Jeppesen has introduced Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck version 2.0 for iPad, including the recently introduced iPad (4th generation) and iPad mini. Please share: Continue Reading →
Astronics Max-Viz-1500 STC for King Airs expanded
Posted on November 12th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Astronics Corp. recently received an amended Supplemental Type Certificate expanding the number of Beechcraft King Air aircraft that can be equipped with the Astronics Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system to include all King Air models equipped with any video-capable multi function... Continue Reading →
2-inch Glass Standby Display unveiled by Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
Posted on November 8th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has introduced a 2- x 5-inch standby display. The MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM) is a self-contained, solid-state instrument that provides attitude, altitude, airspeed and slip information to the pilot during normal operation or in the... Continue Reading →
MGL Avionics integrates Sandia Mode-C Transponder
Posted on November 4th, 2012 by Janice Wood
TORRANCE, Calif. — MGL Avionics has integrated the Sandia Aerospace STX 165R Remote Mode-C transponder with the its EFIS systems for Experimental and Light-Sport Aircraft, including the MGL Avionics XTreme EFIS; MGL Avionics Odyssey EFIS; MGL Avionics Voyager EFIS; and... Continue Reading →
Autopilot approved for WACO
Posted on November 1st, 2012 by Janice Wood
WACO Classic Aircraft has won FAA approval of the S-TEC System 55X autopilot STC for installation in the WACO YMF-F5C and 5D. Continue Reading →
Pilot’s Guide to Avionics free at NBAA
Posted on October 30th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Distribution of the 2012-13 edition of the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Pilot’s Guide to Avionics continues Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Orlando, Fla., during the 65th annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Meeting & Convention. The free Pilot’s Guide will be available... Continue Reading →
Burt Rutan’s Boomerang flies with UAV Navigation avionics
Posted on October 29th, 2012 by Janice Wood
OSHKOSH — UAV Navigation reports that Burt Rutan’s Boomerang twin-engine, asymmetric plane has been fitted with an Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) which runs on the company’s AP04OEM2 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)/Inertial Navigation System (INS). Continue Reading →
Avionics legend Monte Mitchell passes away at 83
Posted on October 17th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Aircraft Electronics Association is reporting that its former president and a legend in the avionics industry, Monte R. Mitchell, passed away Oct. 16, in Lee’s Summit, Mo., at the age of 83, following a brief illness. Continue Reading →
Updates for iFly GPS released
Posted on October 16th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Adventure Pilot has released its Version 7.5 Software Update for its iFly GPS. Enhancements include Portrait Mode, Interactive Instrument Mode, WAC Charts and more. Continue Reading →
Video series explaining future air navigation systems released
Posted on October 16th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Duncan Aviation recently released a series of videos explaining Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS). This four-par series briefs pilots and aircraft owners on the evolution of FANS, how FANS operates, certification and upcoming mandates. Continue Reading →
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