Garmin has received FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization and Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML STC) approval for the GDL 88 series, a dual-link ADS-B solution for certified aircraft. Please share: Continue Reading →
406 ELT to be required for flights to Bahamas and Mexico
Posted on December 30th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Jim Parker at Caribbean Flying Adventures is alerting pilots that they will soon need a 406 ELT for flight to the Bahamas and Mexico. Continue Reading →
Flight Guide iEFB updated
Posted on December 25th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Flight Guide iEFB v.5.0, which features ADS-B in-flight weather, is now available. Continue Reading →
Radio Navigation Sim app for students released
Posted on December 23rd, 2012 by Janice Wood
Digital Aviation has released the Radio Navigation Simulator ‘Student’ edition-Instrument Navigation Trainer for Pilots, for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, which includes instrument panels suited to the requirements of student pilots at the beginning of their IFR training. Continue Reading →
Dynon launches Skyview Version 5.0
Posted on December 20th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Dynon Avionics has released Version 5.0 software for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system, which delivers ADS-B based traffic and weather. Continue Reading →
WingX releases Version 6.9
Posted on December 20th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Hilton Software has released WingX Pro7 Version 6.9, which includes enhancements including SmartTaxi, Search And Rescue Grids and Search Patterns. The iPad app also supports the Dual XGPS170 Bluetooth ADS-B Receiver. Continue Reading →
ADS-B weather and traffic receiver now shipping
Posted on December 18th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Dual Electronics is now shipping its new XGPS170 GPS + ADS-B Weather & Traffic Receiver for iPad, iPhone and Android devices to authorized resellers in the U.S. The receiver carries a suggested retail price of $799. Continue Reading →
Satcom Direct launches FlightDeck 360
Posted on December 17th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Satcom Direct has launched FlightDeck 360, a mobile application that enables customers to view real-time flight data and utilize datalink communications before and during a flight using an Internet connection and iPad. Continue Reading →
Garmin expands global aviation charting capabilities
Posted on December 13th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Garmin has released its European VFR and IFR charts for the aera 795/796 aviation portable GPS, with VFR data sourced directly from Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS). Continue Reading →
Soloy Aviation Solutions now Cobham/S-TEC dealer
Posted on December 12th, 2012 by Janice Wood
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Soloy Aviation Solutions is now a Cobham/S-TEC dealer. Continue Reading →
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