OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin has introduced the GMA 245 and GMA 245R, all-digital, Bluetooth audio panels designed for experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light sport aircraft (LSA). The GMA 245 is a panel-mount audio panel, while the GMA 245R is a remote-mount audio panel, both designed to interface with the G3X Touch flight display. These Bluetooth-enabled audio panels boast […]
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Two new avionics systems for experimental, light sport market
The new SkyView SE, from Dynon Avionics, is made for VFR aircraft and pilots seeking an intuitive flight and engine instrument display. Available in two sizes – 7″ and 10″ – the SE-line retains SkyView’s radio interface and 2-axis autopilot. Dynon is positioning the SkyView SE as the successor to its legacy (and still available) D100 […]
MyGoFlight extends flight bag line, adds a bottle
MYGOFLIGHT has extended its Flight Bag PLC Series with the new “Sport” model and introduced the new MGF Bottle. The Flight Bag PLC Sport, provides a compact alternative to the company’s larger flight bag, the PLC Pro. All bags in this series stand upright to allow easy top loading and access to your gear in-flight. […]
Belite introduces capacitive fuel probe
New from Belite Electronics‘ is the Capacitive Fuel Probe. It is bendable, works with water present, as well as a variety of fuels (straight or mixed). Belite’s probe is a flexible wire assembly that will accommodate any length between 6 and 40-inches. How’s it work? “The design uses a very stable temperature compensated capacitive oscillator in conjunction with […]
NavWorx inks deal with Garmin
ROWLETT, Texas — NavWorx has entered a licensing agreement with Garmin enabling connectivity to the company’s GNS and GTN line of navigators. Under the agreement, NavWorx’ ADS600-B will interface with existing certified position sources providing the required WAAS GPS to meet the FAA’s mandate for ADS-B.For aircraft owners with Garmin GNS and GTN navigators, the installation of […]
Airforms awarded STC/PMA For C208 nose gear
BIG LAKE, ALASKA — Airforms has obtained FAA STC approval for procedures that provide repairs to worn Cessna 208 Nose Gear Torque Links and Nose Gear Shock Struts, and replacement of their attaching parts with FAA PMA’d oversize components. “As the torque link joints loosen over time the nose gear is prone to shimmy, especially when operating […]
wx24 Pilot launches Aviation Weather at a Glance app
1 Echo Charlie, an aviation technology company, has launched wx24 Pilot, its aviation weather application for Apple mobile devices. The wx24 Pilot interprets the data and then presents it in an graphical presentation. wx24 Pilot pulls together the myriad of aviation weather reports into a visual format allowing pilots to see “Aviation Weather at a Glance.” Now […]
Gardner releases 12th edition of The Complete Private Pilot
The fundamentals of aviating haven’t changed terribly much since Orville and Wilbur first went skyward. A lot has evolved, but lift, drag, weather, aerodynamics and more really haven’t. For that reason, a book that covers the timeless fundamentals while not being out-of-date is an invaluable asset on an bookshelf. Bob Gardner’s “The Complete Private Pilot” […]
Globalstar’s new Part 23 Light Aviation Aircraft Antenna certified
Globalstar has been awarded a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for its Part 23 Light Aviation Aircraft Antenna. The initial issuance was obtained on a Beechcraft Baron with an additional 700 models expected to be added to the Approved Model List (AML). General aviation pilots can now affordably make calls, send emails and text messages […]