Ronald Leung submitted the following photo and note: “My friend’s son Quintin drop by to learn some high-tech avionics at Proteus Flight School at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) where I teach.”
uAvionix’s skyBeacon ADS-B Out Solution TSO’d
uAvionix has received Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA) for its skyBeacon wingtip-mounted ADS-B Out solution.
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Software upgrades adds capabilities to Garmin products
Garmin has released multiple software upgrades and approvals across several products, including the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigators, the G500 TXi/G600 TXi and G500/G600 flight displays, as well as the GFC 600 and GFC 500 autopilots.
Additionally, the G5 electronic flight instrument for certificated aircraft is approved for use as a standby instrument when paired with the G500 TXi or G500 flight displays.
The GFC 500 autopilot is also approved for installation with the G500 TXi or G500 flight displays, while the addition of descent vertical navigation (VNAV) within the GTN aids in descent planning. [Read more…]
Dynon reveals list of expected STC approvals
In an update sent to customers, Dynon Avionics notes that in the coming weeks and months, company officials expect to receive STC approval for additional aircraft models, including the Beechcraft Bonanza and Piper Seneca.
“We’re also adding product capability to the existing STC, which covers Cessna 172 models,” company officials said. [Read more…]
Avidyne unveils ADS-B upgrades
Avidyne Corporation has released upgrades that enable ADS-B on EX5000/EX500/600 MFD and Entegra R9 equipped aircraft.
Software upgrades are also now available that allow the display of ADS-B In traffic on Entegra flight decks. [Read more…]
MGL launches Blaze line of single aviation instruments
Just introduced is the MGL Avionics Blaze range of 3-1/8″ Color Singles.
The Stratomaster Blaze range consists of 15 color display aviation instruments. [Read more…]
Get ADS-B installed in three days
VAN NUYS, California — With the 2020 ADS-B mandatory equipment date fast approaching, many aircraft owners are having a hard time finding a shop that has time to install the required avionics, while others can’t deal with their aircraft being down for the required installation.
In response to that, SoCal Jets, an aircraft maintenance, avionics, and repair station, promises ADS-B Out installations in three days. [Read more…]
Avionics sales continue upward climb
Avionics sales topped $1.3 billion in the first half of 2018, a 15.5% increase over last year.
According to the Aircraft Electronics Association’s second-quarter 2018 Avionics Market Report, sales during the second-quarter months of April, May and June in 2018 topped $682 million, a 17.8% increase compared to the 2017 second-quarter sales of more than $578 million. [Read more…]
New plan upgrades avionics through a monthly subscription
BendixKing has introduced a new Avionics-as-a-Service plan that allows aircraft owners to upgrade their avionics via a monthly subscription instead of an outright purchase.
The company compares it to buying a cell phone plan that includes a phone. [Read more…]
Appareo launches Stratus app with AHRS and ATC Radio Playback
Appareo has released Stratus Horizon Pro, a free iOS application that displays a backup Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS), delivers firmware updates to Stratus receivers, offers ATC Radio Playback, and will soon include Radio Transcription.
Stratus Horizon Pro displays supplemental attitude information driven by a Stratus receiver — essentially creating a “backup glass cockpit” on your iPad, according to company officials. [Read more…]