FreeFlight Systems’ RANGR FDL-978TX ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) UAT 978MHz transmitter has received TSO-C154c approval from the FAA. The RANGR FDL-978TX system will interface to FreeFlight Systems’ WAAS-GPS receiver 1201, dual antennas, and a panel mounted control head. The system weighs less than 1 pound and also meets all DO-160 testing for helicopter applications, company […]
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CubCrafters introduces MyPanel
CubCrafters has introduced a new instrument panel option featuring space designated for the attachment of a tablet computer or similar device. CubCrafters is calling the option the MyPanel. It can be ordered as an option on any new CubCrafters Carbon Cub or Sport Cub aircraft. “The MyPanel allows the pilot to craft his or her […]
WingX Pro7 adds Zaon Flight System PCAS Traffic
Hilton Software now supports the XRX PCAS Traffic System from Zaon Flight Systems. WingX Pro7 connects wirelessly to the portable XRX traffic system to provide real-time display of traffic threats on its moving map. WingX Pro7 also introduced its new field-tested traffic symbology. These new color-coded symbols improve the visual ergonomics and reduce interpretation time […]
Flight Guide first to provide traffic with Zaon’s PCAS XRX
Airguide Publications has partnered with Zaon Flight Systems to add a traffic alert feature as part of its recently released Flight Guide iEFB v4.1. By attaching Zaon’s PCAS XRX unit to the Flight Guide Fly-Wi GPS unit, you can get TCAS-like traffic alerts overlaid on the moving map display, company officials said. The Zaon unit […]
iFly 700 upgraded
Adventure Pilot has added Geo-Referenced Approach Plates and Airport Diagrams on the Version 6 software update for iFly GPS, as well as ADS-B Weather Support for third party ADS-B weather devices. Every unit will ship with these new features and existing iFly owners can update to the Version 6 software, company officials said. Pilots can […]
A model for leaning the FARs
The bloat we’ve seen in the Federal Air Regulations is a hurdle to those interested in learning to fly. I’ve said it before. Now I’ve got proof. OK, so it’s not regulatory bloat, but it translates. In the September 2011 issue of the Avionics News, a story titled, “Lean & Mean” details how Duncan Aviation […]
Companies team on NextGen weather initiatives
Raytheon has teamed with AirDat and Metron Aviation to provide a new approach for the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) weather programs. The partnership will help the FAA meet its airspace modernization efforts through better weather information that is assimilated into weather processing systems throughout the National Airspace System (NAS), according to company […]
Dynon releases Skyview Version 3.2
Dynon Avionics has introduced Version 3.2 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system, a free software upgrade for all existing SkyView owners that ships standard in all new systems. Version 3.2 improves SkyView GPS mapping, enabling pilots to pan around the map to see detailed airport, airspace, and terrain information for areas away from […]
Appareo Systems releases updates to ALERTS software
Appareo Systems has released several updates to its ALERTS software products. ALERTS – Aircraft Logging and Event Recording for Training and Safety – is a Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) and FDM system designed for light and legacy aircraft where more traditional flight data recorders are too large and costly to be viable choices, company […]