OSHKOSH — Aspen Avionics revealed on opening day of AirVenture that it has expanded its ADS-B product line to include more options to meet the NextGen ADS-B mandate. “Designed to work with what aircraft owners already have in their panels, Aspen’s NextGen ADS-B line-up provides an easy, cost-effective path to meeting the upcoming ADS-B Out mandate, said […]
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Avidyne IFD540 gets FAA nod
Avidyne Corporation has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval and an Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC) from the FAA for installation of the IFD540FMS/GPS/NAV/COM system in more than 1,000 aircraft makes and models. “The IFD540 adds significant improvements in functionality and ease of use, while providing huge cost and time savings for a large […]
Trig Avionics debuts new ADS-B Out solution
Trig Avionics has debuted the TN70, a WAAS GPS with companion antenna, optimized for use with Trig products for a complete ADS-B Out solution. “Equipage rates for ADS-B are set to grow,” said Andy Davis, CEO . “Our latest TN70 product provides aircraft owners with a ‘single source’ compliant solution. The TN70 is easy to install and […]
MyGoFlight introduces four new products for iPads in the cockpit at OSH
OSHKOSH — At AirVenture, MyGoFlight, maker of iPad and tablet gear for pilots, introduced four new products that “simplify and improve how pilots use their iPad or tablet in the cockpit of planes,” company officials said. “The iPad and tablet computer have become universally adopted by pilots of all types – general aviation, corporate, commercial and military,” […]
MT-Propeller receives EASA STC for PA-46
MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for the next generation Quiet Fan Jet 5-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR203-58d on the PA-46-500TP. The FAA STC also has been received, company officials said. According to officials, the propeller installation provides: Vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operations; Bonded on nickel alloy leading edge for erosion protection of the […]
Pilot develops cockpit lighting system to prevent spatial disorientation
Australian pilot Russell Crane has received a provisional patent for the Green Orientation Light — or GO Light — a cockpit lighting system designed to solve the problem of spatial disorientation. “The GO Light is a system of light fixtures that will give pilots a constant reference point of the horizon in their peripheral vision, […]
Platinum Tools introduces PRO 6-in-1 Screwdriver
CAMARILLO , Calif. – Platinum Tools has introduced the PRO 6-in-1 Screwdriver. The screwdrivers are now shipping with an MSRP of $14.95. “This ergonomically designed screwdriver has a high impact plastic core covered in a comfortable cushion grip handle,” explained John Phillips, Platinum Tools product manager. “These features allow the screwdriver to be used for extended […]
Garmin Pilot goes global
Garmin has launched worldwide coverage of the Garmin Pilot application for iPad and iPhone, which provides flight planning capabilities, weather information and navigation. Pilots also have access to expanded coverage of European charts in a single application, including geo-referenced FliteCharts and SafeTaxi airport diagrams. Additionally, new features such as FastFind and Smart Airspace offer pilots flight planning capabilities, quick […]
ASA releases 2015 Test Prep books
ASA’s 2015 Test Prep books for pilots and Test Guides for mechanics are available and shipping now. The 2015 Test Preps and Test Guides include five free online tests and the option for pilot applicants to receive their endorsement (test authorization). Test Preps for pilots include the Computer Testing Supplement with the same FAA legends, figures, and […]