The FAA has granted Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization for Universal Avionics AHS-525 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS). The AHS-525 is positioned as a low-cost option for replacing legacy mechanical VGs and DGs in Part 23 and Part 25 fixed wing aircraft, and Part 27 and Part 29 rotorcraft, according to company officials. The AHS-525 […]
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Breitling debuts limited series: Navitimer 1884
Breitling has introduced the Navitimer 1884 in a limited series. The watch combines the 1952 aviation slide rule with a calendar featuring a pointer-type date display and twin day/month apertures for which the brand is known. The 1884 is a nod to the founding of Breitling by Léon Breitling, a devotee of chronographs and precision instruments. This model also features […]
UAS introduces flightevolution flight planning software
UAS International Trip Support has introduced its new online flight planning and weather platform called UAS flightevolution. flightevolution will be available on the web and for the iPhone and iPad. Users will be able to compute and file complex flight plans, visualize worldwide navigation data, view real-time and forecast weather, check fuel prices, find airport information, and […]
Sporty’s offers Flight Instructor Refresher Course
Now available is Sporty’s online Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC), which was created by the instructional staff at Sporty’s Academy. The course comes in an online format universally accessible for PC, Mac, and mobile devices including iPad/iPhone and Android platforms. With no software to install, a flight instructor can log in anywhere there is an internet […]
Aircraft Insurance Guidebook released
A new book designed to help aircraft owners and operators understand the complexities of purchasing aircraft insurance has been release. “Aircraft Insurance Fundamentals: A Concise Guide For Aircraft Owners and Operators,” by Tim Bonnell Jr., is a practical reference for navigating the world of aircraft insurance, according to the publisher. Readers will learn why aircraft insurance […]
New holding pattern app includes wind computations
DALLAS — Aviation Mobile Apps has launched Holding Pattern Computer for iOS, an app that takes the wind into account and makes all the calculations that a pilot needs to fly a perfectly timed holding pattern, according to developers. While other holding pattern apps suggest an appropriate entry procedure — direct, parallel or teardrop — Holding Pattern Computer also […]
Garmin introduces D2 Bravo Titanium aviator watch
Garmin has introduced the D2 Bravo Titanium, an aviation GPS smartwatch. Utilizing premium materials like a hybrid titanium band and gunmetal bezel, sapphire lens and high-resolution color display, D2 Bravo Titanium combines GPS wearable technology with multisport activity profiles like golf and advanced fitness training. It incorporates Garmin Elevate wrist-based heart rate technology allowing customers to measure heart […]
New Luscombe brake kit earns STC
A new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a hydraulic brake system for 8-series Luscombe aircraft is now availble. The kit, marketed exclusively though Classic Aero LLC, includes new wheels, calipers, disks, bearings, master cylinders, reservoir, hardware and lines. Price is $2,700, but with the return of old brakes components, the price is discounted to $2,350. For more information contact […]
Guardian Avionics adds to iFDR Panel Mount line
Guardian Avionics has added new flush panel mount models for the Apple iPad Air/iPad Pro model (9.7 inches) and the Apple iPhone 6+ to the new iFDR Panel Mount line unveiled in April. The iFDR line already includes mounts for the Apple iPad Pro (12.9 inches), the Apple iPad Mini, and the Apple iPhone 6. With the addition […]