Product News
FreeFlight offers ADS-B Out transponder for FL180 and above
NextGen avionics manufacturer FreeFlight Systems introduced an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Mode S transponder for flights in Class A airspace at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas March 5.
Rolls-Royce marks 31,000th delivery of M250 engine
Rolls-Royce Corp. delivered the 31,000th M250 engine to Enstrom Helicopter Corp. Feb. 22 for installation in a 480B training helicopter for the Japan Ground Self Defense Force.
Garmin's GDL 88 series approved for Part 23 aircraft
Garmin has received FAA approval to install its GDL 88 series ADS-B equipment on most FAA Part 23 aircraft.
Jeppesen course materials now on iPad
Jeppesen's entire library of pilot training textbooks is available electronically on the iPad, including the private, combined instrument and commercial, multiengine, and flight instructor manuals.
Let there be light!
Wicks Aircraft Supply is now offering a lighted pen, which shines light from the writing portion of the device, putting it exactly where you need to write every time.
Zaon releases ADS-B traffic system
Zaon, maker of the PCAS XRX transponder-based portable traffic avoidance system, recently released the MX1090, an ADS-B traffic avoidance system.
Schweiss Doors develops new hydraulic pump
Hangar door manufacturer Schweiss Doors has introduced a new hydraulic pump to power its doors. Schweiss calls it Red Power, and according to a company representative, the pump is stronger and quieter than its previous models. It can be mounted on the wall, from the top of the structure, on the floor, or remotely. There are also many built-in safety mechanisms. Models are available between 2 and 10 horsepower.
Bendix/King’s myWingMan EFB hits App Store
Find the best route and altitude for your flight from your wingman - Bendix/King's new myWingMan EFB for the iPad, which was previewed at AOPA Aviation Summit and recently released in the Apple App Store. The app features SmartRoute and SmartAltitude functionality, geo-referenced charts and taxi diagrams, moving map, synthetic vision, and weather overlay; navigation logs, flight planning, weather briefing, flight plan filing, and more. A one-year VFR subscription costs $99; IFR costs $149.
Top Prop available for more Skylane models
Hartzell Propeller's Top Prop is now available for the Cessna R182, FR182, TR182, and T182.
New discount saves members nearly 20 percent
As a new participating company in the AOPA Lifestyles Member Discounts program, Aviation Laboratories (AvLab) is now offering AOPA members a 20-percent discount off their new, trackable metal check test kits.
Device enables panel-mounted Garmin to send data to iPads
Guardian Avionics recently launched a unit that will send GPS position wirelessly to an iPad, and in the case of Airguide Publications' Flight Guide iEFB application, send a flight plan as well.
AeroLED Sunspot approved for certificated aircraft
Pilots and owners of certificated aircraft can now install the AeroLED Sunspot 36HX landing light, thanks to an FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA).
Brightline introduces new line of flight bags
Apparently the folks who run Brightline Bags thought the company's bag with dozens of pockets didn't offer pilots enough choice because they've come out with a Chinese takeout menu of choice with a new line called the Flex System.
iPhone border crossings
Pilots with iPhones can use the ubiquitous devices to file eAPIS notifications on international flights thanks to a free application from FlashPass.net.
Hartzell introduces new prop for Seminole
Hartzell announced the availability of a supplemental type certificate for the two-blade Scimitar Top Prop on the Piper Seminole. According to Hartzell, climb performance is increased by 80 feet per minute with both engines and 50 feet per minute single engine. The conversion sells for $22,600, including spinners.
