“AirLite GPS is designed to be a very inexpensive personal navigation tool, offering features useful for pilots, adventurers, and hikers,” said James Wiebe, founder of Radiant Technology. “With its very sensitive and quick-acquiring GPS module, it can track up to 14 satellites simultaneously.”
Avionics
Avionics sales up over 22%
The quarterly report offers mixed results, as the industry posted a lower dollar amount in sales when compared to the fourth quarter of last year, while at the same time reporting an increase in sales of more than 22% compared to the first three months of 2022.
Garmin autopilot certified in Navajo Chieftains
The company also reports its Smart Rudder bias is also certified in the PA-31-350s equipped with the autopilot.
Spirit Aeronautics certified as FAA Repair Station at KFTW
Serving the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex, from a 70,000-square-foot hangar at the airport, provides avionics installations, modifications, and flight line support for aircraft owners.
New California location for Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
Relocating from Van Nuys, to a new facility, less than 10 miles west, in Chatsworth.
Aspen rolls back price on Evolution E5
To commemorate the fifth anniversary of the initial certification and shipment of the Evolution E5, Aspen Avionics is rolling back the price of the primary flight display by $1,000 to $4,995.
Digital standby pack introduced
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has introduced an all-digital version of the company’s 2-inch standby package. The new, digital standby family features the company’s Flex Attitude Indicator, Flex Counter Drum Encoding Altimeter, and Flex Airspeed Indicator. All three are AML STC’d on more than 180 aircraft models.
uAvionix AV-Mag approved for installation in certified aircraft
The approval opens the door for thousands of AV-30-C users to enjoy improved Directional Gyro performance through magnetic aiding, resulting in better navigation and a safer flying experience, according to officials with the Montana-based company.
True Blue Power introduces lithium batteries for general aviation
Weighing just 10 pounds, they are the company’s smallest and lightest aircraft batteries, according to True Blue officials, who note the company now offers lithium-ion batteries for all markets, from experimental and homebuilt to the largest commercial and defense aircraft.