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 […]
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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 […]
Electroair electronic ignition expanded to more engines, aircraft
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.
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, […]