Garmin has received FAA approval of the G5 electronic flight instrument in type-certificated fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. The new STC approved model list (AML) includes 562 aircraft models. The compact G5 serves as a standalone primary source for aircraft attitude or turn coordination information while also displaying secondary information, such as airspeed, altitude and more. “The FAA’s Safer Skies […]
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New Aircraft Spruce catalog released
Aircraft Spruce will begin distributing printed copies and CD versions of its new 2016-2017 catalog at this week’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. According to company officials, there are hundreds of new products in the catalog. Aircraft Spruce currently offers more than 100,000 different items relating to aviation. The 2016-2017 catalog cover is a Britt Dietz original photo […]
2017 FAR/AIM Series now shipping
ASA reports that it is now shipping the 2017 FAR/AIM Series. The FAR-FC and FAR-AMT books are available and shipping now. The FAR/AIM (which includes new 14 CFR Parts 48 and 107 relevant to both manned aircraft and remote pilot operations) will begin shipping Aug. 10. Printed on premium paper, the ASA FAR/AIM Series books […]
Garmin and Jeppesen partner to expand Garmin Pilot app capabilities
Garmin and Jeppesen have partnered to integrate Jeppesen terminal charts with the iOS-based Garmin Pilot app. “Teaming with our long-standing partner Garmin to provide Jeppesen terminal charts for the Garmin Pilot app marks a new era for the availability of Jeppesen charts. The comprehensive Garmin Pilot combined with Jeppesen charts establishes a world class app for the […]
ASA releases 2017 test preps, test guides and prepware
ASA’s 2017 Test Preps and Test Guides are now shipping, while Prepware Software begins shipping the last week of July. The 2017 Test Prep and Test Guide books include five free online tests and the option for pilot applicants to receive their endorsement (test authorization). Test Preps for pilots include the Computer Testing Supplement with the same […]
AML STC expansion granted for FreeFlight’s ADS-B systems
WACO, Texas — FreeFlight Systems has received an Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) expansion for its RANGR line of ADS-B systems for Part 23 aircraft. This expansion adds pressurized and composite aircraft to the company’s existing AML, bringing the total number of covered aircraft to more than 780 general aviation aircraft makes and models. […]
Garmin introduces wireless Database Concierge
Garmin has introduced an expanded Connext portfolio of connectivity solutions with the Flight Stream 510 MultiMediaCard (MMC), which enables wireless database transfer capabilities between the Garmin Pilot app on a mobile device and the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigators. The Flight Stream 510 card installs into the existing card slot of the GTN and enables Garmin Database Concierge, […]
Guardian Avionics introduces line of USB power solutions for GA
TUCSON, Arizona — In response to growing demand for USB power in general aviation cockpits as the use of tablets and smartphones becomes more common, Guardian Avionics has unveiled a new line of USB power solutions for both panel mounted and remote mounted applications. The new iFDR Power 250 series provides power conversion, bringing 9 […]
Wireless sensor to measure in-flight torque data on experimentals to debut at Oshkosh
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh later this month, TECAT Performance Systems will demonstrate the first commercially available wireless sensor capable of measuring in-flight torque data on experimental aircraft with real-time results. TECAT will show the WISER 4000 wireless torque measurement system used to gather this data, and demonstrate the system’s installation and […]