Swann Auction Galleries explores the days of early aviation at its Vintage Posters auction on Feb. 25. Featuring seven unusual examples of flight from 1897 through 1912, these posters capture the spirit and excitement of this new technology in France, Germany and the United States, according to officials. The earliest image is an 1897 advertisement […]
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Garmin updates G500/G600
The latest software update for the Garmin G500/G600 offers a number of new benefits and features, according to company officials. Many of the updates pertain to specific aircraft and installations, officials note, including: Select TBM 700/850 models with a G600 flight display may be eligible for operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace (certain […]
Avidyne certifies plug-and-play Mode S transponder
Avidyne Corp. has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) and European TSO (ETSO) approval of its new AXP340 Mode S Transponder with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. The AXP340 transmits ADS-B information via Extended Squitter (ES) to ground stations and other ADS-B In-equipped aircraft. “The AXP340 is an easy-upgrade solution that meets the requirements for ADS-B […]
Show the world you are a pilot
When you’re a pilot, you want people to know. Sporty’s has introduced two new products that help show the world: A backpack and a knife. The Pilot Wings Backpack that can be used either as a flight bag or as your everyday carryall. “We’ve made this backpack light enough that you will be able to […]
New Cirrus decal packages introduced
TAMPA, Fla. — Aircraft Impressions has introduced 26 new aircraft decal packages specifically designed for the Cirrus SR20 and Cirrus SR22. These new vinyl graphics packages enable owners and service centers to redesign and refresh the look of their aircraft without the expense of painting, according to company officials. “We’ve had nothing but happy customers,” said […]
Kings offer savings to pilots wanting to beat ATP deadline
To help pilots wanting to beat the FAA deadline by getting their ATPs before Aug. 1 — after which new requirements make it much more difficult — King Schools is offering a 50% saving on its ATP ground school and test prep. John and Martha King said that King Schools will temporarily cut the price […]
University Aviation Press debuts
Making its debut is University Aviation Press, a division of Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA). University Aviation Press (UAP) provides a platform for educators, university professors, and flight training experts to publish and sell their ASA-vetted works via desktop computer, smartphone and mobile tablet devices, including copyright and digital rights management (DRM) to protect their content. UAP […]
Coradine launches LogTen Pro 6.5
PORTLAND, Ore. — LogTen Pro 6.5, the latest update for Coradine’s electronic pilot logbook software, includes more than 200 new features, fixes and performance improvements, along side the addition of free iCloud Sync for current users. With LogTen Pro 6.5, pilots can enter a scheduled flight on their Mac, head to the airport and the flight will be ready […]
FreeFlight partners with NextGen Fund
WACO, Texas — FreeFlight Systems is supplying its avionics systems in partnership with NextGen Equipage Fund’s financing program to enable ADS-B and other mandated avionics retrofits for as many as 200,000 general aviation aircraft. The NextGen Fund’s $1.3 billion public-private partnership program will help owners equip their aircraft for the Jan. 1, 2020, ADS-B mandate. […]