Electroair’s six-cylinder electronic ignition system can now be installed on Continental’s 360 and 550 series normally aspirated engines, as well as Continental’s turbo-charged six-cylinder engines. The recent approvals also included an expansion to the Approved Model List for the Electroair Electronic Ignition System.
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G1000 upgrade now available for King Air
Garmin reports new capabilities for the G1000 on the King Air C90 are available through the latest software upgrade. The latest update offers new features including NextGen components such as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) compliance and user-defined holding patterns. New NextGen features include: Barometric Vertical Navigation (Baro-VNAV) approach capability; ADS-B Out Compliance; and Area Navigation (RNAV) capability that includes […]
FlyQ EFB adds ADS-B receivers, Personal Waypoints and more in v1.5
Seattle Avionics has updated FlyQ EFB to version 1.5. It adds support for three new – 15 in total – ADS-B receivers: Stratus, FreeFlight, and NavWorx; reset your AHRS; adds Personal Waypoints; flight-planning improvements; and more. Version 1.5 is available now on Apple’s App Store. “FlyQ EFB has consistently been the #1 rated major aviation app […]
Just published: ‘Aircraft Propulsion’
New from University Aviation Press is “Aircraft Propulsion: Pistons, Turbines, Propellers & Thrust,” which introduces all aspects of aircraft propulsion from the principles of power and thrust to the technical details of various types of engines. David Robson’s book takes an in-depth look at the function, operation and performance of four-stroke piston engines, radial engines, […]
Garmin introduces GTN eLearning Essential Course
Garmin has introduced its online GTN Essential eLearning course. The self-paced course provides pilots with an overview of the GTN 650/750, whether they have an introductory, intermediate or advanced level of understanding and experience with the GTN touchscreen series. The course guides pilots through a variety of scenarios that helps build proficiency and confidence with […]
VFR Flight Handbook updated
The University Aviation Press title, VFR Flight Handbook — previously titled Notes on Flying VFR — has been revised to include additional and updated information, including new aircraft drawings, a reference to computer planning and flight support, several updates to federal aviation regulations, accident statistics, and two new appendices containing a weather element conversion table and […]
Snap-On introduces line of tire gauges and inflators
Proper tire inflation is key for safe takeoffs and landings, as well as steady brake predictability and effectiveness. To ensure proper tire inflation, Snap-on Industrial now offers a complete line of aircraft tire gauges and inflators specifically designed for aviation mechanics and technicians. The new line features digital and analog tire gauges, inflators and strut […]
PY Aviation debuts SlopeVIEW and OISVIEW
PY Aviation has introduced SlopeVIEW and OISVIEW, enabling “quick and accurate evaluations of FAR Part 77 imaginary airport surfaces and those nasty 20:1 penetrations which are causing night operations to be NOTAMed out of service,” according to company officials. “Many customers have already benefited from deploying SlopeVIEW and OISVIEW,” company officials noted in a press release. […]
Aspen ADS-B transceiver certified
Aspen Avionics has received FAA approval for its ATX100G transceiver.Aspen’s single-band ATX100G is compatible with Aspen Evolution primary flight displays (PFDs) and multi-function displays (MFDs). Aspen’s ADS-B products use either a single, bottom-mounted antenna or a diversity antenna system with top and bottom mounted antennas for optimum traffic detection, according to company officials. The new transceiver receives and […]