ForeFlight and SiriusXM have introduced SiriusXM Aviation weather service on the newest version of ForeFlight Mobile. ForeFlight’s latest release (version 8.1) is now available on the iTunes App Store. Pilots using the ForeFlight app with the SXAR1 portable receiver can now access SiriusXM’s aviation weather service, which will provide them with access to satellite delivered graphical […]
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ASA debuts Remote Pilot eKit
ASA’s new Remote Pilot eKit combines eBooks, videos, online software, and FAA reference documents to help educate and prepare applicants for the Remote Pilot Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems FAA Knowledge Exam. With this course, applicants will learn the rules and regulations pertaining to commercial drone operations, as well as in-depth knowledge of aeronautical charts, weather […]
Latest version of DroidEFB app released
DroidEFB, a GPS navigation app for pilots for Android mobile devices, has released its latest version, which now has the ability to do Points Of Interest (POI) searches from within the Flight Plan Tab. “Previously, users had to search for Points Of Interest (POI), i.e. business names and addresses, using the search icon at the top of […]
King Schools releases Garmin GTN Essentials course
King Schools has released the Garmin GTN Essentials online course, designed to help pilots get full utility from the Garmin GTN 650 or 750. The course, priced at $179, provides instruction on the fundamental operation and the advanced features of the Garmin GTN 650 and 750, according to company officials. “Pilots have been using King […]
Belite introduces electric turn coordinator
WICHITA — Belite Enterprises has released the new Radiant Turn Coordinator, which provides a visual indication of turn rate along with a visual indication of slip/skid, utilizing a daylight readable color LCD display. Priced at $299.95, it also provides a digital indication of degrees per second in the turn. “Any pilot who has ever wanted to […]
TorchGrip now at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is the TorchGrip, a universal tablet stand and handle. The TorchGrip is compatible with all iPads and most other tablets. The handle will rotate 360°, allowing multiple viewing angles in both portrait and landscape positions.
TECAT now shipping wireless torque measuring and monitoring system
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — TECAT Performance Systems is now shipping its new WISER 4000 wireless torque measuring and monitoring systems. Featuring shunt calibration, TECAT’s latest WISER system is designed to simplify instrumentation verification for users while allowing them to check calibration of the system in the field. The WISER 4000 has been enhanced with two […]
Breitling introduces Navitimer Aurora Blue
Breitling has introduced the Breitling Navitimer GMT Aurora Blue. The 1,000-piece limited edition features an aviation slide rule and a dual timezone system. To adjust the main hour hand to local time, the wearer need only pull out the crown and turn it in either direction in one-hour increments – without losing any precision in terms of the minutes […]
Aviation Mobile Apps launches GPS Coordinate Converter
DALLAS — Aviation Mobile Apps has introduced GPS Coordinate Converter, which gives pilots a faster and simpler way to convert coordinates mid-flight, among other functions. The new app measures distance and bearing, and includes a database of airports and radio navigation aids, a smart keyboard, bookmarks, and a built-in user guide, according to Aviation Mobile Apps Founder Bill DeWeese. According to […]