Avidyne unveiled on opening day of Oshkosh its soon-to-be-certified v9.3 software upgrade — which includes Synthetic Vision technology (SVS) — for the Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (R9) system. The v9.3 software release, which is expected to receive final FAA certification later this year, also provides support for three-screen R9 installations and on-board weather radar, […]
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#OSH11: Baron releases Mobile Link
Baron Services’ Mobile Link device is now available for purchase online and at Airventure. The Mobile Link allows users of smart phones and tablets to view XM WX Satellite Weather data. The Mobile Link serves to connect an XM WX data receiver with mobile devices. A compatible third-party app is required to view XM WX […]
#OSH11: Belite demos fuel line water detector
A new, patent-pending technology developed by Belite Enterprises that is capable of detecting water in the fuel tank or fuel line is being demonstrated this week at AirVenture. Through the use of a small patent-pending probe and patent-pending discernment technology, the new technology discriminates between water and fuel and provides an alarm signal to the […]
#OSH11: LED replacement for Barons, Bonanzas debuts
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) has developed an LED replacement for its Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza landing and position lights. Designed in conjunction with Astronics LSI, these lighting units are available to replace existing landing, taxi, position and anti-collision lights. With no glass filament to break, they are shock and vibration resistant while consuming […]
OSH11: New climate control for Bonanzas
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) has partnered with KPAK and AC Systems to offer its automatic cabin climate control system for the Beechcraft Bonanza. GCS will offer CabinComfortPlus as an aftermarket installation at its factory-owned Hawker Beechcraft Services locations. Customers who order the system during the AirVenture will receive introductory pricing, company officials said. […]
#OSH11: Lancair introduces new avionics suite
Lancair International has introduced a new avionics suite for the Evolution Aircraft: The EFC900X. Introduced in 2009, the Evolution by Lancair has been equipped with Garmin avionics, centered around the G900X system. The only thing missing was the integrated flight control provided by the certified GFC 700 autopilot, company officials said. Now, for the first […]
Electric Cessna 172 begins taxi tests
Beyond Aviation, formerly Bye Energy, began initial taxi tests on its electric Cessna 172 last week at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colo. The company’s goal is to develop a practical, cost-effective conversion to environmentally friendly electric propulsion systems as a replacement for internal combustion engines on aircraft requiring 150 to 200 hp, officials explained. “The […]
#OSH11: Avidyne launches plug & play panel-mounted avionics
Avidyne introduced a line of panel-mounted, plug-and-play avionics for general aviation on opening day of AirVenture. The avionics stack includes the IFD540 FMS/GPS/ Navigation/Communication system with touch screen user interface, the AMX240 stereo Audio Panel with Marker Beacon, the AXP340 Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) Transponder, and the attitude-based DFC90 Digital Autopilot. Each of these […]
JSfirm.com creates Job Distribution Network
JSfirm.com’s aviation jobs board has created a Job Distribution Network with more than 30 partners. Jeff Richards, JSfirm.com Sales Manager, said the Fort Worth-based company has partnered with select aviation websites, social and professional media, aviation organizations and aviation schools/alumni groups to attract “active and passive job seekers.” The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association is JSfirm.com’s […]