Seattle Avionics Software has released version 2.0 of its FlyQ EFB for the iPad. Version 2.0 puts the emphasis on maps and plates rather than tab bars, button bars, and other non-essential elements, according to company officials. “The software industry tends to devolve into a battle to add features, even when they clutter and complicate apps,” said […]
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New time, weather app from Butler Watch Co.
Butler Watch Co. has released a mobile application called Time Flies. The time and weather application for aviation and travel uses the Buter Watch Co. Professional Series GMT watch as its display. The main display shows three time zones at once — device time, GMT or UTC, and a user selected time zone based on a world airport location. See […]
Airport Management textbook published
A new title from ASA is “Airport Management,” a textbook designed to provide insight into all aspects of airports, written by Dr. Daniel Prather, who has more than a decade of experience as an airport administrator. With color illustrations throughout, each chapter contains objectives, key terms, features, questions for review and discussion, and suggested resources for further […]
T for transmit. Or is it?
You’re flying along, ATC calls you with a request, you press your push-to-talk (PTT) button, the “T” on your comm radio lights up and you speak. ATC doesn’t hear you. But the “T” is lit? What gives? Your radio box is just one part of your communications transmitter system. The switches, microphones, cables, connectors and […]
Sporty’s creates Flight Gear Bag especially for CFIs
New from Sporty’s is a flight gear bag designed just for CFIs. “Big bags are great for longer cross-country flights, but short training hops don’t require every chart east of the Mississipi,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “This bag is great for instructors and frequent flyers as well.” The CFI Flight Gear Bag has […]
Aerobatics app launches
New from Patrick Paris, the 1998 Aerobatic World Champion, the Academy of Aerobatics (AOA) app for iOS and Android devices. The app features almost 200 videos ranging from basic aircraft control, to basic aerobatics, up to unlimited maneuvers, including freestyle figures. The fundamentals of basic flying are also covered, including emergency procedures, different stalls/spins and unusual attitudes.
Cirrus introduces Perspective Touch by Garmin for Vision SF50
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced new avionics designed specifically for the new Vision SF50 Personal Jet: Cirrus Perspective Touch by Garmin. Created in collaboration with Garmin International, this new touchscreen-based flight deck was custom built for the Vision Jet cockpit, according to company officials. The avionics suite includes dual oversized widescreen flight displays with multi-pane capabilities and […]
Raisbeck begins flight testing of new props for King Airs
SEATTLE — Raisbeck Engineering has begun FAA certification flight-testing on the first of two new Swept Blade Propeller designs for the King Air 350. The Hartzell propellers incorporate the latest swept blade technology that is also available for King Air 90 and 200 models, according to company officials. The Raisbeck/Hartzell 4-bladed Aluminum Swept Blade Propellers […]
Latest edition of Virtual Test Prep Series images available
The third edition of ASA’s Virtual Test Prep Video Ground School Series Images is now available. The 4 CD-ROM set includes more than 4,000 PowerPoint slides and animated graphics from ASA’s Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and Flight Maneuvers Virtual Test Prep courses. The slides are categorized and labeled to make them easy to identify, according to ASA […]