WYOMING, Mich. — GRT Avionics has lowered prices on all of its EFIS systems by over 30%, while retaining all the features, according to company officials. Customers can now purchase a 10.4-inch Horizon HXr system for $5,650 — more than $3,500 under the previous retail price. This package includes everything needed for a single-display, single-AHRS […]
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Avidyne autopilot approved for Bonanzas
Avidyne Corporation has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for the installation of its DFC90 Digital Autopilot in Beechcraft Bonanza series aircraft when interfaced with the Evolution Pro Primary Flight Display (EFD1000 PFD) from Aspen Avionics. Avidyne previously certified the DFC90 with the Entegra PFD in the Cirrus SR20 and SR22 and […]
FreeFlight Systems to provide upgraded avionics for aircraft in Capstone Project
FreeFlight Systems has been selected by the FAA to provide upgraded ADS-B avionics for as many as 600 aircraft that were instrumental in the development of ADS-B in the Capstone Program. The FAA chose FreeFlight Systems for the ADS-B upgrade program after an industry-wide, open competitive bidding process. The program fulfills an FAA commitment to […]
Piper receives FAA nod for G1000 in Archers
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft, Inc. has received Type Certificate approval from the FAA to incorporate the Garmin G1000 avionics suite into new single-engine Piper Archer aircraft models available in 2013. Initial fleet customers for the new Garmin G1000-equipped Piper Archers include the Florida Institute of Technology and CAE Oxford Aviation Academy. The Florida […]
Dynon Avionics offers rebate
Dynon Avionics is offering a $130 rebate to pilots who buy the D1 Pocket Panel, a backup attitude instrument. For a limited time the D1 is $1,295 after rebate. All D1s purchased between now and June 30 are eligible for the rebate. To claim the rebate customers must submit a completed rebate form, along with […]
Belite introduces line of digital instruments
Belite Aircraft and Electronics has introduced a collection of digital aircraft instruments for LSA and ultralight aircraft at this week’s SUN ’n FUN. The company’s digital altimeter is designed to show altitude on a large, easy-to-read digital LCD display. It also calculates and displays density altitude, based on current cabin temperature, as well as system […]
PilotMall debuts Advanced Panel simulator cockpit
Pilot Mall has introduced its table-top flight simulator instrument panel integrating Saitek ProFlite instruments, avionics and flight controls into a modular, add-as-you-go device for home and flight school. Pilot Mall’s FLIGHT TRAINING COCKPIT – ADVANCED PANEL begins with a new 21-by-31-inch metal instrument panel with pop-out cut-outs, into which are inserted individual instruments, avionics and […]
Sporty’s launches second-generation Stratus
Sporty’s Pilot Shop, along with partners ForeFlight and Appareo, released a second generation Stratus ADS-B receiver today at SUN ’n FUN. The new Stratus adds ADS-B traffic and a built-in AHRS. “Stratus has been tremendously successful and practically invented a product category,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “Now, just 12 months later, the new […]
Garmin Pilot app updated
Garmin has released an updated version of the Garmin Pilot app for the iPad and iPhone that incorporates Garmin’s dynamic navigation maps. The new dynamic maps enable numerous capabilities, including track-up orientation, faster map rendering, higher resolution at tighter zoom levels and SafeTaxi integration on the moving map, according to company officials. With the new […]