Hilton Software and Baron Services have teamed to offer Baron’s advanced weather data integrated within WingX Pro7 Version 7.0. This combination delivers to pilots the ability to graphically display both real-time and predictive weather information with their flight plan. The result is a highly customizable interactive map with a split screen view, according to company […]
Flight Planning
AvMap EKPs now compatible with iFlightPlanner
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — iFlightPlanner and AvMap have unveiled the addition of compatible technology that will allow pilots the ability to export flight routes planned using the iFlightPlanner.com Flight Wizard to their AvMap GPS navigators. iFlightPlanner features a collection of cloud-based flight planning products for the United States that are accessible via iFlightPlanner.com, mobile.iFlightPlanner.com or […]
Jeppesen teams with Pacific Coast Avionics
Jeppesen and Pacific Coast Avionics now offer Jeppesen’s NavData and charting information in bundled service options. Jeppesen data is now available for Garmin, Avidyne, Dynon Avionics and Aspen Avionics units for general aviation pilots, through the new bundled service agreement with Pacific Coast Avionics. A dedicated Pacific Coast Avionics Web portal has been created for […]
ForeFlight introduces digital visual navigation charts in Canada
ForeFlight has unveiled the availability of digital navigation charts and information for Canada. The complete set of NAV CANADA charts is optimized for display on the iPad and provides pilots mobile access to Visual Navigation Charts (VNC), Visual Terminal Area Charts (VTA), and the Canadian Flight Supplement (CFS). “We are happy and fortunate to have […]
iFlightPlanner enhanced
All iFlightPlanner.com maps, including the VFR and IFR charts available at iFlightPlanner.com/AviationCharts and those found in the Flight Wizard, now feature vertical airspace profiles and a redesigned mapping interface with full-screen viewing capability. Special Use Airspace (NSA, MOA, Alert, Warning, Prohibited and Restricted Areas) as well as Class B, C, D and E airspace information […]
Become a ForeFlight expert with Sporty’s new training course
If you’ve resisted using the ForeFlight app fearing a steep learning curve, Sporty’s has a new training program that’s full of basic how-to. The course begins with showing you how to download the ForeFlight app and start your subscription. “There’s a lot to learn on ForeFlight, and this course is produced for the everyday pilot. […]
Enhanced Search & Rescue Service for general aviation released
Lockheed Martin has released new updates to its Flight Services automation system and Pilot Web Portal. The Surveillance-Enhanced Search and Rescue service (SE-SAR) allows Lockheed Martin to automatically monitor flights and determine if aircraft stop moving, stop reporting their position, or transmit an emergency signal. As a result, the system is able to initiate search […]
New features, ADS-B weather for AOPA’s FlyQ iPad Electronic Flight Bag
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has just made the FlyQ EFB (electronic flight bag), an in-cockpit iPad application, smarter with the release of version 1.1. New features include Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) in-flight weather with support for the new Dual XGPS 170 ADS-B + WAAS GPS receiver. When paired with the Dual ADS-B […]
Pilot Central launches
Pilot Central of Atlanta launched its one-stop-shopping website at last week’s SUN ’n FUN. It’s designed to centralize a pilot’s personal and aviation needs all in one place, according to Pilot Central president Elliott Borenstein. Those who enroll on the website can select a permanent, lifelong aviation email address. Choices are ‘YourName’@FAAInstructor.com, ‘YourName’@FAAExaminer.com ‘YourName’@FAAPilotCentral.com, ‘YourName’@FAAPilotMail.com, ‘YourName’@AVSportPilot.com […]