“Pilot feedback is at the core of everything we do at Dynon and a common request is for a larger display option,” says Michael Schofield, director of marketing. “The SV-HDX1200 is a solution for all of us who are experiencing the effects of additional years on our eyes.”
Products
Avidyne introduces installation kit for Vantage12 displays in Cirrus aircraft
“Avidyne was first to bring big-glass flight decks to the light GA market and now Vantage12 gives owners of these earlier Cirrus models (2000-2008) the ability to easily upgrade to larger 12-inch diagonal glass with touch screens, 3D Synthetic Vision, and most importantly, dual Attitude Reference Systems (ARS) that provide full redundancy and no loss of autopilot in the unlikely event of a display failure,” said Tom Harper, senior director of marketing.
Mike Busch on Aircraft Ownership now available as audiobook
Mike Busch’s guide to aircraft ownership, “Airplane Ownership (Volume 1),” is now available as an audiobook on Audible.
B737 Type Rating Flashcards app introduced
Written by Freddie Ephraim, more than 800 questions and responses ensure review of all the subjects a B737 Type Rating candidate will be tested on during checkrides, airman checks, and interviews, company officials noted.
New tool helps pilots make the Go/No Go decision
By evaluating a wide array of factors including weather conditions, aircraft readiness, pilot experience, and airport characteristics, the digital Flight Risk Assessment Tool helps make informed decisions that prioritize safety prior to takeoff, company officials explained.
Aviat unveils STOL package
The STOL+ package consists of Alaska Gear Company’s Aluminum Husky Lift Struts, ACME Aero’s Stinger Tailwheel, and the EarthX Lithium Battery.
PC-12 prop approved for shorter takeoff performance
The 7-bladed MTV-47 MT-Propeller, known as “The Silent 7,” is now approved by both the FAA and EASA for even shorter takeoff distances, which increases the operational capability of the Pilatus PC-12, according to officials with Germany-based MT-Propeller.
ASA introduces Overcasters 2 for instrument training
When flipped down, Overcasters provide simulated instrument conditions, and when flipped up, the device serves to mimic “instrument-to-visual” transition, ASA officials explain.
Breitling introduces new watch marking first non-stop balloon flight around the world
The Aerospace B70 Orbiter 25th anniversary edition — with its orange dial the color of the Orbiter 3 capsule — contains its very own piece of history: A segment of the original Breitling Orbiter 3 balloon visible through the transparent case back.