The XP66D replaces the original 700-horsepower PT6A-64 engine with the more powerful 850-horsepower PT6A-66D, elevating TBM 700 performance with a 21% increase in shaft horsepower (SHP).
Products
PilotWorkshops releases Checkride Insights: Private Pilot
Checkride Insights: Private Pilot is a fully annotated version of the FAA’s Airman Certification Standards (ACS), enhanced with plain-language explanations, real-world examples, and examiner insights.
New weather features debut on Garmin Pilot Web
New weather features include Future Radar, freezing levels, surface visibility, and more.
ALSIM introduces AL2006 Tecnam simulator
Designed to EASA FNPT II and FTD Level 5 standards, the sim features a full-size flight deck replica, a semi-enclosed instructor station, active control loading, and a specific flight model based on aircraft flight characteristics.
STC approved for new propellers on Diamonds
MT-Propeller has received STCs from EASA and the FAA for the installation of its two-blade propeller on the Diamond DV20 and DA20-A1 powered by Rotax 912 A3 or Rotax 912 F3 engines.
Skyryse unveils AI flight assistant
Skyryse, the makers of SkyOS, the world’s first universal operating system for flight, has launched Skylar, its AI flight assistant “designed to simplify aircraft communication, navigation, and operations for enhanced safety and efficiency,” according to company officials.
uAvionix free update adds wind speed and more to AV-30
The update includes improved Angle of Attack, wind speed and direction estimation, aural alerts for altitude settings, and more.
Cirrus introduces instrument rating program
The Instrument Rating Program, designed by Cirrus instructor pilots, combines self-study content with in-person flight training, according to company officials.
Michelin collaborates with Beringer on new general aviation tire
The new tire size is specifically designed to meet the needs of a large variety of aircraft, including ultralight, light, light sport, and experimental aircraft, according to Frederic Behm, Global Segment Lead, General Aviation, Michelin.