Trig Avionics has upgraded its TT31 transponder, which previously required a tray change when installing ADS-B. Using software version 3.11 or higher, installers can now use the original installed tray, reducing the time and cost of a compliant ADS-B install, company officials noted. Existing TT31 owners can also benefit with a software upgrade via their Trig […]
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State tax guide for GA released
Conklin & de Decker has released its 2015 State Tax Guide for General Aviation. The guide contains the latest taxes and fees imposed on general aviation in all 50 states. It also addresses the sales and use taxes applicable to aircraft sales, ownership, leases, parts, and labor. Included in the guide are common exemptions from the state sales […]
New book explains how to wire experimental aircraft
Now available is “The Aircraft Wiring Guide,” a new book for the aircraft homebuilder that explains the ins and outs of wiring a modern experimental aircraft.After talking to thousands of fellow homebuilders and giving many presentations at fly-ins around the country, the author, Marc Ausman, said he realized there was a need for information to design and […]
Breitling unveils new watch to commemorate jet team’s American tour
To celebrate the first tour of the Breitling Jet Team in North America, Breitling has unveiled the Breitling Jet Team American Tour Chronomat 44 Blacksteel timepiece. In a limited edition of 500 pieces, the new watch has a blacksteel case, onyx black dial, and yellow accents, which mirrors the colors of the Breitling Jet Team’s […]
Micro AeroDynamics offers VG kits for Airvan
A Micro Vortex Generators kit has received FAA STC approval for the GippsAERO Airvan GA8 and GA8-TC320. Micro AeroDynamics officials noted they worked closely with manufacturer GIPPS Aero to develop a kit designed to meet the needs of Airvan operators around the globe. Micro Aero has begun shipping kits that are designed to reduce stall […]
BrightLine Bags adds components to FLEX system
BrightLine Bags has released two new components for The FLEX System, its modular gear-bag product line. The Pack Cap Rear ($45) is a new modular end cap that has backpack straps built into it. This new component can be zipped onto the back of any other FLEX System module and it becomes a backpack. The Side Pocket […]
Abingdon introduces new watch
The Abingdon Co. has introduced Katherine, its latest in its Aviatrix line. Available in seven different looks, Katherine has a patent-pending rotating bezel, according to company officials. “We looked at the procedures that pilots use in the cockpit on virtually every flight. ATIS is a tool of aviation that all pilots have used,” says The Abingdon […]
Checkride Android apps released
ASA has seven new apps for Android operating systems to help students study for the Private, Instrument, Commercial, Flight Instructor, ATP, Helicopter, and Multi-Engine checkrides, as well as an app for pilots preparing for a Flight Review. Based on the Oral Exam Guide Series by Michael Hayes, ASA Checkride Apps list the questions most likely […]
Dynon partners with ForeFlight
Dynon Avionics and ForeFlight have partnered to develop wireless connectivity between ForeFlight Mobile and the SkyView system. Enabled via a new Wi-Fi adapter, SkyView pilots can now transfer flight plans between devices and send SkyView’s GPS and attitude information to ForeFlight Mobile. Pilots can plan their flights at home using ForeFlight Mobile’s flight planning features. […]