Garmin has released GTN software version 3.0, a free software update that brings expanded features and capabilities to the GTN series touchscreen avionics. The new features include display support for weather radar, advanced ADS-B capabilities, worldwide connectivity, cross fill with the GNS 430W/530W series and geo-referenced FliteCharts, company officials said. The latest GTN software also […]
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Garmin’s GDL 88 series certified
Garmin has received FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization and Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML STC) approval for the GDL 88 series, a dual-link ADS-B solution for certified aircraft. With these certifications, the GDL 88 is approved for installation on most Part 23 fixed-wing aircraft, and is available immediately starting at $3,995. The […]
406 ELT to be required for flights to Bahamas and Mexico
Jim Parker at Caribbean Flying Adventures is alerting pilots that they will soon need a 406 ELT for flight to the Bahamas and Mexico. Parker notes that he successfully collaborated with Civil Aviation authorities in the Dominican Republic and The Caymans Islands to obtain a waiver from the 406 ELT requirement. The Dominican Republic waiver […]
Flight Guide iEFB updated
Flight Guide iEFB v.5.0, which features ADS-B in-flight weather, is now available. Flight Guide iEFB is compatible with a number of ADS-B hardware devices, according to company officials. ADS-B devices receive signals from FAA ADS-B ground stations, decode and transmit data to Flight Guide iEFB via Bluetooth or WiFi. Flight Guide iEFB displays the color […]
Radio Navigation Sim app for students released
Digital Aviation has released the Radio Navigation Simulator ‘Student’ edition-Instrument Navigation Trainer for Pilots, for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, which includes instrument panels suited to the requirements of student pilots at the beginning of their IFR training. The new app is based on the Radio Navigation Simulator Pro app, which includes additional advanced HSI […]
Dynon launches Skyview Version 5.0
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 […]
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 […]