Sporty’s recently updated its “Flying the Aspen Evolution” program with the addition of Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV) displayed on the PFD and MFD, which includes 3D terrain and obstacles, unusual attitude guidance, distance line and range markers, dynamic traffic display and the dynamic flight path marker. “Now that thousands of general aviation pilots have upgraded […]
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Intercomp debuts free app
Intercomp has introduced iACWeigh, a free app that can communicate directly with Intercomp RFX Wireless scales with RS232 output via the new iACWeigh Module, sold separately. iACWeigh allows users to view live weights (or manually enter them), save weight data, export the information to a spreadsheet for future analysis and email reports. Intercomp’s RFX Wireless […]
Aircraft Spruce first US dealer for new Heads Up Device
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has become the first United States dealer for PAT Avionics’ new Heads Up Device (HUD), which was developed and is manufactured in Milan, Italy. HUD data is projected by laser onto a special glass mounted on a flexible frame, providing information on altitude, heading, and airspeed while providing course data on […]
Jeppesen debuts e-learning program for GPSMAP 696
Jeppesen now offers computer-based training for the popular Garmin GPSMAP 696 avionics. The Jeppesen eLearning program offers scenario-based, guided simulation training, covering all GPSMAP 696 operational aspects for both initial and recurrent training participants, company officials said. Offered for Windows-based desktop computers, the Jeppesen GPSMAP 696 eLearning program allows pilots to learn at their own […]
DuraCharts: Sturdier sectionals for the VFR pilot
The paper VFR sectional is probably the hardest working — and most abused — piece of equipment in the airplane. They get handled extensively, unfolded, folded, crumpled up, tossed in the back of the airplane, written on, erased, stuffed into gear bags and, in my house, they are apt to be chewed on by a […]
New approvals for Concorde Battery
Concorde Battery has approved the BC-8000 (Battery Charger and Capacity Tester), BC-9000 (25 Amp Battery Charger) and BatteryMINDer 12V and 24V versions for use on all RG Series Batteries. The new BC-8000 (Concorde P/N 4168) was designed to provide a cost-effective battery charger and capacity tester for 12 and 24 Volt batteries in one light […]
OxyFly introduced
Making its debut at AirVenture was OxyFly, an oxygen generating system that has been used by European pilots for the past year. Produced by German firm Durr Technik, the OxyFly is a self-contained oxygen generating system that needs only a 28VDC electrical supply to operate. The system is available in two configurations — one with […]
Electroair’s high energy spark plugs STC’d
Electroair has received STC approval for its high energy aircraft spark plugs. The new line of spark plugs have been engineered and pre-gapped to work with the Electroair electronic ignition system, according to company officials. By pre-gapping the spark plugs to a controlled gap setting, the full benefit of the Electroair electronic ignition system can […]
MT-Propeller goes vintage
OSHKOSH — At AirVenture today, MT-Propeller introduced its new 5400-Series of 2-blade ground adjustable aluminum propellers for vintage aircraft. The new propellers are reconstructions of ground adjustable propellers made by the famous Standard Steel Propeller Co. (later Hamilton Standard) manufactured from 1925 through 1945. This type of propeller, used primarily on vintage aircraft, has been out […]