The latest edition of the Instrument Procedures Handbook (FAA-H-8083-16) is now available from ASA in print and eBook formats. This handbook supersedes the previous edition (FAA-H-8261-1A), which was last updated in 2007. Designed as a technical reference for all pilots who operate under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the national airspace system, the Instrument Procedures […]
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Lightspeed teams up with CloudAhoy for summer promotion
Lightspeed Aviation has partnered with CloudAhoy on a new promotion that gives U.S. pilots a standard annual subscription to the online flight tracking and debriefing service when they purchase any new Lightspeed headset between now and Aug. 17, 2014, and register it by Aug. 31, 2014. “The CloudAhoy app has received accolades from the pilots that […]
FltPlan launches free Android app
FltPlan has launched its free Android Go app designed as an alternative to the iPad which, until now, has been the primary device available for inflight usage. FltPlan’s new redesigned FltPlan Go for Android is the mirror image of its iPad Go app, introduced earlier this year. The company points out that if you are […]
Lighten up in a pilot T-shirt
Sporty’s has added to its line of humorous T-shirts with two new options: Cool Pilot: Wear this shirt and help prove what pilots already know: Being a pilot doesn’t make you cool, but if you’re cool, you’re probably a pilot. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: You might not want to go before the judge with this T-shirt […]
AvPlan EFB 4.0.1 released
AvPlan has released AvPlan EFB 4.0.1. The maintenance update adds the following new features: Start/stop timer in HUD BRG display in HUD to show the bearing to the next waypoints Australian PCA chart added to ‘Local Maps’ Airspace overlays are ‘thicker’ and appear when the map is more zoomed out Added support for TACANs Airports with only […]
Tax software offers new data import feature
Flight Tax Systems has launched its data import feature, which allows pertinent flight data to be imported into the software from a schedulers’ software download or Excel spreadsheet. Flight information is mapped through a quick and easy import process, according to company officials, who note that step-by-step instructions are provided to ease users through the process. FTS […]
Origin Technologies introduces new sensor
Origin Technologies Corp., a provider of off-the-shelf contour measurement systems, has introduced its latest LaserGauge sensor, model HS722. “The HS722 is our smallest sensor to date and is perfect for measuring edge radius, break angles, chamfer angles and other small features in hard-to-reach areas.” said Ken Creekmore, Origin Technologies co-founder. “The HS722 sensor is so compact, […]
Belite introduces liquid fuel probe sensor
Belite Electronics has introduced a Liquid (Fuel) Probe sensor. The patent-pending new sensor system is inserted into the bottom of any fuel tank and will provide a calibrated indication of empty to full for any size or shape of fuel tank, from a minimum depth of 6 inches up to a maximum depth of 48 inches, according […]
Victor Technologies creates free web-based learning system
Victor Technologies has launched a new training site that allows users access to training materials and tools from the company’s website. Content is now available without log in or registration credentials, and it has been optimized for access on mobile devices, officials noted. Victor Technologies manufactures cutting, gas control and specialty welding equipment under brand names […]