New Aircraft Spruce catalog released
Aircraft Spruce will begin distributing printed copies and CD versions of its new 2016-2017 catalog at this week’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. According to company officials, there are hundreds of new products in the catalog. Aircraft Spruce currently offers more than 100,000 different items relating to aviation. The 2016-2017 catalog cover is a Britt Dietz original photo […]
2017 FAR/AIM Series now shipping
ASA reports that it is now shipping the 2017 FAR/AIM Series. The FAR-FC and FAR-AMT books are available and shipping now. The FAR/AIM (which includes new 14 CFR Parts 48 and 107 relevant to both manned aircraft and remote pilot operations) will begin shipping Aug. 10. Printed on premium paper, the ASA FAR/AIM Series books […]
Garmin and Jeppesen partner to expand Garmin Pilot app capabilities
Garmin and Jeppesen have partnered to integrate Jeppesen terminal charts with the iOS-based Garmin Pilot app. “Teaming with our long-standing partner Garmin to provide Jeppesen terminal charts for the Garmin Pilot app marks a new era for the availability of Jeppesen charts. The comprehensive Garmin Pilot combined with Jeppesen charts establishes a world class app for the […]