Dynon Avionics has released Version 5.0 software for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system, which delivers ADS-B based traffic and weather. Version 5.0 is a free upgrade for SkyView owners. When coupled with the recently released SV-ADSB-470 UAT Band Traffic and Weather Receiver ($995), SkyView Version 5.0 allows US customers to receive ADS-B-based weather. All […]
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WingX releases Version 6.9
Hilton Software has released WingX Pro7 Version 6.9, which includes enhancements including SmartTaxi, Search And Rescue Grids and Search Patterns. The iPad app also supports the Dual XGPS170 Bluetooth ADS-B Receiver. SmartTaxi is a patented technology developed by Hilton Software that was initially introduced several years ago on the WingX Windows Mobile solution. SmartTaxi has […]
ADS-B weather and traffic receiver now shipping
Dual Electronics is now shipping its new XGPS170 GPS + ADS-B Weather & Traffic Receiver for iPad, iPhone and Android devices to authorized resellers in the U.S. The receiver carries a suggested retail price of $799. Designed to work with 3rd party EFB apps, the in-flight weather and traffic information from the XGPS170 is integrated […]
Satcom Direct launches FlightDeck 360
Satcom Direct has launched FlightDeck 360, a mobile application that enables customers to view real-time flight data and utilize datalink communications before and during a flight using an Internet connection and iPad. FlightDeck 360 is a mobile flight data management system, and it is an extension of FlightDeck Freedom, Satcom Direct’s on-board flight data management […]
Garmin expands global aviation charting capabilities
Garmin has released its European VFR and IFR charts for the aera 795/796 aviation portable GPS, with VFR data sourced directly from Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS). “Pilots have flown behind DFS paper charts for years, but the ability to display the charts electronically is something our European customers have been asking for. We’ve listened to that […]
Soloy Aviation Solutions now Cobham/S-TEC dealer
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Soloy Aviation Solutions is now a Cobham/S-TEC dealer. “Since our Avionics Services became operational two years ago we have experienced increasing interests from general aviation clients, especially Cessna 206 owners converting to our MKII turbo prop, for Cobham/S-TEC autopilot sales, maintenance and repair,” Dave Stauffer, Soloy’s CEO said. “Adding Cobham to our […]
FreeFlight Systems upgradable XPLORER ADS-B receiver now available
WACO, Texas — Now available from FreeFlight Systems is its XPLORER receiver, a datalink weather receiver with upgradability to full ADS-B In weather and traffic data capabilities when installed with a certified ADS-B Out transmitter. Based on FreeFlight Systems’ certified RANGR family of 978MHz ADS-B systems, XPLORER receives the full ADS?B Flight Information Service Broadcast […]
NavWorx ADS-B now on a variety of aircraft
ROWLETT, Texas – NavWorx reports the successful installations of its Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) delivering the benefits of NextGen air transportation technology to general aviation aircraft. The company’s flagship product, the ADS600-B, is a single device that transmits and receives flight data and information services into the cockpit. The ADS600-B is designed to meet the […]
Aviation specific workers’ comp plan set to debut
NEW YORK — On Jan. 1, 2013, USAIG will roll out a new workers’ compensation insurance package – AeroComp by USAIG – designed specifically to address the needs of aviation operators. “This new program leverages our 80-plus years of expertise as an insurance underwriter focused exclusively on aviation, as well as 37 years of experience […]