For the last three years, CommitLift has been supplying panel-mounted USB Battery Charging devices for homebuilt aircraft and other vehicles with 12-volt battery systems. Up until now, however, they had to be tailored to the device to be charged: iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tablet, smart-phone, etc. However, the company’s latest charger can adapt to whatever device […]
Products
Garmin introduces ADS-B solution for GA
Garmin has introduced the GDL 84 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) datalink, which is the latest addition to Garmin’s lineup of certified ADS-B solutions. The GDL 84 provides an all-inclusive, minimally intrusive solution for aircraft owners looking to satisfy the requirements of NextGen, while providing the benefits offered by ADS-B In without the need to significantly modify […]
New Smith & Wesson flashlight at Sporty’s
The new Smith & Wesson flashlight is now available from Sporty’s. This slim, but powerful, flashlight is the newest addition to Sporty’s line-up of Smith & Wesson products. The hands-free design incorporates white and red LEDs all in a slim profile that fits in a shirt pocket. One button operates the flashlight, making it easy […]
New book on tailwheel checkout published
Just published is “Notes on the Tailwheel Checkout and an Introduction to Ski Flying,” which covers the basics for both the tailwheel and ski plane ratings. Author Burke Mees provides commentary on the finer points of flying these special types of aircraft, and insights about the learning process that will help prepare students for flight […]
FreeFlight debuts FRX 250 ADS-B for business aircraft
FreeFlight Systems has introduced the FRX-250 system, integrating an ADS-B In FIS-B weather data receiver and a certified GPS/GNSS ADS-B position source. The FRX-250 combines the FreeFlight Systems certified RANGR ADS-B In receiver and its 1203C WAAS/GPS sensors currently installed in business and commercial transport aircraft worldwide. In U.S. airspace, the ADS-B In receiver enables FIS-B subscription-free […]
ProManagement debuts for first-time aircraft owners
Textron Aviation announced at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition in Orlando that it is expanding its ProAdvantage customer support suite with the introduction of ProManagement, a program designed to help first-time owners navigate aircraft operations. ProManagement allows first-time aircraft owners to use the company’s expertise regarding all aspects of aircraft ownership […]
FreeFlight introduces FTX-200 ADS-B system
FreeFlight Systems has introduced the FTX-200 1090ES Transponder with integrated GPS system for business aircraft. The TCAS I-compatible system is a cost-effective alternative to expensive avionics upgrades for NextGen ADS-B Out compliance, according to officials with the Waco, Texas-based company. The FTX-200 is designed for business jet operators who do not require diversity mode but need […]
MyGoFlight to showcase four new products at NBAA
MyGoFlight, maker of iPad and tablet gear for pilots, will be showcasing four new products at the National Business Aviation Association Convention, which kicks off Oct. 21 in Orlando, Florida. “The iPad and tablet computer have become universally adopted by pilots of all types – general aviation, corporate, commercial and military,” said Charles Schneider, CEO […]
AV100 headset impresses this head
Headsets are a lot like underwear…very personal yet very important. Some pilots like style, some look for quiet, and some lead with price, but all pilots look for comfort. And to make it difficult for the manufacturers, no headset fits two heads the same. AKG Aviation, a division of Austria-based audio technology pioneer Harman, debuted […]