In-person classroom training for pilots returns to Garmin headquarters, along with other learning opportunities from self-study to free webinars.
Avionics
Avionics sales top $1 billion in first half of 2021
That’s a 7.1% decrease in total sales compared to the first six months of 2020, according to the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Avionics Market Report. However, AEA officials note that the numbers are trending in a better direction now, with April, May and June 2021 sales increasing by 2.1% over the same time frame a year ago.
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.
Garmin’s Smart Glide helps in emergencies when your engine loses power
In the event of the loss of engine power in a single-engine aircraft, a pilot faces the urgent, workload-intensive job of maneuvering the aircraft from its current position to a suitable airport. Smart Glide provides assistance by recommending a suitable airport estimated to be within glide range, as well as providing critical information to the pilot and optimizing select avionics settings, helping save the pilot time and workload.
Avidyne debuts Vantage Flight Display systems
Avidyne Vantage features synthetic vision, hybrid touch user interface, dual-AHRS MFD reversion, and more. First certification for the new system will be legacy Cirrus aircraft with the Entegra flight deck.
New device enables airborne avionics testing
The AVX-10K validates the installation and performance of airborne systems during required bi-annual checks. With test capabilities ranging from a quick system auto-test to in-depth troubleshooting, the AVX-10K can be used for maintenance needs in the cockpit and anywhere around the aircraft.
Aircraft Spruce launch partner for new USB charger line
The new USB chargers come in two parts, a Power Base Module and USB Module inserts. Once installed, the Power Base Module becomes a power receptacle capable of receiving any future USB Module.
FlightData Solutions launches BlueMAX for Cirrus Perspective
The BlueMax is a bluetooth adapter that enables wireless streaming of aircraft data to a portable device. When paired with the company’s free BlueMAX mobile app (available for iOS and Android) the user’s mobile device becomes a portable multifunction display.
Blackhawk expands into avionics
Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies plans to focus on creating new STCs for the turboprop market.