The FAA-approved programs align with FAA Part 65 Dispatch curriculum requirements, according to company officials, who note that some automated EFB features have been intentionally disabled to encourage manual flight planning and calculation skills — essential skills for students pursuing FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certification.
Avionics
Air Show Season Brings New Dynon Products
The Dynon Group — encompassing Dynon Avionics, Trig, and Advanced Flight Systems — has introduced several new products, including a stand-alone Engine Monitor configuration for SkyView HDX, a new audio panel and Com radio capabilities for SkyView HDX, and integration with an upcoming SiriusXM Aviation weather integration for Advanced Flight Systems displays.
SafeGyro Debuts
SafeGyro combines heading indication, heading bug, turn coordination, slip/skid awareness, and a motion-history display into one unit.
FAA Recognizes Aircraft Electronics Technician Certification
The AEA petitioned the FAA to recognize the CAET certification as an acceptable means of compliance to the formal education option as listed in Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section 65.101(a)(5)(ii).
Mini Glass Backup Instrument Debuts
Radiant Technology has introduced SafeTurn Plus, a portable, battery-backed backup instrument built for general aviation and experimental aircraft pilots that adds Altitude, VSI, and AGL to a turn coordinator.
Garmin Height Advisor Approved for Certified Aircraft
Previously approved only for experimental aircraft, the FAA has granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the installation of the GHA 15 in more than 500 certified Class I and II aircraft.
Dynon Expands Mooney Autopilot Approvals
Dynon’s autopilot — already available for Mooney M20J/K models equipped with SkyView HDX — is now approved for Mooney M20C, M20D, M20E, and M20F aircraft.
King Air lands itself at KBJC
The pilots lost communication with air traffic control, but the Garmin Autoland system automatically engaged “exactly as designed” when the cabin altitude exceeded safe levels.
Mini Glass Panels introduced for experimental aircraft
The new line includes a turn coordinator, altimeter/VSI, and airspeed vertical tape, according to company officials. An AGL (Above Ground Level) mode provides a dedicated AGL vertical tape for pattern work and low-altitude operations.