The FAA-approved programs align with FAA Part 65 Dispatch curriculum requirements, according to company officials, who note that some automated EFB features have been intentionally disabled to encourage manual flight planning and calculation skills — essential skills for students pursuing FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certification.
Products
A Cleaner, Faster Way to Time Piston Engines
The Aerosync Timer addresses a long-standing frustration in the hangar: The need for tape or adhesives to secure timing tools to the propeller. Traditional methods often leave behind a sticky residue that requires extra cleaning and can potentially damage finishes. The Aerosync Timer solves this with a custom-engineered, 3D-printed case that slides onto the propeller blade and is secured by a Velcro strap.
ForeFlight Training Course Takes Off
Designed for pilots of all experience levels, the course provides a real-world guide to using ForeFlight from initial setup and flight planning to advanced in-flight tools and digital logbook management.
New Edition of the Aviation Weather Handbook Released
New content is added on icing, radar interpretation (including chaff), and space weather, while outdated tools are replaced with modern resources, such as the Graphical Forecast for Aviation (GFA), giving pilots access to the most relevant, real-world weather information available today.
Compact Carbon Monoxide Alarm Introduced
At 1.25 inches in diameter, 0.85 inches tall, and 11 grams, CO-Quick is compact and easy to mount. A USB-C power connection and flat-sided geometry make installation simple on virtually any flat surface, while sensor openings on the opposite end expose the device directly to real ambient air, according to company officials.
Sporty’s Introduces Flight Gear Headset Case
Built from EVA foam with a rigid molded shell, the case shields headsets from bumps, crushing forces, and hangar rash.
PC-12 Sim Certified
Known as the Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE), the sims have been approved by the FAA and EASA and are available for training in the US through SIMCOM.
Garmin Unveils Aviator Smartwatch With Satellite Connectivity
Garmin has introduced the D2 Mach 2 Pro, an aviator smartwatch equipped with inReach technology for two-way satellite and cellular connectivity between flights — giving aviators access to text messaging, voice calling, SOS capabilities, and more without a cell phone connection.
Air Show Season Brings New Dynon Products
The Dynon Group — encompassing Dynon Avionics, Trig, and Advanced Flight Systems — has introduced several new products, including a stand-alone Engine Monitor configuration for SkyView HDX, a new audio panel and Com radio capabilities for SkyView HDX, and integration with an upcoming SiriusXM Aviation weather integration for Advanced Flight Systems displays.