The recent cargo mission to the International Space Station, launched by a private company, was enhanced by AeroLEDs illumination, officials with the Boise-based company report. AeroLEDs, a leader in LED lighting technology, provided red and green nav lights for the space capsule, along with strobe lights. Crew members on the ISS reported that the first […]
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Sporty’s unveils new iPad briefcase
With the tremendous popularity of the iPad, many pilots are carrying less gear in the cockpit. Stacks of paper charts and heavy manuals have been replaced by a single tablet — and flight bags need to adapt. That’s why Sporty’s has introduced the new Pilot’s iPad Briefcase. A soft padded main compartment is the right […]
Wicks adds to product line-up
Wicks Aircraft Supply has added a number of new products that it will be showcasing at this summer’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. If you order ahead and plan to go to the big show, you can even pick up your products there. New products include: 406mHz ELT from ACK: This new, GPS-capable unit also operates on […]
Dual Electronics adds to lineup
In its first appearance at Airventure, July 23-29 in Oshkosh, Dual Electronics will be showing its new ADS-B Weather & Traffic Receiver — the XGPS150 — for use with the iPad and Android tablets. Building upon the success of the first Dual GPS receiver, the XGPS150, the new product will seamlessly integrate with EFB apps, […]
iPad in Flight course released
Flying Like The Pros has released a new online course “iPad in Flight,” the first of three iPad courses the company plans to release over the next few weeks. The courses are led by 2010 National Flight Instructor of the Year Jeffrey Robert Moss “MossY” and CFI Toréa Rodriguez. Rodriguez is currently the COO of […]
Upgrade released for inReach
DeLorme has released an upgrade for its inReach two-way satellite communicators. inReach users can download the latest firmware version to their inReach devices at no cost. Product improvements and enhancements in the new release include extended battery life and recharging options. In addition, the newly-updated Earthmate app enables world topographic map downloads. Introduced to the […]
Two-way satellite communicator now available
Gulf Coast Avionics and Pacific Coast Avionics have added the DeLorme inReach two-way satellite communicator to their product lines. Designed for use with an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device, it provides two-way satellite communications in remote or high-risk environments anywhere in the world. “This is an incredibly capable product that provides so many […]
Universal Tow Bar debuts
Bogert Aviation introduces the 04M-BBU Universal Tow Bar that will work on virtually any general aviation aircraft. The Universal Tow Bar carries up to four sets of “feet” at all times. No tools are required to substitute “feet” and it’s adjustable in length, making it easy to hook up to a tug, golf cart, or […]
Turbine Soot Master introduced
Real Clean Aviation Products has introduced Turbine Soot Master, a carbon soot cleaner and degreaser designed to address carbon exhaust build-up and staining that plagues most turboprop aircraft. With a streak-free formula, Turbine Soot Master dissolves carbon, grease and oil, revealing a clean surface with very little effort, according to company officials. The product is […]