World Aircraft Company, a manufacturer of Light-Sport Aircraft, has chosen the Vertical Power VP-X Electronic Circuit Breaker System for all its aircraft electrical wiring and to control the lights, trim and flaps. The VP-X integrates tightly with the Dynon SkyView EFIS, allowing pilots to monitor the status of individual devices and manage the entire electrical […]
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SportairUSA chooses Vertical Power VP-X for LSA
SportairUSA, distributor of the Sting and Sirius Light-Sport Aircraft, has chosen the Vertical Power VP-X Electronic Circuit Breaker System to manage the electrical system and control the trim and flaps. The VP-X integrates with electronic flight information systems (EFIS) from Dynon, Grand Rapids Technology and Garmin, allowing pilots to monitor the status of individual devices […]
Kitchener completes upgrade package for Cessna 208
Ontario, Canada — Kitchener Aero Avionics (KAAV) as completed a new avionics upgrade package for the Cessna C208 Caravan. The heart of the upgrade is an Aspen EFD-1000C3 PFD and Class B TAWS. “For hardworking Caravans – especially those in commercial operations – this mod can really make a difference” says KAAV President Barry Aylward. […]
Levil Technology debuts new handheld
New from Levil Technology is the iLevil SW, an iPad-compatible, self-contained “panel in the palm of your hand” device. It gives attitude information; has a WAAS GPS for charts and synthetic vision; displays information from external hardware such as an engine monitors; and is an ADSB-in receiver. The three-hour battery is rechargeable through a USB […]
Founder of Treasure Coast Avionics passes away
Lawrence (Larry) Holland, founder of Treasure Coast Avionics in Florida, passed away March 3 after a long illness. He was born in 1944 in Wichita, the Air Capital of the World. His love for electronics and ham radio led him to start his career at Bevan Rabell 1964. In 1971 he moved to Savannah, Ga., […]
GRT Avionics forum debuts
WYOMING, Mich. — GRT Avionics has created a new Internet forum dedicated to GRT electronic flight instrumentation products. The new forum is part of a redesigned website, company officials noted. “We feel that a user forum is a crucial tool for connecting to our customers, whether it’s providing a 24-hour interactive source for tech support […]
Flight Guide adds ADS-B in-flight weather
The Flight Guide iEFB (v5.0.4) has added ADS-B in-flight weather via Sky Radar single and dual band units from Radenna. Larry Garcia, owner of Airguide Publications said, “Flight Guide iEFB now displays live color coded weather and data such as NEXRAD, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, TFRs and Winds Aloft as an overlay on any VFR or IFR chart, providing increased situational awareness and flight safety.” Airguide Publications, […]
Pipistrel selects Dynon for 2013 lineup
For the 2013 season, Pipistrel’s Sinus, Virus and Virus SW lineup now feature Dynon Avionics D-180 instruments as standard equipment. Pipistrel is offering a newly designed extra-large instrument panel on these airplanes as an option. For the flagship Virus SW 100 equipped with the Rotax 912 iS engine, Pipistrel selected the SkyView system as standard. […]
Garmin optimizes GTN series for helicopters
Garmin has unveiled new features and capabilities of the GTN series touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM that address the specific needs of helicopter operations. Enhancements include environmental qualification meeting stringent helicopter vibration and temperature testing standards, optional Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatibility, optional built-in Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS) and more. “We recognize that helicopter operations […]