Cobham’s synthetic vision glass cockpit has been approved for single-pilot IFR operation of the Bell 412 helicopter by the FAA with the granting of an STC to Arrow Aviation. This marks the world’s first IFR approval for a synthetic vision system in a helicopter, according to Cobham officials. The Search and Rescue unit of North […]
Avionics
Dynon software upgrade now available
Dynon Avionics, Inc. has released software version 5.1 for its EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) and EMS (Engine Monitoring System) products. The software upgrade is available free to all existing EFIS-D10A, EFIS-D100, FlightDEK-D180, EMS-D10, and EMS-D120 customers and will ship with new instruments. Dynon Avionics EFISs are installed in thousands of aircraft and are used […]
New low-cost glass panels from Dynon
Dynon Avionics, Inc. has released two new EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) products. The EFIS-D6 and EFIS-D60 offer modern glass panel avionics at the cost of $1,600 and $1,900. These basic, more affordable versions of Dynon’s best-selling primary flight displays are designed for pilots who want to save panel weight, space, and installation time compared […]
Aircraft Spruce offers avionics shopping tools online
Aircraft Spruce.com now offers online tools to simplify the avionics ordering process, including the Avionics Panel Builder, Headset Buyer’s Guide, Avionics Buyer’s Guide, shopping lists features, and more. The Panel Builder allows you to plan your panel without having to search all over the Internet. Using drop down menus, you can easily search our large […]
Olson named CEO of Shadin Avionics
Shadin Avionics has appointed David Olson interim CEO. He replaces Allan Kramer, who resigned Oct. 8. According to company officials, Olson has substantial executive management experience in the aerospace and defense industry, both in the U.S. and internationally. Since 1978, Shadin Avionics has specialized in the design, manufacture, support and distribution of fuel flow systems, […]
Sandel Avionics and S-TEC Announce Successful Pairing of Flight Displays and Autopilots
Sandel Avionics and S-TEC have announced the successful testing of Sandel’s SA4550 Primary Attitude Display with S-TEC’s System 55, 55X, 60-2 and 65 autopilots. S-TEC will list the SA4550 as an approved flight director for use with these autopilots. “This opens the door for numerous aircraft owners, especially in the turboprop market, who would like […]
TropicAero.com Re-Designs Website
TropicAero.com has recently undergone a re-design of its on-line aviation retail store. The new website showcases portable aviation electronics, pilot supplies, training materials, cockpit accessories, apparel and safety equipment from manufacturers such as Garmin, David Clark, Telex, ICOM, Bose, and Lightspeed. The new TropicAero.com site offers web pages that are cleaner and more concise. Drop-down/fly-out […]
L-3’s SmartDeck Receives FAA Certification
L-3 Avionics has received TSO Authorization and an STC from the FAA for its SmartDeck Integrated Flight Controls and Display System. The STC has been awarded for the Cirrus Design SR22 G2 model, and L-3 Avionics will offer the STC through authorized dealers for retrofit. “SmartDeck’s user interface is designed to boost pilot confidence and […]