Stratus ESG, a 1090 Extended Squitter (ES) all-in-one ADS-B Out solution with certified WAAS GPS, was recently introduced by Appareo. Priced at $3,490, which includes the transponder, GPS antenna and install kit, the Stratus ESG is a panel-mounted 1090ES transponder with a built-in WAAS GPS. It will provide pilots with a solution to comply with the 2020 […]
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SwitchBox debuts free app to control IceBox portable air conditioner
SwitchBox Control has introduced a Bluetooth controller and free app for its IceBox portable air conditioner. Designed to maximize effectiveness of the IceBox air conditioner, the Bluetooth controller and free app offer wireless operation and a new on-screen temperature display, reduced power consumption, hardware pump control, plus weather reporting. The IceBox solution for a portable […]
Aspen introduces integrated Angle of Attack (AOA) Indicator
Aspen Avionics has introduced its integrated Evolution Angle of Attack (AOA) indicator. Aspen’s patent-pending solution integrates AOA technology directly into its Evolution primary flight and multi-function displays, according to company officials. “The FAA is aggressively promoting the use of AOA-based systems to reduce general aviation accidents caused by loss of control,” said Perri Coyne, director, marketing […]
L-3’s Lynx receives FAA approval
L-3 Aviation Products‘ Lynx NGT-9000 MultiLink Surveillance System (MSS) models have received Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization from the FAA. The Lynx NGT-9000 is a touchscreen, dual-mode 1090 and 978 MHz Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) transponder that is capable of displaying ADS-B traffic and weather. “We’re thrilled to begin filling the backlog of orders we’ve […]
ASA releases FAR/AIM Android app
A new FAR/AIM app from ASA is now available on Google Play. The app, priced at $9.99, contains information from Titles 14 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations pertinent to pilots, flight instructors, and flight crew, combined with the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and Pilot/Controller Glossary. Features include free updates, text search, highlighting, bookmarking, […]
FreeFlight releases ADS-B View Version 2.0
FreeFlight Systems has released ADS-B View 2.0 — a free NextGen iPad app that provides graphical weather, traffic, and textual data to pilots. Weather and traffic information is received by the RANGR ADS-B system, transmitted to the tablet via WiFi, and overlayed on the ADS-B View map. “As with the previous version, and in keeping with the […]
Hartzell awarded TC for Bantam prop for Rotax engines
Hartzell Propeller has received a Type Certificate for the new two-blade Bantam propeller for use with the Rotax 912 and 914 four-stroke engines series, used mostly for light-sport and ultra light aircraft. The Hartzell Bantam propeller series consists of small, lightweight two- and three-blade propellers with a thin, wide chord and swept high performance airfoils. […]
Avidyne debuts remote-mount transponder with ADS-B Out
On opening day of the Aircraft Electronics Association convention, Avidyne introduced the AXP322 remote-mounted Mode S Extended Squitter Transponder with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. The AXP322 can be controlled by Avidyne’s IFD540 or IFD440 GPS/NAV/COMs, which also provide an approved GPS position input to the AXP322 for extended squitter ADS-B Out broadcasts. Avidyne previously certified […]
New seaplane book published
Mike Kincaid’s latest book, “Seaplaning,” has just been published. The book is the successor to “Seaplane Rating Basics,” which was published in December 2013. The new book is for “students, instructors, pilots, and seaplane lovers everywhere,” according to Kincaid. “It is the complete guide to earning your Single-Engine-Sea rating, and to keeping safe thereafter,” he adds. […]