HILLSBORO, Ore. — SD Holdings LLC has filed a $66 million patent infringement lawsuit against the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The suit, brought by Peter A. Haas on July 29, claims AOPAs FlyQ Flight Planner infringes two SD Holdings patents. The patents were awarded Dec. 29, 2009 and May 12, 2013, to inventors Roger […]
Flight Planning
AOPA FlyQ EFB now supports Sagetech’s Clarity ADS-B receivers
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) FlyQ Electronic Flight Bag 1.2 app now supports Sagetech’s Clarity family of ADS-B receivers. “We’ve been working with Sagetech since the very beginning to integrate our respective products,” said Steve Podradchik, CEO of Seattle Avionics, which developed the app with AOPA. “It’s a natural pairing because both our […]
Jeppesen launches Mobile FlightDeck 2.1
Jeppesen recently introduced version 2.1 of Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck for iPad and iPad mini. New capabilities include the display of own-ship positioning on geo-referenced terminal procedures and an integrated distance measuring tool that minimizes the need for pilot interaction with the app, according to company officials. Mobile FliteDeck also introduces automatic display of airport taxi […]
New version of FlyQ EFB released
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released version 1.2 of the FlyQ electronic flight bag (EFB) app for the iPad. This upgrade features terrain and obstacle warnings, expanded ADS-B support and a preflight data check, according to AOPA officials. “We’ve enhanced FlyQ EFB with features that increase flight safety, improve ease-of-use and contribute […]
iLog 2.0 released
Cockpit Apps, a company offering iPad solutions for the cockpit, has released iLOG 2.0, incorporating several new capabilities and enhancements resulting from customer input. Introduced last year, iLOG provides pilots with a tool to create FAA-compliant flight and maintenance logs using an iPad. The app is designed to reduce a pilot’s workload while increasing efficiency […]
FAA extends Lockheed Martin’s AFSS contract
The FAA has extended Lockheed Martin’s work providing flight planning and safety support to pilots under the Automated Flight Service Stations (AFSS) contract. The contract option period begins Oct. 1 with a total value of $221 million over two years. Lockheed Martin has held the contract since 2005. Pilots are now able to file and […]
Piper to deliver Jepp data with new aircraft purchase
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft will provide Jeppesen flight data to purchasers of new Piper airplanes, effective immediately. Delivery of new Pipers will include Jeppesen NavData and digital charts onboard and ready for use in flight. New owners of Piper aircraft equipped with Garmin G1000 avionics will receive a PilotPak data bundle that also […]
Jeppesen unveils Mobile FlightDeck VFR
OSHKOSH – Jeppesen has introduced Mobile FliteDeck VFR, a new iPad-based navigation and planning solution designed specifically for private pilots in the continental U.S. operating under visual flight rules (VFR) conditions. Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck VFR is now available with numerous charting navigation coverage options, including full-U.S. VFR coverage with a $49 annual data subscription, company […]
Garmin updates Pilot app
Garmin has released an updated version of the Garmin Pilot app for the iPad and iPhone that incorporates the display of both terrain and obstacles on Garmin’s navigation maps, VFR Sectionals, IFR high and low en-route charts. These terrain and obstacle overlays also include visual alerting of potential hazards and projected impact points, company officials […]