OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin has introduced a GPS watch designed specifically for aviators. D2’s features include Garmin’s signature direct-to and nearest navigation functions, as well as a built-in altimeter with adjustable baro setting, altitude alerting capabilities, display of both local and Zulu/UTC time, and the ability to integrate with the Garmin Pilot app, VIRB action […]
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Sectional Charts: Not just for the cockpit
The most popular and colorful aviation charts are now available framed from Sporty’s Wright Bros. Collection. Beginning with a sectional chart and specified city or airport of your choosing, Sporty’s in-house framing department will smooth out the folds, then mount and frame the chart in a black frame. Dimensions will vary depending on the area […]
Dynon debuts D2 Pocket Panel Portable EFIS
Dynon has introduced the D2, a second model to the Pocket Panel product line. The D2 adds WiFi connectivity to allow flight data to be sent to iPad, smartphone, and tablet aviation applications, and has a second screen with a G-Meter. WiFi connectivity allows attitude and GPS ground speed, altitude, Gs, and ground track to […]
Hartzell’s Swept Prop for TBM gets FAA OK
Hartzell Propeller has received type certificate approval from the FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency for an advanced swept airfoil structural composite five-blade propeller for TBM 700/850 aircraft. The new design, specifically engineered for the single-engine TBM turboprop, delivers faster takeoff acceleration, higher cruise speeds and better climb, along with less noise, according to company […]
New edition of Glider Flying Handbook released
Last updated in 2003, the newly revised Glider Flying Handbook is the FAA’s primary technical manual for the required aeronautical knowledge necessary to operate a glider. It is essential reading for applicants preparing for the exams for private, commercial, or flight instructor pilot certificates with a glider rating, as well as for currently certificated glider […]
Piper, ATP to debut POH for iPad at AOPA Summit
Piper Aircraft and Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) will debut new, electronic Pilot Operating Handbook (E-POH) libraries for Piper’s M-Class and Twin-Class aircraft using the HubConnect App for iPad from ATP. Both companies will have experts available at Piper’s static aircraft display at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport during the 2013 AOPA Aviation Summit and Airportfest […]
Sporty’s IFR Communications app and video updated
Sporty’s updated IFR Communications demonstrates real-world flying and communicating in the IFR system by taking you on three separate flights in a variety of airplanes, all with the goal of improving your communication skills. The first real-world flight is in a Cessna Skyhawk equipped for VOR navigation, followed by a flight in a Garmin G1000-equipped […]
STC approved for MT composite prop for Cirrus with FIKI
BLOOMER, Wis. — Flight Resource, the world’s largest distributor of MT Propellers, reports that an STC has been approved to install 4-blade MT composite propellers on the Cirrus SR22 and SR22T, including those with Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI). This upgrade provides up to 17 pounds of weight savings, turbine-like smoothness, reduced noise (inside and out), and […]
PowerSwatch charger at Aircraft Spruce
Now available at Aircraft Spruce is PowerSwatch, a portable energy source for your phone, iPod, tablet, GPS device, e-reader, camera or flashlight. SunWarrior’s first consumer product designed to address a variety of mobile energy applications, PowerSwatch utilizes high efficiency monocrystalline solar panels that are integrated with a rugged fabric for lightweight portability. You can carry […]