The PlaneEnglish Aviation Radio Simulator (ARSim) has been updated with a new TRAINER mode that offers a progressive radio communications training curriculum with “Stage Checks” that unlock more complex levels of training and gives users the chance to earn an Aviation Comms Wings badge for completing all the modules.
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2022 FAR/AIM series now available
The FAR/AIM books comes with a free subscription service that updates you throughout the year if a rule changes.
King Schools releases flashcard app
“Flashcards will never replace the knowledge and understanding that comes from a quality video ground school, but flashcards sure can help prepare for the way the FAA asks the questions. It’s a big boost toward achieving a high score on your FAA exam.”
uAvionix receives FAA nod for drone GPS receiver
The Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS)/Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capable GPS for drones is the first to be FAA certified, according to company officials.
New line of magnetos from Kelly Aero
The mags are manufactured at Kelly’s Montgomery, Alabama, facility and will begin shipping in September 2021.
New app ‘gamifies’ flight training
Pilots don’t need access to a Redbird flight simulator to benefit from the app, according to company officials, who note it has a lot of content, including articles, videos, quizzes and more.
Big data analytics for general aviation
As part of a “data transparency campaign,” Planephd.com has published a homepage for every aircraft in the United States. Users can “claim your plane” and assume ownership of their aircraft on the Planephd website, entitling them to update aircraft specs as appropriate and even write reviews on their make and model, sharing feedback on everything from the airframe, avionics, and even STC performance with the community at large.
New tundra wheel for LSA debut
“These wheels make converting your LSA to tundra tires a simple and inexpensive task, and they allow a quick and easy reversion to the originals, in case you are operating from a different base,” said Claire Beringer.
STC for BendixKing autopilot in Mooneys in the works
The STC will cover Mooney M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, M20R, M20S, M20TN, M20U, and M20V aircraft.