Sporty’s now offers two kits to counter the shortcomings encountered when shooting video with a GoPro from an airplane: Propeller distortion, the inability to connect to an aviation headset, and mounting systems that don’t work in flight. The GoPro Interior Kit includes a lens filter that virtually eliminates prop distortion and a custom aviation audio […]
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Desser tundra tire TSO’d
The Aero Classic 8.50-6 4-ply tire was introduced for the LSA and experimental backcountry market in 2014. New for 2015, the tire is now TSO’d for certificated aircraft. Weighing just 10 pounds, this 8.50-6 has a full load rating of 1,600 pounds and high speed rating of 120 mph. The tire is a tube type […]
Snap-On Industrial debuts mobile drive tool set
New from Snap-On Industrial is the Mobile 3/4” Drive Tool Set. The set (part number 434HDC) includes a mix of 36 sockets, extensions, along with a sliding head, ratchet head, universal joint, breaker bar and ratchet adaptor crafted from an alloy steel. The nickel chrome finish helps protect against corrosion and makes it easy to […]
New kneeboards for iPads debut
ASA has introduced two new kneeboards for pilots who use the iPad mini or iPad Air. Made from leather, each kneeboard features a wide hook and loop leg strap to hold it in place during flight and a clip on the front cover for securing a notepad or other paper documents for easy access in flight, […]
Boldmethod Launches VFR Charts And Publications Online Course
Boldmethod has launched a new online course to help pilots easily understand aviation charts and publications. The VFR Charts and Publications course covers everything a private pilot needs to know about aviation charts and publications, including sectional charts, terminal area charts, world world aeronautical charts, the Airport/Facility Directory, and NOTAMs. Interactive graphics illustrate map and […]
iFly 740 debuts
Adventure Pilot has introduced iFly 740 GPS, a portable navigation solution for pilots.The 7-inch, 1300 nit Extreme Sunlight-Readable Touchscreen GPS is being offered at an introductory price of $899. The new model replaces its predecessor, the iFly 720, with a re-engineered touchscreen and twice the brightness. The iFly 740 offers ADS-B NextGen benefits via a Wi-Fi or Serial […]
ASA offers flight maneuvers videos as individual downloads
Now available for individual downloads are video segments from the Virtual Test Prep Flight Maneuvers DVD and Blu-ray disc set. Each segment covers maneuvers from the FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) for Private, Sport, Commercial, and CFI certification. Each lesson defines the task, operation or maneuver with an objective and is demonstrated, with step-by-step analysis. […]
Garmin G3X Touch now supports Connext wireless cockpit connectivity
Garmin’s Connext wireless cockpit is now supported by the G3X Touch. Customers who have incorporated G3X Touch into their experimental amateur-built or light sport aircraft (LSA), can now take advantage of wireless connectivity between select compatible Garmin avionics and Garmin Pilot on an iPad/iPhone and some Android mobile devices through the latest software update. Depending on […]
Lightspeed adds expanded Bluetooth capability to Sierra headset
Lightspeed Aviation has added Bluetooth audio capability to its entry level Sierra headset, making the entire Lightspeed line of aviation headsets compatible with Bluetooth cell phone, music, and audio alerts from aviation apps installed on Bluetooth-capable devices. “Sierra already enabled pilots to use a cell phone via Bluetooth. By adding the music functionality, we are responding […]