“When paired with the AV-30-C, these certified components unlock real IFR capability, including seamless autopilot and nav integration, for thousands of legacy GA aircraft,” said uAvionix officials.
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Bring jet engine power to your desk
Designed for pilots, collectors, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of jet engine technology, these 1:32 scale models replicate the motion and structure of actual jet engines, according to Sporty’s officials.
Garmin introduces SmartCharts
Garmin has introduced SmartCharts, an “aviation charting solution that will provide pilots with a simplified and intuitive experience by producing clear and relevant data to depict a chart tailored for their specific flight operation,” according to Garmin officials.
An Aviator’s Field Guide to the Seaplane Rating released
Bill Young’s new guide for aspiring seaplane pilots details what students need to know to earn their Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES) Rating.
Sporty’s introduces new CFI Test Prep Course
The all-digital course features scenario-based questions, oral exam prep, and test-specific study guides, designed to help applicants teach themselves the material, not just learn it, according to Sporty’s officials.
Piper Pilot 100i flight sim debuts
ALSIM has introduced its new Piper Series with the AL100i, designed to replicate the Piper Pilot 100i training aircraft.
Power solution for wing-mounted cameras debuts
FlightFlix.aero has released the Nav Power Spacer, an experimental device designed to deliver continuous power to wing-mounted cameras.
Private Pilot exam guide updated
The 14th edition includes more than 900 questions and responses to ensure all the subjects a private pilot candidate will be tested on during a check ride and review flight are covered, including pilot qualifications, preflight/post-flight procedures, airworthiness, aircraft systems, performance and limitations, airspace, airport operations, weather, flight planning, human factors, night operations, emergency equipment, and more.
New Charles Lindbergh biography released
Released on May 21, 2025, to coincide with the 98th anniversary of Lindbergh’s historic transatlantic flight, “The Enigmatic Aviator: Charles Lindbergh, Revisited,” attempts to set the record straight on Lindbergh, best remembered for his famous solo flight from New York to Paris in 1927 and the kidnapping and murder of his 20-month-old son in 1932.