Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a five-blade composite propeller designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft Meridian and Piper’s new M500. Hartzell collaborated closely with Piper Aircraft on the STC for the single-engine pressurized turboprops, according to company officials. “The Hartzell Propeller five-bladed prop design increases flight performance and value of […]
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RiteAngle Integrity now in production for certified aircraft
The RiteAngle “Integrity“ is now in production for FAA Certified Part 23 aircraft. Priced at $1,699, the device corrects automatically for up to five flap positions, which is necessary for accurate and precision approaches, according to officials with EM Aviation. Display arrows indicate where to put the nose for a safe Angle of Attack, said officials, noting this is […]
ASA releases new flight manual bundles
The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual and The Instrument Flight Manual from William Kershner’s Flight Manual Series are now available in eBundle format. Each print book is packaged with a code to download its eBook counterpart. For just a few dollars more than the cost of the printed book, students can have a print copy for the office […]
Flight Outfitters iPad Kneeboard introduced
Flight Outfitters has introduced two new iPad Kneeboards, the Mini and the Air. The iPAD Mini and iPAD Air Kneeboards are loaded with pilot-friendly features that provide a sturdy mounting bracket for an iPad Mini or Air, according to company officials. The bracket rotates for both portrait and landscape orientation. The side of the kneeboard consists […]
Garmin unveils the aera 660
Garmin has unveiled the aera 660, a new aviation portable. The 5-inch capacitive touchscreen boasts a bright, sunlight readable display complete with interactive maps and a built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver that can be viewed in portrait or landscape modes. The aera 660 encompasses many of the features of the aera and GPSMAP aviation portable series, adding new […]
Jepp offer: Buy 12 months, get 13 NavData subscription
As part of Jeppesen’s new relationship with Avionics Source, pilots who purchase a one-year Jeppesen data subscription through Avionics Source will receive one additional month of NavData navigation information and digital charting services at no additional charge. “We are ecstatic to partner with general aviation’s leading brand, and we look forward to providing Jeppesen customers around […]
WINGsReality EDU releases latest edition of FAA’s Risk Management Handbook
WINGsReality EDU has released the 2016 edition of the FAA’s Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2 Change 1). This version contains error corrections, revised graphics, and updated performance standards. The Risk Management Handbook, in eBook PDF, covers some of the most important information pertinent to pilots at every level, according to company officials. The original version of the […]
Garmin Pilot for Android updated
Garmin has updated its Garmin Pilot app for Android, which includes integration with the new GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder, as well as additional trip planning enhancements and more. GTX 345 Integration Regardless of existing avionics configuration, the new GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder pairs with Garmin Pilot for Android to wirelessly display: Subscription-free Flight Information […]
Garmin Pilot for iOS enhanced
Garmin has updated its Garmin Pilot app, which integrates with the new GTX 345 all-in-one ADS-B transponder. The latest iOS version incorporates a new flight profile view, airspace altitude labels, trip planning enhancements, United Kingdom VFR charts for international pilots, support for X-Plane 10, and more, according to Garmin officials. GTX 345 Integration Regardless of existing avionics […]