Made of high visibility orange plastic, the boot is customized to provide a “hand-in-glove” protective fit over the tailBeaconX’s clear glass globe and dual ADS-B antennas to prevent accidental breakage, according to company officials.
Products
Breitling redesigns Avenger pilot watches
“The Avenger was created to stand up to the relentless conditions of a jet cockpit and to support pilots in demanding aerial maneuvers. Its redesign demanded nothing less,” says Breitling CEO Georges Kern.
Fuel selector valves for Cessnas get FAA nod
McFarlane Aviation recently received FAA-PMA approval for a new fuel selector valve that is a direct replacement for OEM parts in several Cessna aircraft models, including Cessna 180, 182, 190, and 195.
Mental Math for Pilots updated
The book shares the “tricks of the trade” for the areas where pilots have traditionally needed to sharpen their mental math skills, such as fuel planning, temperature conversions, reciprocal headings, turn radius, crosswind components, time-speed-distance problems, calculating true airspeed, the 60-to-1 rule, and many others, company officials said.
Alpha Aviation introduces rear seat shoulder harness kits
Eligible models range from Cessna 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, and 210, to Piper PA-28 and PA-44 aircraft.
New Garmin pilot watch includes flashlight
Garmin has introduced its latest aviator smartwatch, the D2TM Mach 1 Pro, which features a touchscreen display, up to 25 days of battery life, an LED flashlight, and more.
SherpaReport updates guide to buying a private aircraft
The new edition, geared towards individuals and businesses, offers new sections, as well as updated costs and enhanced information on legal, tax, and insurance considerations, according to officials with SherpaReport.
Add Bluetooth to your panel
The accessory, which adds Bluetooth connectivity to existing avionics, is compatible with general aviation avionics from companies like Garmin, Aspen Avionics, Avidyne, and more, according to company officials.
Wipaire receives FAA nod for composite floats for Twin Otters
“The TSO is the first step of approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for our composite float program,” said Brad Kutz, vice president of engineering for Wipaire.