Working together

Posted on April 1st, 2012 by

Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the Evolution Flight Display for general aviation pilots, and Avidyne report that certification is imminent for the interface between the Avidyne DFC90 Digital Autopilot and the Aspen Evolution Pro Primary Flight Display. Please share: Continue Reading →

Mobile Link updated

Posted on March 29th, 2012 by

A free firmware update will be released April 10 for Baron Services’ Mobile Link device on April 10, officials said at Sun ’n Fun. Continue Reading →

Gulf, Pacific Coast Avonics adds Flight Companion from Matchbox

Posted on March 29th, 2012 by

Gulf Coast Avionics and Pacific Coast Avionics have added the Flight Companion from Matchbox to their product offerings. Continue Reading →

Garmin debuts AC-U-KWIK for glass panels

Posted on March 28th, 2012 by

Garmin reported at Sun ’n Fun that it will begin offering AC-U-KWIK Airport Directory data for its glass flight decks. Continue Reading →

Appareo unveils portable in-flight weather for iPad

Posted on March 27th, 2012 by

On opening day of Sun ’n Fun, Appareo  introduced a wire-free weather receiver for the iPad that  requires no monthly subscription. Dubbed Stratus, it combines an ADS-B and GPS receiver into a single unit that wirelessly streams NEXRAD radar, text... Continue Reading →

Garmin Pilot app premieres

Posted on March 27th, 2012 by

Garmin International has released Garmin Pilot, a new aviation app for iOS devices, including the iPad and iPhone, and Android-based mobile devices. The app offers general aviation pilots navigation, trip planning, DUAT(S) filing, weather and electronic flight bag capabilities. Continue Reading →

PocketHorizon debuts

Posted on March 27th, 2012 by

Logical Drive has released PocketHorizon, a battery-backed Standby Artificial Horizon (Attitude Indicator) for any airplane, running on any iOS device from an iPad 3 to an iPhone to an iPod touch, using OS 4.2 or higher. Continue Reading →

See and be seen

Posted on March 27th, 2012 by

Cessna Aircraft officials reported on opening day of SUN ’n FUN that the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, 182 Skylane, and 206 Stationair year 2012 models will now come equipped with the Garmin GTS 800 Traffic Alert System (TAS). This system, when... Continue Reading →

Vertical Power introduces next-generation backup EFIS

Posted on March 26th, 2012 by

Vertical Power has debuted the VP-400 system, a back-up EFIS that flies the aircraft safely to the best runway in an emergency, according to officials. Continue Reading →

NavWorx ADS600 and WxBox now include Wi-Fi

Posted on March 25th, 2012 by

NavWorx has added Wi-Fi to its ADS600 and WxBox line of ADS-B receivers and Universal Access Transceiver (UAT), which are designed to receive subscription-free aircraft traffic and aviation weather. Continue Reading →