Astronics Corp. has acquired privately-held Max-Viz, a developer and designer of Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) for fixed and rotary wing aircraft through both OEM and aftermarket channels in the general aviation, commercial and military aerospace markets, for $10 million in cash. Company officials noted that additional “purchase consideration” of up to $8 million may be […]
Avionics
FAA extends comment period for proposed Part 145 rewrite
Last Friday, the FAA extended the comment period for its notice of proposed rulemaking that is a proposed rewrite of Part 145. The original deadline for the comment period was set for Aug. 20, but has now been extended until Nov. 19. Why should general aviation pilots care? Officials at the Aircraft Electronics Association, note […]
IMC Club opens additional chapters across the nation
IMC Club International will open additional chapters across the nation in the next few weeks. Pilots will gather at CP Aviation in Santa Paula, Calif., on Aug. 25; RedBird Skyport in San Marcos, Texas, on Sept. 13; and MotionAir Aviation on Sept. 14 in Midlothian, Texas, for inaugural meetings. Also, new chapters are planned for […]
Shadin Avionics sells 600th fuel flow system
Shadin Avionics recently delivered its 600th fuel flow system to Air Tractor, which manufactures agricultural aircraft. Air Tractor also announced that Shadin Microflo-L fuel flow systems will be standard on all aircraft deliveries going forward, Shadin officials said. “Shadin Fuel Management systems have a long history of saving aircraft owners money and reducing pilot workload,” […]
New features for Garmin Pilot app
Garmin has unveiled new features and capabilities for the Garmin Pilot app, including support for the GDL 39 portable ADS-B receiver. When paired with a GDL 39, Garmin Pilot can display subscription-free weather and ADS-B datalink traffic information. “Garmin Pilot now offers more valuable, safety-enhancing information than ever before,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin’s vice president […]
STC approval for Aspen Avionic’s Connected Pilot
Aspen Avionics has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval of Connected Pilot, the first in the series of the company’s Connected Panel product line that provides a wireless link between certified instrument panel avionics and portable smart devices. Leveraging Aspen’s Approved Model List, Connected Pilot is available to owners of more than 900 makes and […]
Sporty’s updates Flying the Aspen Evolution
Sporty’s recently updated its “Flying the Aspen Evolution” program with the addition of Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV) displayed on the PFD and MFD, which includes 3D terrain and obstacles, unusual attitude guidance, distance line and range markers, dynamic traffic display and the dynamic flight path marker. “Now that thousands of general aviation pilots have upgraded […]
Precision Flight Controls debuts two training devices
Precision Flight Controls introduced two new products at Airventure: An FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD), the CRX-MAX, and the GT (Glass Trainer), which is pending FAA AATD approval.”Each year we try to bring new cost-effective technologies to market and this year we are excited to introduce our new CRX-MAX Flight Simulator and GT (Glass […]
SportairUSA names new avionics manager
SportairUSA, the central Arkansas FAA Part 145 Repair Station and distributor of sport aircraft, has appointed Monty Crawford avionics manager. “We are happy to welcome Monty to the SportairUSA family,” said Bill Canino, CEO of the company. “He brings a 35 years of experience in installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of avionics and related systems in […]