DENVER – MyGoFlight has introduced a Universal Cradle device holder that, when combined with MyGoFlight mounts, simplifies and lowers the cost of pilots using EFBs, iPads or tablets in the cockpits of planes, according to company officials. “Every time you upgrade your iPad, tablet or EFB, it can wreak havoc on your existing mounting system, especially in situations […]
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Stratus 2 updated
The Stratus 2 ADS-B receiver has been updated with ForeFlight version 6.4, which enables flight data recording. “Because ForeFlight and Stratus were built as a system, it’s fast and easy to do firmware updates, with no cables or computer downloads required,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “This allows us to continually add new features, and […]
Garmin offers G3X touchscreen
Now available is Garmin’s new 7-inch G3X Touch display option for experimental amateur-built and light sport aircraft. The newest addition to the G3X Touch family features a high-resolution touchscreen display, which complements the existing 10.6-inch G3X Touch system, offering new panel design options and added redundancy, according to company officials. Pilots and homebuilders have a number of installation options with the […]
New book highlights Alaska’s bush pilots
Next in Arcadia Publishing’s Images of Aviation series is “Alaska’s Bush Pilots” from author Rob Stapleton with the Alaska Aviation Museum. The book showcases more than 200 vintage images of bush pilots and their role in Alaska’s history. Bush pilots are known as rough, tough, resourceful people who fly their aircraft into tight spots in […]
EXPparts adds Champion parts
EXPparts has added Aeronca 7AC Champ style placards to its inventory. These original style placards help put those final touches in the cabin, company officials note.
Magneto Timing Housing comes to Electroair kits
The Magneto Timing Housing (MTH) version of Electroair‘s Certified Electronic Ignition System for Continental IO-360, O/IO-470, IO-520 and IO-550 six cylinder engines is now available from Ameritech Industries, parent company of Eagle Engines and American Propeller. The EIS-61000-1M STC’d ignition kit is currently approved for Cessna, Cirrus, Bellanca, Beechcraft, Mooney, Meyers and Navion aircraft, with […]
New comfort features for Flying Eyes sunglasses unveiled
AUSTIN, Texas — Flying Eyes Sunglasses have been updated with a 1 mm set of temples, along with the standard temples and strap system. These new temples make Flying Eyes easier to wear under a headset, as well as helmets used by cyclists, racing pit crews and equestrians. Additionally, Flying Eyes now have an updated […]
Sporty’s introduces new online courses
Two Sporty’s training programs, VFR Communications and IFR Communications, have been updated and are now available as online courses. VFR Communications covers all types of communications, including Air Traffic Control, pilot-controlled airport operations and emergency situations. Eight subject areas and 23 individual video segments include more than an hour of 3D animations, in-flight video and real-world […]
GAN writer releases new book
Now available is “Down The Little Pee Dee,” a new book about paddling one of South Carolina’s most beautiful rivers, written by Bill Walker, a pilot and General Aviation News contributor, who explored the river from above before taking to the water. Walker, who regularly flies his 1956 Cessna on story trips for General Aviation […]