OSHKOSH — During AirVenture, Hilton Software introduced WingX Rewind — a new “blackbox” technology that enables WingX Pro7 to record and playback flights on an iPad. WingX Rewind’s data engine has the capability to record and playback any number of parameters, including GPS, AHRS, pitot/static, and ARINC 429 data, according to company officials. When storing large […]
Products
iFlightPlanner releases v2.2
iFlightPlanner revealed at AirVenture that iFlightPlanner for iPad v2.2, the third major update this year to iFlightPlanner for iPad presented by Sennheiser, is now available for download from the App Store. In addition to numerous performance and usability enhancements, v2.2 offers a comprehensive set of high-resolution, georeferenced FAA airport diagrams and instrument approach procedures. The new georeferenced […]
Electronic International’s newest engine analyzer approved
Just in time for Oshkosh, Electronics International has received approval for the newest addition to its engine analyzer family, the CGR-30C. A companion to the CGR-30P, it provides pilots with up to 16 primary replacement engine instruments, including Fuel Level, Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature, Fuel Pressure, Volts, Amps, and more. The CGR-30C provides pilots with full color displays. Each display […]
King Schools releases EASA pilot courses on the iPad
OSHKOSH — King Schools officials noted at this week’s AirVenture that pilots the world over seeking an EASA Light Aircraft Pilot License (LAPL), Private Pilot License (PPL) or Night Rating certification now can study for their knowledge tests using an iPad training app available from King Schools. The new iPad learning platform was developed in […]
Garmin GTN upgraded
OSHKOSH — At AirVenture, Garmin unveiled additional enhancements and new features for the GTN touchscreen avionics. New capabilities include Connext cockpit connectivity, which supports wireless flight plan transfer between the GTN 750/650 series navigators and Garmin Pilot. Additional new features include database syncing capabilities, FastFind, airspace altitude overlay, WireAware (wire-strike avoidance technology) and more. Many […]
King Schools releases companion app
Pilots can now watch their King Schools video lessons on their iPads and iPhones even when disconnected from the Internet. The King Companion App, introduced at AirVenture and available as a free download from the Apple App Store, connects to a pilot’s King iLearn online account, allowing them to download videos from any of their […]
Aspen Avionics expands ADS-B product line
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 […]
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 […]