Pilotshop.com has published a new, all-color, 34-page catalog, which is available free of charge. Products in the new catalog include handheld GPS, headsets, radios, flight bags, plotters, computers, laminated check lists, folding bikes, oxygen systems, survival gear, flight jackets, sunglasses, watches, pilot shirts, apparel, kneeboards, flashlights, Jeppesen and ASA flight training products, aviation software and […]
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Western Skyways expands turbo normalizing system to Cessnas
MONTROSE, Colo. — Western Skyways reports its turbo normalizing system is now available to be installed on Cessna 206, 207 and 210 aircraft, as well as Cessna T206,T207 and T210 equipped with Continental engines. “This turbo normalizing system has a proven track record over the last 15 years with installation on Beechcraft Bonanzas,” said Sales […]
Garmin debuts D2 GPS watch for pilots
OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin has introduced a GPS watch designed specifically for aviators. D2’s features include Garmin’s signature direct-to and nearest navigation functions, as well as a built-in altimeter with adjustable baro setting, altitude alerting capabilities, display of both local and Zulu/UTC time, and the ability to integrate with the Garmin Pilot app, VIRB action […]
Sectional Charts: Not just for the cockpit
The most popular and colorful aviation charts are now available framed from Sporty’s Wright Bros. Collection. Beginning with a sectional chart and specified city or airport of your choosing, Sporty’s in-house framing department will smooth out the folds, then mount and frame the chart in a black frame. Dimensions will vary depending on the area […]
Dynon debuts D2 Pocket Panel Portable EFIS
Dynon has introduced the D2, a second model to the Pocket Panel product line. The D2 adds WiFi connectivity to allow flight data to be sent to iPad, smartphone, and tablet aviation applications, and has a second screen with a G-Meter. WiFi connectivity allows attitude and GPS ground speed, altitude, Gs, and ground track to […]
Hartzell’s Swept Prop for TBM gets FAA OK
Hartzell Propeller has received type certificate approval from the FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency for an advanced swept airfoil structural composite five-blade propeller for TBM 700/850 aircraft. The new design, specifically engineered for the single-engine TBM turboprop, delivers faster takeoff acceleration, higher cruise speeds and better climb, along with less noise, according to company […]
New edition of Glider Flying Handbook released
Last updated in 2003, the newly revised Glider Flying Handbook is the FAA’s primary technical manual for the required aeronautical knowledge necessary to operate a glider. It is essential reading for applicants preparing for the exams for private, commercial, or flight instructor pilot certificates with a glider rating, as well as for currently certificated glider […]
Piper, ATP to debut POH for iPad at AOPA Summit
Piper Aircraft and Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) will debut new, electronic Pilot Operating Handbook (E-POH) libraries for Piper’s M-Class and Twin-Class aircraft using the HubConnect App for iPad from ATP. Both companies will have experts available at Piper’s static aircraft display at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport during the 2013 AOPA Aviation Summit and Airportfest […]
Sporty’s IFR Communications app and video updated
Sporty’s updated IFR Communications demonstrates real-world flying and communicating in the IFR system by taking you on three separate flights in a variety of airplanes, all with the goal of improving your communication skills. The first real-world flight is in a Cessna Skyhawk equipped for VOR navigation, followed by a flight in a Garmin G1000-equipped […]