Just introduced is the EQ-Reverse Link wireless communication system, which provides a wireless connection between any conventional, wired aviation headset or helmet and an aircraft’s intercom system. According to officials at Spokane, Wash.-based EQ-1 Wireless Communications, manufacturer of the EQ-Link wireless aviation headset, the EQ-Reverse Link wireless communications system is comprised of two modules. T […]
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Rosen debuts adjustable iPad mount
EUGENE, Ore. — Rosen Sunvisor Systems has introduced an adjustable iPad mounting system for monorail equipped cockpits. The iPad mounting system features multi-directional adjustability, adjustable deployment presentation and one-hand tension control and locking on monorail equipped cockpits. The engineering behind the mount allows the iPad to be easily stowed up and out of the way […]
PilotWorkshops releases Garmin GTN manuals
PilotWorkshops has released its “Pilot-Friendly” GPS Manuals for the Garmin GTN 650 and GTN 750 units. These manuals, written by renowned GPS author and trainer John Dittmer, guide pilots through complex GPS procedures in a simple, step-by-step format, according to company officials. They take a hands-on approach, so you can master new procedures and processes […]
ASA debuts improved Pro and Tech Flight Bags
Two of the bags in ASA’s AirClassics Series of pilot bags have been improved to meet the needs of the modern-day aviator, according to company officials. The Pro Flight Bag (pictured above) is made from water-repellent, padded 600D polyester for durability and gear protection. The new design takes some of its traditional features, such as dual […]
Just released: ‘The Pilot’s Guide To Flying On a Budget’
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new ebook, “The Pilot’s Guide to Flying On a Budget” has been released by Brent Owens, the force behind fixedwingbuddha.com and iflyblog.com. The book offers general aviation pilots strategies for saving money. “No matter what your point of entry, this guide has something for everyone,” Owens said. “It doesn’t matter if you […]
SP-400 handheld upgraded
Sporty’s SP-400 Hand-held NAV/COM has been upgraded with a new screen that features a brighter display and a glare-reducing face, making it easier to read in direct sunlight, according to Sporty’s officials. Plus, improved contrast allows for a larger viewing angle, making it ideal for mounting on a suction cup or a kneeboard, officials said. […]
PropShot Smarty introduced
HUNTINGTON, Calif. — Deohako has released the PropShot Smarty to improve aerial videography captured on a smartphone. Pilots and aerial videographers often experience propeller distortion — propeller imagery that hinders clear video footage — when filming flights. To resolve this problem, Deohako created a universal smartphone lens and mount for the iPhone, Samsung, or other […]
Turn your smartphone into a wind meter
Now your smartphone can display real-time wind readings by plugging a new compact meter from Sporty’s into your phone’s headset jack and downloading a free app. The app gives you a clear overview of average, actual and maximum wind speed, as well as a real-time graph. The unit of measurement — m/s, Kmh, mph, Kts, […]
Aircraft Tool Supply re-introduces Pro Tube Beading Kit
Newly reintroduced is the Pro Tube Beading Kit, which carries a lifetime guarantee from Aircraft Tool Supply. For years, Aircraft Tool Supply was the sole supplier of these tools as a surplus product. Eventually supply exhausted, however customers insisted that the company bring them back in stock, according to company officials. In the process of […]