The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has just made the FlyQ EFB (electronic flight bag), an in-cockpit iPad application, smarter with the release of version 1.1. New features include Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) in-flight weather with support for the new Dual XGPS 170 ADS-B + WAAS GPS receiver. When paired with the Dual ADS-B […]
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Shadin enhances fuel flow transducer
Shadin Avionics has revealed a minor TSO design change to its fuel flow transducer, enabling increased temperature range and performance. The new transducer configuration is rated for 100° C, increased from 70° C, enabling continued functionality and accuracy when installed in close proximity to exhaust manifolds, combustors and other hot engine surfaces, according to company […]
Sandia debuts panel punch
Aircraft owners and their avionics shops now have a more economical way to install Sandia Aerospace’s STX 165 transponder without accruing three to four hours of time cutting the existing panel. The company has a panel punch that makes the task easy. Drill a hole in the panel and then draw the punch with a […]
AirNet Systems joins CAV Ice Protection installation network
NEW CENTURY AIRPORT, Kan. — CAV Ice Protection has reached agreement with AirNet Systems to install the company’s patented TKS aircraft ice protection systems. AirNet, with aircraft maintenance bases in several locations, has already begun installation activity at its headquarters location at Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), Columbus, Ohio. Other AirNet Maintenance and Repair (MRO) facilities […]
Sporty’s teams with AIC Title Service
Sporty’s and AIC Title Service have partnered to help pilots through the process of buying an aircraft. AIC Title Service’s title search product provides ownership details as well as aircraft lien status. The title search package also includes copies of Major Alterations and Repairs as reported on Form 337s. “With AIC Title Service, we now […]
Jeppesen e-books now available
AERO FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY – Jeppesen now offers customers delivery of its e-book training textbooks and materials directly through its JeppDirect.com site for use with Apple iOS and Android devices, as well as for PC and Mac computers. Previously only available through the Apple iBookstore, Jeppesen e-book titles provided through JeppDirect.com now offer multiple platform delivery […]
Landmark installs Raisbeck-Hartzell props
Landmark Aviation’s Norfolk International Airport (ORF) location performed the first installation of Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers last month. The new propellers from Raisbeck Engineering and Hartzell Propellers have entered service on the King Air B200, BB 1723. The event also marked the first installation of the Raisbeck Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers with the FAA-certified Raisbeck […]
Aerostar introduces high technology winglets
Aerostar Aircraft Corp. has introduced its newly designed high technology winglets. Aerostar Aircraft is the type certificate holder for the Aerostar and is now upgrading previously manufactured aircraft with this new technology. The winglets are compatible with all 601B, 601P, 602P and 700P Aerostars, including all Aerostars that have been upgraded with more powerful engines […]
Enhance your aviation videos with NFlightcam kits
Thousands of YouTube videos with millions of viewers on aviation subjects are proof of how much pilots enjoy filming their flights. Whether it’s a memorable trip, an amazing view, or just a normal flight, pilots are filming everything – for themselves and to share with others. Flight instructors and students are also using video to […]