NEW YORK — SwitchBox Control has introduced new features to its remote power-switching device, used by aircraft owners to preheat their aircraft engines during wintertime operations. The new model incorporates heavier duty power cords with LED indicators, according to company officials. “The one feature that customers had requested was power-on indication letting them know when […]
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Garmin Pilot app adds 3-D Synthetic Vision
Garmin has released an updated version of the Garmin Pilot application for the iPad and iPhone featuring synthetic vision as an option for premium subscribers. 3D Vision incorporates GPS-derived airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed overlaid on a 3D topographic landscape. “With the addition of synthetic vision, Garmin Pilot takes a big step forward by […]
Sandel upgrades SG102 AHRS
VISTA, Cal. – Sandel Avionics has released its latest upgrades to the SG102 (MOD2) AHRS, which is a solid-state, three-axis instrument certified for primary heading reference and standby attitude. Enhancements include a three-times faster initialization time (one minute), and added selectable low- and high-speed ARINC 429 output, which allows for additional interface options with radar […]
Lightspeed Sierra ANR Headset now FlightLink-capable
PORTLAND, Ore. — Lightspeed Aviation’s Sierra ANR headset is now compatible with FlightLink, the company’s free app for the Apple iPad and iPhone. When used with the Zulu.2 — and now Sierra — headsets, FlightLink allows pilots to capture incoming and outgoing communications for instant playback or archiving to common audio management software — such as […]
IS&S receives STC for auto throttle, standby display
Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its Auto Throttle System and Standby Display Unit (SDU) incorporated into its Integrated Flight Management System (IFMS). The auto throttle allows a pilot to control the power setting of the aircraft’s engines by setting a desired flight characteristic rather than manually controlling […]
A new way to look at checklists
Now available in a customizable app are Sporty’s Aircraft Checklists for iPhone and iPad. Powered by Qref, the app includes written procedures specifically for your aircraft. The same ontent found in the Qref printed checklists are now available in this customizable app, Sporty’s officials note. Checklists for more than 50 models of aircraft are available, […]
From Cropduster to Airline Captain
One of our favorite people, LeRoy Brown, has released his biography: “From Cropduster to Airline Captain: The Biography of Captain Leroy H. Brown.” The book begins in 1936, when Brown clambered aboard a 1929 Waco 10 converted to crop dusting duty, sat down in the grimy hopper, and then launched into a clear-blue Florida sky […]
Sporty’s IPC Updated
Sporty’s Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) program has been revamped and updated with new and valuable information for active instrument pilots. New video, graphics and animations tackle such topics as regulations, required instrument inspections, IFR clearances and aircraft equipment required for IFR flight.
AOPA updates FlyQ
Frederick, MD – AOPA and partner Seattle Avionics have released Version 1.3 of the FlyQ EFB with new functions that include ADS-B traffic display, night mode, instrument procedure overlays and more.