Airguide Publications has released v4.2, a free update for the Flight Guide iEFB iPad application. “Flight Guide iEFB v4.2 is a major update that includes Guardian Aero 454 integration for a wireless ‘Flight Plan’ link to Garmin GPS receivers, Seamless Chart Layer tool, NEXRAD Weather Overlays on seamless Flight Planning Charts, Search/Add Waypoints on Seamless […]
Products
Flashlight Firestarter now at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now carries the new ion Flashlight Firestarter. During outdoor adventures, flights over remote areas, or in any emergency survival situation, there are two pieces of equipment that you never want to be without: a flashlight and a firestarter. The two items have now been combined into one lightweight, compact, product called the ion […]
Free Sun ’n Fun app available from Sporty’s
Sporty’s, in partnership with Sun ’n Fun, has created a mobile app for the 2012 show, which is now available for both Apple and Android devices. The app may be downloaded free at Sportys.com/apps, through the iTunes App store, or Google Play (formerly Android Market). All the information a show-goer needs to travel to and […]
FAA certifies GE Aviation’s H80 engine
The FAA has approved type certification for GE Aviation’s H80 turboprop engine. FAA engine certification follows similar certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that the engine received in December. “The U.S. FAA type certification on the H80 engine paves the way for entry into service on the Thrush 510G agricultural aircraft,” said Paul […]
Gulf Coast Avionics adds to inventory
Gulf Coast Avionics Corp. has added two new product offerings to its inventory: Emergency Locator Transmitters from Ameri-King and the iFly720 GPS. The AK-451 series of high performance Emergency Locator Transmitters from Ameri-King is an FAA TSO approved line of ELTs that bring new performance standards to the search and rescue function with new features […]
WingX expands with Passive RADAR
Hilton Software has introduced new Passive RADAR Altimeter technology for the iPad and iPhone. The Passive RADAR Altimeter displays terrain elevation and the aircraft’s approximate AGL; together with Dynamic Terrain Overlays and Synthetic Vision, WingX Pro7 is designed to reduce the risk of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), according to company officials. WingX Pro7 Version […]
Curtis receives approval for new flush mounted fuel valves
Curtis Superior Valve Co. has received FAA TSO-C76a approval for five new flush mounted fuel valves. The new fuel valves are made from brass with stainless steel springs to prevent rust and corrosion and have been tested and approved to meet the FAA TSO-76a standards, company officials said. Application of these new valves are for […]
Aircraft Spruce carries Pilot Chews
Aircraft Spruce now stocks a new product that was developed by pilots to battle fatigue: Pilot Chews, an aviation dietary supplement formulated for pilots to enhance their performance during flight. Pilot Chews is designed to give pilots more energy, faster reflexes, increased alertness, improved memory, maximized night vision, as well as other benefits, company officials […]
Sporty’s launches new learn to fly course
Sporty’s has launched a new Learn to Fly Course, which provides learning tracks for Private, Recreational and Sport Pilot – or any combination. “This modular approach to learning to fly provides for a more modern and personalized learning experience,” says Sporty’s Academy President Eric Radtke. For one price, Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course provides all […]