Avidyne Corp. has named Stephen Gansky of Newtown, Pennsylvania, the grand prize winner of Avidyne’s “FlySafe Giveaway Extravaganza 2” promotion. Gansky, who owns a Piper PA28 Archer, will receive a new IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM, once certified. The IFD540 is valued at... Continue Reading →
Flightstar buys Bloomington Avionics
Posted on January 17th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Flightstar Corp. of Savoy, Ill., recently purchased the assets of Bloomington Avionics Inc. of Bloomington, Ill. The staff at Bloomington Avionics, as well as its complete line of services, will now operate from Flightstar’s FBO facility at Champaign-Urbana’s University... Continue Reading →
Speech recognition system wins FAA approval
Posted on January 17th, 2012 by Janice Wood
VoiceFlight Systems has received an FAA Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the VFS101, allowing it to be installed on almost all types of general aviation aircraft under 6,000 lbs. maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). With this approval... Continue Reading →
G1000 Training Course now an app for general aviation pilots
Posted on January 15th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Now available as an app is Sporty’s G1000 course. In addition to nearly two hours of video content, the app also includes Garmin’s complete Cockpit Reference Guide, two G1000 Training Course Outlines (student and instructor versions), G1000 simulator software for... Continue Reading →
Sandel certifies roll steering upgrade
Posted on January 5th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Sandel Avionics has received FAA TSO certification for a roll steering software upgrade in its 3-ATI SN3500 and 4-ATI SN4500 Primary Navigation Displays. The pilot-selectable feature works with an aircraft’s autopilot or flight director and compatible GPS or FMS unit... Continue Reading →
LogTen Pro 6.0 launches
Posted on December 21st, 2011 by Janice Wood
The latest version of Coradine Aviation Systems’ flagship Logbook for Mac, iPhone and iPad — LogTen Pro 6.0 — has been approved today by Apple and is now available in the App store. Continue Reading →
Hawker Beechcraft launches synthetic vision upgrade program
Posted on December 20th, 2011 by Janice Wood
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) has inked an exclusive agreement with Rockwell Collins to provide Synthetic Vision upgrades for all Pro Line 21-equipped Hawker and Beechcraft platforms. Continue Reading →
Becker receives TSO for transceiver
Posted on December 20th, 2011 by Janice Wood
Becker Avionics has received TSO certification of its new compact 2¼-inch, AR6201 VHF-AM Transceiver, with 8.33 kHz channel spacing and integrated voice activated (VOX) intercom system. Continue Reading →
StandardAero expands mobile services network
Posted on December 20th, 2011 by Janice Wood
StandardAero has further expanded its network of Mobile Service Teams (MST) throughout North America, bringing the total number to 11, with a total of 12 planned by year end. Continue Reading →
Lessons learned during my iPad year
Posted on December 15th, 2011 by GAN Staff
By BILL WALKER I received an iPad for Christmas last year and put it to use straightaway in my Skyhawk. Not knowing which aviation application to use, I tried several. I purchased ForeFlight, Flight Guide and Pilot My-Cast by Garmin,... Continue Reading →
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