When flipped down, Overcasters provide simulated instrument conditions, and when flipped up, the device serves to mimic “instrument-to-visual” transition, ASA officials explain.
Products
Breitling introduces new watch marking first non-stop balloon flight around the world
The Aerospace B70 Orbiter 25th anniversary edition — with its orange dial the color of the Orbiter 3 capsule — contains its very own piece of history: A segment of the original Breitling Orbiter 3 balloon visible through the transparent case back.
Sherwin-Williams unveils universal clearcoat system for general aviation
“This is one product that does it all, from small repairs to large aircraft,” said Richard Giles, Global Technical Services and Training Manager for Sherwin-Williams.
True Blue Power unveils 50 amp-hour lithium-ion battery
The new Gen5 TB50 Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery is a 50 amp-hour, engine-start battery. Its dimensions are equivalent to the industry standard 44 amp-hour battery, while offering more power, less weight, and zero maintenance, according to company officials.
Garmin brings StormOptix Weather Radar compatibility to thousands more displays
Using 3D volumetric scanning capability, GWX 8000 reduces pilot workload and depicts the weather with four times the colors of traditional weather radars — while also providing hail and lightning prediction, turbulence detection, and advanced ground clutter suppression.
New microphone turns everyday headsets to aviation headsets
New from Sporty’s is the NFlight NOMAD, a microphone that attaches to consumer headsets to convert them into use in your flying.
Air Plains introduces second PMA Airbox for Cessna 172s
Air Plains Services has gained a second PMA for new-build Cessna 172 airboxes, this time for a short airbox designed to fit Cessna 172 N and P models with the original O-320 Lycoming engine
Sporty’s releases guide to private pilot training
The new book, filled with “honest advice from Sporty’s team of flight instructors,” is a “step-by-step guide to the flight training process,” according to Sporty’s officials.
New warbird propeller certified by the FAA
The new propeller is certified for the F-82 Twin Mustang, as well as the P-51 Mustang.