The 78-inch diameter Hartzell Talon replaces the standard wood core three-blade propeller to provide a 2.5% increase in takeoff acceleration, 5% decrease in takeoff distance, and a 5% increase in climb performance, company officials report.
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ASA updates Multi-Engine Oral Exam Guide
The latest edition has been updated to reflect current references and regulatory changes. New and updated questions related to primary and secondary flight controls have been added, as well as a new section on oxygen systems. The checklist section on conducting multi-engine maneuvers and emergency procedures has also been updated.
tailBeaconX ADS-B transponder receives FAA nod
The tailBeaconX, which replaces a rear navigation light in general aviation aircraft, includes a transponder, ADS-B OUT, SBAS GPS, and rear LED position light.
Sporty’s better barf bag makes a bad time better
“It’s not a glamorous product, but it’s one that needs to be easy to use and effective,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “Having some Better Barf bags on board is a great insurance policy. They contain the mess rather than creating a bigger one.”
Sporty’s updates E6B app
Sporty’s updated E6B includes 22 aviation functions, 20 conversions, a clock/timer feature and a weight & balance calculator.
New radar altimeters designed to mitigate 5G interference
When the original specification was created for radar altimetry decades ago, the Radio Frequency (RF) environment was protected. However, with new terrestrial broadband datalink systems such as 5G, these devices may be compromised.
Sporty’s Flight Gear gets a makeover
The six flight gear bags boast features suggested by pilots.
FreeFlight ADS-B transceiver approved for more than 400 GA airplanes
The new Datalink ADS-B transceiver is designed to interface with a broad range of aircraft avionics and tablet applications.
Flight Outfitters introduces Seaplane Duffels
The waterproof Seaplane Duffel is the first release in the company’s new Seaplane line.