Aspen Avionics has received FAA approval to install its E5 Electronic Flight Instrument (EFI) into aircraft without a panel mount GPS.
The Evolution E5 EFI is approved for IFR flight when installed with a panel mounted IFR GPS. When installed without a panel mount GPS, the E5 EFI is approved for VFR flight only, according to company officials.
[Read more…]FARGO, North Dakota — Appareo has acquired Aerovie, developer of the Aerovie electronic flight bag (EFB) suite that includes AHRS and synthetic vision, VFR sectional, IFR low/high, and geo-referenced approach charts.
[Read more…]The latest version of Dynon Avionics’ SkyView system software for experimental and light sport aircraft is now available on the Dynon website for download.
The update features the first official release for the Advanced Control Module (ACM). The ACM is a full-featured, plug-n-play digital electrical hub for aircraft equipped with Dynon’s turnkey ADVANCEDPANEL. The latest version of the ACM is now available with electronic circuit breakers, company officials note.
This software update also incorporates improvements to SkyView’s built-in vertical navigation capability to runways and airports, with guidance now displayed as a more intuitive glide slope rather than the previous VSI indications, officials add.
[Read more…]Garmin has unveiled several features in the GTN 650/750 series touchscreen navigators.
With the latest software update and a compatible ADS-B In receiver, pilots can now view new FIS-B weather products on the GTN.
Also, when the GTN 650/750 is paired with a G3X Touch flight display in experimental/amateur-built aircraft, pilots have the option to edit VFR flight plan information from the G3X Touch, according to company officials.
[Read more…]Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 600 autopilot in the Cessna 208/208B (with and without floats).
[Read more…]Two Of Duncan Aviation‘s Satellite Avionics Shops have moved, one on the East Coast and one on the West Coast.
[Read more…]WELLINGTON, Kansas — Air Plains Services, which specializes in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, has added Genesys Aerosystems autopilots to its list of system and avionics upgrade suppliers.
[Read more…]Dynon’s certified SkyView HDX system is now STC and PMA approved for installation in thousands of Bonanza 35 series aircraft.
The approvals usher in “a new era of truly affordable, safety-enhancing integrated avionics systems for thousands of aircraft,” Dynon officials say.
[Read more…]In the first three months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to more than $724 million, according to the Aircraft Electronics Association’s first-quarter 2019 Avionics Market Report.
That represents a 13.2% increase in total sales compared to first-quarter 2018 sales of more than $639 million.
[Read more…]Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 500 autopilot in the Mooney M20 and 36/A36 Bonanza.
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