When you need to write, and there is no light available, or when you don’t want to lose all your night vision, or when you don’t want to disturb those around you, the old solutions used to involve writing blind (and trying to decipher it later) or holding a flashlight in your “spare hand,” or […]
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SocialFlight 2.0 launches
Where2 Interactive has launched SocialFlight 2.0, a newly enhanced version of the free mobile app that provides pilots with an interactive map of thousands of aviation events and the ability to share those events with friends. This new release also coincides with membership surpassing 10,000 users and the database reaching over 3,000 aviation events in […]
Dynon ships ADS-B in receiver
Dynon Avionics is now shipping the SV-ADSB-470 UAT Band Traffic and Weather Receiver for the SkyView system. This remotely mounted receiver module integrates with the SkyView system to provide access to weather and traffic information along with the detailed navigational information SkyView already provides, company officials said. Priced at $995, the SV-ADSB-470 is a permanently […]
TRI-NAV expands line of flight planning atlases
TRI-NAV Aviation Chart Co. has expanded its line of bound flight planning atlases to cover both IFR and VFR flights for the continental U.S. and the Islands of the Bahamas & Caribbean. Whether you fly VFR or IFR, proper flight planning and having up to date charts on board are essential to a safe flight, […]
ZuluLog.com releases latest version of Cloud-based aircraft maintenance tracking software
ZuluLog.com has released ZuluLog 5.0, which includes a redesigned module for tracking aircraft maintenance, required inspections, documents, and expenses. With the new module, customers can create an “explorer” view of the components of each aircraft and then define the required maintenance and inspections for each component. The Aircraft Component Status screen shows the overall go/no-go […]
AeroLEDs upgrades AeroSun
AeroLEDs has introduced an upgraded version of its AeroSun for use in Experimental Aircraft and LSAs. It is designed for wing mounting in aluminum and composite aircraft for landing, taxi and recognition purposes. It has built-in wig-wag and pulsing modes in addition to its standard steady beam. Each AeroSun uses one-fourth the power of an […]
UniWest debuts 4-frequency Eddy Current portable instrument
UniWest has introduced its US-454A Eddy Current Instrument, which offers single- and multi-frequency Eddy Current (EC) inspection, signal-to-noise ratio, frequency mixing capabilities, USB and Ethernet data storage capability, and digital strip chart data collection. The 454A’s primary advantage is its ability to be integrated into an automated system, according to company officials. Control of the […]
Rockwell BenchJaws lends an extra set of hands
Rockwell Tools has introduced BenchJaws, a compact version of the company’s JawHorse, a benchtop workstation. Like JawHorse, space-saving BenchJaws delivers hands-free clamping right from the workbench. The jaws are foot-pedal activated, leaving the operator’s hands free to handle the workpiece. It mounts to a corner of a workbench through a steel, L-shaped plate. This two-position […]
Zaon debuts portable ADS-B system
DALLAS — Zaon Flight Systems has released the MX1090 portable ADS-B system. Compatible with its PCAS XRX traffic system, the MX1090 adds the benefit of an extended range to 100 nm, according to company officials. With built-in Bluetooth link capability, the MX1090 becomes a traffic management system known as PCAS X² offering a combination of […]