The new edition aligns with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), with new and expanded information on pilot regulations, airworthiness, weather, airplane systems, emergency procedures, performance and limitations, cross-country flight, human factors, flight maneuvers, and scenario-based training.
Products
MT-Propeller receives STC for Cessna 182s
MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for its three-blade propeller on the Cessna 182H, J, K, L, M, P, Q, F182P, and F182Q powered by the Continental IO-550-D engine.
AeroLEDs achieves STC approval for variety of lights
AeroLEDs has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate approval for a diverse range of lighting components on hundreds of Part 23 aircraft, including position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights, and beacon lights.
Keep flying and charging while using your iPhone
The updated design offers four separate charging options. The built-in lightning and USB-C cables provide power to every type of mobile phone or tablet. They store within the battery’s external case and ensure you never forget a charging cable, Sporty’s officials said. A USB-A port offers compatibility with longer cables and the front of the battery features wireless charging.
New controller for flight simmers debuts
Exclusively available for purchase at YawmanFlight.com and Sporty’s Pilot Shop, the controller combines a yoke, throttle quadrant, and mechanically-linked rudder pedals together in a handheld package. Price: $249.
ASA updates Aviation Mechanic Exam Guide
The fifth edition aligns with FAA airman certification standards (FAA-S-ACS-1) and prepares aviation mechanic applicants to demonstrate their skill and understanding of the required elements to earn certification.
ForeFlight launches interactive recap of pilots’ 2023 flights
Recap presents aggregated data from a pilot’s 2023 entries in ForeFlight Logbook, including number of flights, total distance, total time, landings, and more, alongside an interactive map connecting all the airports they visited in a web of flights.
uAvionix updates AV-30-E software for experimental aircraft
One of the primary features of the update is support for the AV-APA (Analog Port Adapter), an accessory that connects the AV-30 to legacy installed autopilots, company officials noted.
New Flight Gear Survival Tool from Sporty’s
“Sporty’s Flight Gear Survival Tool is a portable toolbox that is a great addition to any flight bag,” says Sporty’s Director of Aviation Products Doug Ranly. “It’s useful during preflight, owner-performed maintenance, or in an emergency.”