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Latest edition of AMT Oral & Practical Exam Guide released
The Third Edition of the Aviation Maintenance Technician Oral & Practical Exam Guide has been updated to reflect the most current FAA PTS and Guidance Documents. The original text by Dale Crane has been edited by Raymond E. Thompson of the College of Aviation, Western Michigan University, and covers the certification process, typical projects with required […]
Sporty’s enhances Learn to Fly Course
Sporty’s has once again enhanced its Learn to Fly Course with dozens of additions. All-new HD video segments were added for nearly 20 learning topics ranging from taxi tips to steep turns, from runway safety to ground reference maneuvers. A new “Ask a CFI” feature allows viewers to get in touch with the experienced CFIs at […]
ASA Reader Version 2.3 now available
Version 2.3 of the ASA Reader for iOS is now available from the App Store. This update includes support for the Slide Over and Split View features new to iOS 9. The Slide Over feature provides an overlay view on the side of the screen that lets a user pick a secondary app to view […]
App opens for invite-only preview
Airfoil, a new mobile app and community for pilots, has launched its invite-only preview — but pilots can request an invite. Pilots using Airfoil can connect to one another through the app, participate in discussions and buy and sell aviation-related goods. Supercharger Studio, a New York-based custom web and mobile design firm, is developing the app […]
Flush mount iPad Pro, Mini, and iPhone 6 on your panel
Guardian Avionics has released the new iFDR Panel Mount series. The mounts, designed for Apple’s iPhone 6, iPad Mini and iPad Pro (12.9-inch), hold the instrument flush with the panel. iFDR Panel Mounts create a clean and safe position for the iPhone or iPad in the cockpit and nearly connected to power and data as […]
WingX Pro7 now able to geo-reference DPs and STARs
Hilton Software introduced at SUN ‘n FUN its patent-pending WingX Non-Linear Warping Technology. This new technology enables its flagship product WingX Pro7 to geo-reference Departure Procedures (DPs) and Standard Terminal Arrival Procedures (STARs).Airport Diagrams and Instrument Approach Procedures are geo-referenced due to their linear nature, which means they are drawn to scale. However, due to the distances […]
Belite introduces Radiant instruments, fuel probe
Belite has introduced its new Radiant instrument line for experimental, Light-Sport Aircraft and ultralight aircraft. The new instrument line combines many functions into mall, lightweight units, according to company officials. The new instruments utilize sunlight readable high contrast color LCD screens which are also friendly with sunglasses. Belite also introduces its new Capacitance Fuel Probe. The new […]
Garmin introduces G5 electronic flight instrument for experimental aircraft
Garmin has introduced the G5 electronic flight instrument for experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light-sport aircraft (LSA). The G5 serves as either a back-up instrument to G3X or other EFIS systems or as a standalone primary flight instrument, with optional autopilot mode annunciation. Boasting a 3.5-inch sunlight readable liquid crystal display (LCD) with built-in GPS, G5 displays attitude, […]