Asset Insight, Inc. (AI2) has released its Volume III, 2015 edition of the Aircraft Graybook – Asset Quality Evaluator, available online at an annual subscription fee of $299. The Aircraft Graybook utilizes Asset Insight’s patent-pending Asset Grading System Process to derive the Baseline Asset Insight Index (“Baseline Index”) for more than 100 fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, […]
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Aspen and L-3 join forces to offer ADS-B options
Aspen Avionics has forged an agreement with L-3 to offer an integrated system that includes the Aspen primary and multi-function displays and L-3’s Lynx NGT-9000 MultiLink Surveillance System. Packages include the EFD1000 Pro Plus (includes synthetic vision and AOA) plus the NGT-9000 for $20,795, a $1,695 savings; or the Aspen Evolution 1500 system, which includes Pro Plus primary flight display (includes synthetic vision and […]
GT Propellers introduces props for homebuilders and sport pilot
GT Propellers of Riccione, Italy, has introduced a line of propellers engineered for all types of homebuilt and sports aircraft, including STOL, racing, and aerobatic applications. The EASA-certified company, which has been in business since 1969, has produced propellers that have been used in aircraft that range from 30 to 2,000 horsepower. Its research and development program is now close […]
L-3 Lynx NGT-9000 receives AML STC
L-3 Aviation Products reported at AirVenture that its Lynx NGT-9000 MultiLink Surveillance System (MSS) models are now included in the Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML STC) for a large number of aircraft. With STC SA02444AK, the Lynx NGT-9000 joins the Lynx NGT-2000/2500 as a certified solution that enables General Aviation aircraft to comply with the […]
MT-Propeller gets FAA nod for Piper turbo-prop
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the next generation Quiet Fan Jet 5-blade scimitar composite propeller on the PA-46-310P/-350P powered by PT6A-21/-34/-35. The Installation is already certified by EASA. MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht says, according to the certification flight tests, the new 5-blade propeller installation provides performance improvement with 10% shorter takeoff distance, 10% better climb […]
Aspen AOA certified
Aspen Avionics reported at AirVenture that its integrated Evolution Angle of Attack (AOA) indicator has received FAA certification. Aspen’s patent-pending solution integrates AOA technology directly into its Evolution primary flight and multi-function displays through a software upgrade. The software is priced at $1,995. Deliveries begin immediately. Aspen’s Evolution AOA is a software-based derived angle of […]
BendixKing debuts electronic attitude indicator
BendixKing reported at AirVenture is in the final certification stages of a solid state attitude indicator that’s designed as an alternative to its legacy mechanical attitude indicators. The new KI 300 improves operational safety and reliability by replacing the pneumatic-driven attitude system found in most general aviation aircraft with modern attitude and heading reference systems-based technology. It is […]
Garmin introduces new audio panel
At last week’s AirVenture, Garmin introduced an all-digital series of Bluetooth enabled audio panels, the GMA 350c, GMA 35c and GMA 350Hc. Designed for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, the GMA 350c series incorporates Bluetooth technology for wireless access to music, phone, Garmin Pilot alerts and more. The all-digital GMA 350c Bluetooth audio panel incorporates Bluetooth technology, […]
Electro static discharge pliers debut
New from Snap-On Industrial are Electro Static Discharge-Safe Precision Pliers. Electro static discharge is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically-charged objects caused by contact, an electrical short or dielectric breakdown. The Electro Static Discharge-Safe Precision Pliers use specially-designed handles to safely dissipate static, making it the ideal tool to use on aircraft, avionics […]