TUCSON, Arizona — In response to growing demand for USB power in general aviation cockpits as the use of tablets and smartphones becomes more common, Guardian Avionics has unveiled a new line of USB power solutions for both panel mounted and remote mounted applications. The new iFDR Power 250 series provides power conversion, bringing 9 […]
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Wireless sensor to measure in-flight torque data on experimentals to debut at Oshkosh
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh later this month, TECAT Performance Systems will demonstrate the first commercially available wireless sensor capable of measuring in-flight torque data on experimental aircraft with real-time results. TECAT will show the WISER 4000 wireless torque measurement system used to gather this data, and demonstrate the system’s installation and […]
URB-E to be introduced to aviation at Oshkosh
Making its aviation debut at this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, slated for July 25-31, is the URB-E, a compact foldable scooter that fits in most GA aircraft. URB-E, which stands for “urban-electric,” can cruise at up to 15 mph and has a 20 mile range on a single charge. At the end of the charge, just […]
Aircraft Weight and Balance 2016 edition released
WINGsReality EDU has released the 2016 edition of the FAA’s Aircraft Weight and Balance 2016 Edition (FAA-H-8083-1B). The Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook has been prepared in recognition of the importance of weight and balance technology in conducting safe and efficient flight. The objective of this handbook is twofold: To provide the airframe and powerplant […]
Scheme Designers offers 3-D renderings with custom designs
Customers who commission a custom paint scheme for their aircraft from Scheme Designers may now also opt to receive photo-realistic 3-dimensional artistic renderings of their aircraft with their new custom scheme. This new tool allows customers to visualize all angles of their aircraft’s custom livery, company officials note. “Scheme Designers’ 3D photo-realistic renderings are very […]
Video: Aerobatic plane added to smartphone flight sim
Astragon Entertainment has released additional content for the new flight simulation app Take Off — The Flight Simulator, available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The new Air Race DLC brings aerobatic aircraft onto players’ mobile devices, with which they will be able to perform daring aerobatic maneuvers, according to developers. The […]
Second edition of Aerodynamics for Aviators released
ASA has just released the second edition of “Aerodynamics for Aviators,” a college-level textbook that covers all of the necessary aerodynamics information relevant to pilots, for the private license through the commercial. It first takes the student through the basic physical principles and vector analysis, and then covers the four forces in flight. Sections are dedicated […]
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge released
WINGsReality EDU has released the 2016 edition of the FAA’s Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25B). The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. Except for the Code of Federal Regulations pertinent to civil aviation, most of the […]
Hartzell Propeller receives amended STC for TKS-equipped Cessna Caravan fleet
Hundreds of single-engine Cessna Caravan 208 aircraft are now eligible for conversion to three-blade aluminum props from Hartzell Propeller through an amended Supplemental Type Certificate. The propeller is available with a TKS ice protection system approved for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI). This is the identical propeller that is delivered as standard equipment on every […]