Hilton Software has updated its FlightShare technology to enable pilots to share flight plans and other flight information on the ground or in the air, even with no Internet connection. FlightShare employs a one-to-one and one-to-many distribution capability enabling pilots to share flight information with one or more pilots on the network. Hilton Software also […]
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A.E.R.O. adds to AirBoss lineup
A.E.R.O., Inc. has expanded its AirBoss product line. In addition to cylinders and starter adapters, AirBoss now offers alternator clutches. The AirBoss product line allows A.E.R.O. to provide new and remanufactured factory parts, according to company officials, who add that with the starter adapters and clutches, there are no core charge-backs. “A.E.R.O. prides itself on […]
New Instrument Pilot Checkride app launched
Just released is the ASA Instrument Pilot Checkride app, the second title in a series based on the Instrument Oral Exam Guide book by Michael Hayes. Designed for pilots training for the Instrument Rating or the Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) certificate, the app lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners during the […]
FreeFlight Systems debuts ADS-B traffic and weather receiver
FreeFlight Systems has introduced the RANGR-RX dual-band ADS-B receiver for simultaneous reception of 1090 and 978 MHz ADS-B traffic data and 978 MHz ADS-B In Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather data. The RANGR-RX gives aircraft owners increased flexibility when equipping for ADS-B, delivering the benefits of traffic and weather data now while maintaining compatibility with […]
Garmin introduces new active traffic systems
Garmin has introduced the GTS 825 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) and the GTS 855 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I). Each offer 400 watts of transmit power, and 40 and 80 nautical miles of interrogation range. All Garmin traffic systems combine active and passive surveillance data to pinpoint specific traffic threats, and use […]
New book advises would-be owners how to legally avoid sales and use tax
It doesn’t matter if you, “are a resident of Texas, took delivery in Kansas and registered it to a Delaware corporation,” says Aero & Marine Tax Professionals CEO Thomas Alston. “If your aircraft enters the the state of California any time in the first 12 months of your ownership, the state can assess a use tax on […]
Garmin introduces new avionics for experimental aircraft
Garmin International has introduced seven products for experimental and light-sport aircraft. Garmin’s newAir Data Attitude Heading Reference System (ADAHRS) and new Engine Indication System (EIS) interface module enable a significant reduction in the G3X price, with systems starting at $4,375, company officials said. In addition, Garmin has introduced new product options that bring enhanced capability […]
Checklists now available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices
CheckMate Aviation has introduced its aviation app for Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and all Android platforms. One of the most notable capabilities is personalization. Once the free CheckMate aviation app is downloaded and sampled with a generic checklist, the pilot can purchase aircraft specific checklist for their aircraft. That content then becomes theirs to modify to […]
FreeFlight Systems partners with Aspen Avionics on ADS-B line
FreeFlight Systems is partnering with Aspen Avionics to develop a line of ADS-B solutions for Aspen. The collaboration is intended to give aircraft owners increased flexibility when choosing ADS-B and NextGen cockpit avionics, according to company officials. “We are partnering with FreeFlight Systems for our ADS-B solutions because of its reputation for product value, performance […]