Originally written by Dale Crane in 1994, the textbook has been updated by an editorial team consisting of aviation mechanics, inspection authorization holders, university professors, aircraft owners, and aviation maintenance journalists.
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Redbird adds training scenarios to app
Practice asymmetric flaps, a snapped control cable, and flying into a boxed in canyon in trio of new training scenarios.
Mid-Continent Instruments adds five new digital instruments to Flex product line
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has unveiled five, new 2-inch digital instruments to its Flex product line: Counter Drum Encoding Altimeters, Airspeed Indicators, GPS Clocks, Battery ACUs, and Attitude Indicators.
uAvionix tailBeaconX earns STC
The initial AML includes more than 550 aircraft makes and models including most major models from Cessna, Piper, Mooney, Beechcraft, and others.
Airlite digital radio introduced
Radiant Technology has introduced AirLite, a 1.6-ounce digital aircraft radio that also receives AM/FM broadcast radio.
True Blue Power debuts wireless chargers for aircraft
The TWC15 Series Wireless Chargers provide up to 15 watts of power to smartphones, wireless earbuds, and personal electronics. They are available in three configurations for aircraft.
New tri-axial accelerometer introduced
The TXA201 utilizes next generation micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technologies to convert gravitational and inertial forces into a DC voltage output for each of the three axis requirements — lateral, longitudinal, and vertical — for flight data recorders and flight data acquisition units, according to company officials.
Garmin introduces D2 Mach 1 pilot watch
The D2 Mach 1 includes preflight, in-flight and post-flight features and tools to assist pilots in navigation and enhance situational awareness, along with multi-band frequency and multi-GNSS support for better and more accurate GPS positioning, Garmin officials said.
uAvionix launches drone avionics trade-up program
The new program enables users of uncertified Mode A/C/S and ADS-B transponders models to trade up to the uAvionix ping200X, the only TSO certified transponder for drones on the market today, according to company officials.