Researchers at the University of Michigan are surveying general aviation pilots on their experience with modern Primary Flight Displays (PFDs).
BlackBox partners with Aspen Avionics
Aspen Avionics and BlackBox Aviation Systems have partnered to give users of BlackBox Aviation Systems’ new BlackBox Aviation Data Manager, an aircraft and pilot record management solution for general aviation, direct access to aircraft performance and flight data via Aspen Avionics’ Connected Panel technology.
Flight Companion from Matchbox added to line-up
Rick Garcia, president of Gulf Coast Avionics Corp., has announced that both Gulf Coast Avionics and Pacific Coast Avionics have added the Flight Companion from Matchbox to their product offerings.
NavWorx offers free ADS-B weather With WxBox
NavWorx has added Wi-Fi support to its line of ADS-B receivers and Universal Access Transceiver (UAT). The company’s WxBox is a portable unit designed to receive free broadcast weather from a nationwide network of ADS-B stations. Wi-Fi enables NavWorx ADS-B devices to exchange data wirelessly with a variety of portable and panel-mounted display devices, including Garmin, iPad, and other popular devices, company officials said.
L-3 debuts next-gen ESIS
L-3 Avionics Systems has released its updated GH-3900 Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS).
True Blue Power debuts static inverter
True Blue Power has introduced a new, high-power static inverter, the TI1200. The inverter produces 115 VAC at 60 Hz for 1200 watts of “wall outlet” power from an aircraft’s 28 VDC input. It powers high-tech cabin solutions, including in-flight entertainment systems, on-board galleys, or devices such as emergency medical and law enforcement equipment.
Aspen Avionics’ Evolution backup display TSO’d
Aspen Avionics has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval of the Evolution Backup Display system. Now available for third party STC and OEM applications, the Evolution Backup Display is a fully digital, independent flight display system designed to replace mechanical backup instruments used in Part 23 EFIS installations.
BlackBox Aviation Data Manager now available
BlackBox Aviation Systems has announced the public beta availability of the pilot logbooks portion of BlackBox, an aviation data manager for general aviation. BlackBox is a cloud-based digital record management solution for general aviation that frees pilots from the burden of recording and protecting paper records, while allowing them to keep their paper records up-to-date effortlessly.
True Blue Power introduces battery tester, charger
True Blue Power introduced a new benchtop test set that doubles as a battery recharger, the TT43.
True Blue certifies lithium emergency power supply
True Blue Power has certified the TS835-5 lithium-ion emergency power supply with 28-volt output plus integrated 5-volt output for special lighting requirements.


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