The FlightDeck 360 provides near-vision correction at both the top and bottom of the lens, with distance correction through the center. This specific configuration allows pilots to scan overhead panels, primary flight displays, and the horizon without the fatiguing head-tilting and neck strain required by standard progressive lenses, according to company officials.
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Smuggler’s Flight Published
Author Chuck Stewart passed away before the book’s publication, but his children completed the project to share the story of a pilot who saw himself as a “white hat smuggler” operating by a personal moral code.
New Line of Sodium-Ion Aircraft Batteries Introduced
The AeroSodium batteries are primarily intended for use in experimental aircraft. While not currently standard for certified aircraft, installation may be possible via a 337 field approval process, company officials noted.
Sporty’s Adds Compact Flight Sim Controller to Lineup
Designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane 12, the Echo Aviation Controller integrates primary flight controls (pitch, roll, and yaw) with secondary and trim inputs into a single, handheld unit. Throttle, propeller, and mixture controls are built directly into the controller, complemented by dedicated levers for flaps, landing gear position, speed brakes, and parking brake.
Airglas Introduces Cargo Pod
The cargo pod has been STC’d for nearly all C172 and C175 models, according to officials with the Anchorage-based company.
New Cable Allows Two Headsets to Share One Jack
Hobbs Flyer has introduced its 6-Pin LEMO Panel-Powered Splitter, allowing two aviation headsets to share a single panel mounted 6-pin LEMO jack with full microphone, stereo audio, and power support.
Sporty’s Introduces Cessna 172R Cockpit Puzzle
The 500-piece puzzle features a detailed view of the Skyhawk’s classic flight deck, capturing the complete panel — from the flight instruments to the avionics stack.
STC for MT-Propeller on Piper PA-28s
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the installation of its 3-blade natural composite propeller on the Piper PA-28R(T)-201T powered by Continental TSIO-360-F or TSIO-360-FB engines.
Bluetail Unveils Addition to AI-Powered Maintenance Logbooks
Bluetail, a provider of digital aircraft records management software, has introduced the latest addition to its cloud-based, AI-powered, software platform. Once a document is scanned in, AI automatically identifies, organizes, and places items in chronological order within the logbook.