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. Please share: 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 →
FreeFlight Systems upgradable XPLORER ADS-B receiver now available
Posted on December 11th, 2012 by Janice Wood
WACO, Texas — Now available from FreeFlight Systems is its XPLORER receiver, a datalink weather receiver with upgradability to full ADS-B In weather and traffic data capabilities when installed with a certified ADS-B Out transmitter. Continue Reading →
NavWorx ADS-B now on a variety of aircraft
Posted on December 11th, 2012 by Janice Wood
ROWLETT, Texas – NavWorx reports the successful installations of its Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) delivering the benefits of NextGen air transportation technology to general aviation aircraft. The company’s flagship product, the ADS600-B, is a single device that transmits and receives... Continue Reading →
Aviation specific workers’ comp plan set to debut
Posted on December 11th, 2012 by Janice Wood
NEW YORK — On Jan. 1, 2013, USAIG will roll out a new workers’ compensation insurance package – AeroComp by USAIG – designed specifically to address the needs of aviation operators. Continue Reading →
Jeppesen pilot training textbooks now available in e-books for iPad-based learning
Posted on December 6th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Jeppesen now offers its complete suite of pilot training textbooks as e-book selections for iPad. Available for download through the Apple iBookstore, Jeppesen’s e-book titles include Instrument/Commercial pilot training, Multi-Engine airplane training, and Flight Instructor training from Jeppesen’s Guided Flight... Continue Reading →
ASA releases new edition of Instrument Flying Handbook
Posted on December 6th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Now available from ASA is the latest edition of the Instrument Flying Handbook. Continue Reading →
New Gleim Flight Instructor Flight Maneuvers book released
Posted on December 6th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Gleim Publications, Inc. has released a new edition of its Flight Instructor’s Flight Maneuvers book. This 5th edition incorporates new features to help CFI candidates pass all portions of their practical test, historically one of the hardest to pass, Gleim... Continue Reading →
Decorate with a Warbird
Posted on December 5th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Almost every pilot dreams of flying a Warbird like the F4U Corsair. Until that day happens, you can still dream of it when you see Sporty’s Corsair Shelf hanging on your wall or sitting on your desk. Continue Reading →
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