HEATHROW, Fla. – Dual Electronics’ XGPS170 GPS + ADS-B Receiver now integrates with panel-mounted EFIS systems from GRT Avionics, providing ADS-B weather (FIS-B) and traffic (TIS-B) data to Horizon HX, Horizon HXr and Sport SX systems, via USB. The integration allows pilots to see weather and traffic information displayed on their primary navigation screens, while […]
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New engines, instruments to be unveiled at Oshkosh
MW Fly will introduce a new line of Aeropower engines rated from 115 to 150 horsepower at AirVenture next week. The engines also include new engine-monitoring instruments developed by P.A.T. Avionics Developed and manufactured in Italy, the new engine line is water-cooled and features electronic fuel-injection, integrated reduction gear, and dual fully redundant ECUs, according […]
AppStrap releases kneeboard for heavy-duty tablet cases
The AppStrap 5 has just been released for pilots using heavy-duty or military-grade iPad and tablet cases like the Otterbox Defender, Gumdrop Droptech, and Griffin Survivor. The AppStrap 5 will accommodate cases measuring less than 1 inch thick. The new kneeboard includes AppStrap’s Velcro-mating design that allows a pilot to instantly switch from portrait to […]
AvMap EKPs now compatible with iFlightPlanner
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — iFlightPlanner and AvMap have unveiled the addition of compatible technology that will allow pilots the ability to export flight routes planned using the iFlightPlanner.com Flight Wizard to their AvMap GPS navigators. iFlightPlanner features a collection of cloud-based flight planning products for the United States that are accessible via iFlightPlanner.com, mobile.iFlightPlanner.com or […]
Taper pin tool now at Aircraft Spruce
The M-4 Control Yoke Taper Pin Tool is a specialty tool that was designed to counter the frustration of removing the control wheel taper pin. With the aid of the M-4 tool, even the most stubborn taper pin can be removed in minutes, not hours, without vibration or stress being induced on your aircraft or […]
WingX Pro7 Version 7.0 released
Hilton Software has released WingX Pro7 Version 7.0. The newest version of WingX Pro7 delivers the ability to graphically visualize both real-time and predictive weather information from Baron Services. It also adds the ability to view a route line and breadcrumb trail on approach charts and to view pitot-static information on its moving map when […]
PS Engineering partners with GRT Avionics
Today’s homebuilder, already facing a balance between price and performance for avionics, is now confronting a new dilemma: Lack of panel space. Thanks to the popularity of ever-larger “glass cockpit” MFD and PFD displays, available panel space is being gobbled up quickly. To solve this, PS Engineering has released the PAC15EX (pictured above), with initial […]
3M debuts new masking tape
3M has launched a new line-up of masking tapes, including its High Performance Green Masking Tape 401+, created for high performance painting, including two-tone color application on airplanes and other vehicles. Its green crepe-paper backing conforms to irregular surfaces, resists bleed through from most industrial paint systems, improves visibility during the paint masking process, and […]
Pilot releases debut novel
Mark Donovan, who has contributed to General Aviation News in the past, has released his debut novel, “Nano Surveillance.” “Nano Surveillance” is a technical thriller replete with aeronautical scenes that aviation enthusiasts will fully enjoy, the author promises. The 352-page novel offers a frightening glimpse into the possible future of surveillance using nanotechnology. Where a […]