Rich Stowell recently announced that his books, “Emergency Maneuver Training” and “Stall/Spin Awareness,” are now available through Apple’s iBookstore. An expert on loss of control, Stowell produced the books, as well as four DVD programs, to address spins, emergency maneuvers, and aerobatics. He was on the team that created last year’s FAA Safety Standown, presented […]
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The Pilot’s Guide to the Airline Cockpit updated
The second edition of “The Pilot’s Guide to the Airline Cockpit” has been released. This book by Stephen Casner introduces pilots to the fundamentals of today’s airline cockpit before they enter training at an airline company. Previously titled The Pilot’s Guide to the Modern Airline Cockpit, the book bridges the gap between the skills pilots […]
WingX Pro7 upgraded
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 […]
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 […]