Adventure Pilot has released its Version 9 software update to the iFly GPS app for Apple, Android and the company’s dedicated devices. This update delivers Seamless HD Charts, Customizable Map Layers, redesigned “NRST” function, a “Smart Search” keyboard that finds airports while you type, and the ability to hide specified SUAs. A 30-day free trial of […]
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A.E.R.O. debuts cable socket tool
A.E.R.O. has introduced its new Aircraft Cable Socket Tool, an engine control cable socket and nut kit. The two-piece socket set with an open channel design fits over engine control cables. It is designed to get to those hard-to-reach nuts that secure throttle, mixture, and other control cables. The kit includes a 1-inch driver socket assembly, […]
Sporty’s debuts new sunglasses with built-in readers
Sporty’s Pilot Shop has introduced three new aviator-style sunglasses with integrated reading lenses. “As our eyes age, we need a bit of help in reading our iPads, charts and other notes,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “These sunglasses will prevent constant changing from sunglasses to reading glasses during flight.” All three styles feature a stainless […]
Alpha Systems AOA get FAA nod
Alpha Systems AOA reports that all its angle of attack (AOA) systems, covering six models in single and dual displays for pressurized and unpressurized airplanes (24 models in all), have been accepted for installation industry-wide by the FAA. This means that customers of AOA Systems can install the AOAs in their aircraft without needing to buy an […]
CFIs can have it their way with King FIRC
The King Schools Online Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) now allows CFIs to select lessons from a set of electives. Electives are drawn from hot topics in flight training, including teaching smart tablet use in the cockpit, using flight simulation to help pilots learn, and teaching icing survival. “CFIs new to the King FIRC can customize […]
AirClassics Dispatch Bag debuts
New from ASA is the AirClassics Dispatch Bag. The main compartment will hold most headset brands, and two smaller pockets within help keep headset accessories or smaller items organized. A zippered and padded compartment on the backside of the bag stores a tablet, and a pocket on the front side contains a compartment organizer with slots […]
A.E.R.O. adds to Air Boss line
A.E.R.O. has added factory new cylinders for Lycoming engines to its Air Boss line. The PMA’d Lycoming new cylinders are manufactured by the Continental Motors factory. Features of the Air Boss Factory New CMI Cylinders for Lycoming Engines include: Nickel & Carbide Bore Coating or Through-Hardened forged Steel Plateau Bore Finish Moly-Filled Top Compression Ring Tru-Bore Valve Guide In […]
CPS stocks Avmap Engibox for Rotax engines
California Power Systems now stocks the AvMap Engibox, which keep track of your Rotax engine to let you know if there are measurements exceeding the engine limits. Avmap’s Engibox contains more than 160 hours of data that can be stored in the internal inventory. Its software contains a wizard driven engine initialization, data displayed in two views, […]
Baffle kits for Cessna 210s now available
BIG LAKE, ALASKA – Airforms’ line of FAA PMA’d replacement engine baffles now includes parts for 1976-1980 Cessna 210 aircraft. The newly approved C210 baffles expand Airforms’ engine baffle product line to nearly 60 applicable aircraft models. The baffles are eligible for installation on serial numbers 21061040 through 21064135. The baffles are designed for longer […]