The Civil Air Patrol has partnered with uAvionix Corporation to deploy an ADS-B receiver network to complement FAA sensor data with low altitude aircraft positions to shorten the time it takes to search for and rescue crashed and missing general aviation aircraft.
Avionics
iFly update includes integration with Avidyne
iFly EFB 12.2 allows pilots to share flight plans to and from Avidyne systems directly from their iFly EFB app, “streamlining the flight preparation process and ensuring data consistency between avionics systems,” company officials said.
Avionics sales break records
The latest figures from the Aircraft Electronics Association show that avionics sales in the second quarter of 2023 topped $823 million — the highest quarterly sales volume since the association began its Avionics Market Report 11 years ago.
Garmin’s PlaneSync now available for retrofit installations
PlaneSync automatically updates avionics databases, logs flight and engine data, and allows aircraft owners to remotely check fuel and systems status via the Garmin Pilot app, according to company officials.
Latest pilot’s guide to avionics unveiled at Oshkosh
The publication helps pilots and aircraft owners make better buying decisions and locate nearly 1,300 AEA member companies in more than 40 countries, including approved maintenance organizations specializing in maintenance, repair, and installation of avionics equipment in general aviation aircraft, according to AEA officials.
Garmin Autoland, Autothrottle ready for retrofit market
The certification marks the first time Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle have been offered as a retrofit solution, as well as the first certification with G1000 NXi, according to company officials. First up: King Air 200 series aircraft.
Dynon unveils D30
The D30 is designed to serve as a backup set of flight instruments in STC’d SkyView HDX systems, providing pilots with “critical backup flight information, including attitude, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, turn rate, and slip/skid indications,” according to company officials.
Garmin introduces height advisor for experimentals and LSA
Garmin has introduced the GHA 15, which uses radar technology to provide height above ground level (AGL) information on G3X Touch flight displays for experimental aircraft and light-sport aircraft (LSA).
Mid-Continent expands Wichita headquarters
“Expanding our company allows us to grow our manufacturing facilities, in-house design, testing capabilities, and engineering department,” says Todd Winter, president and CEO.