New from Patrick Paris, the 1998 Aerobatic World Champion, the Academy of Aerobatics (AOA) app for iOS and Android devices. The app features almost 200 videos ranging from basic aircraft control, to basic aerobatics, up to unlimited maneuvers, including freestyle figures. The fundamentals of basic flying are also covered, including emergency procedures, different stalls/spins and unusual attitudes.
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Cirrus introduces Perspective Touch by Garmin for Vision SF50
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced new avionics designed specifically for the new Vision SF50 Personal Jet: Cirrus Perspective Touch by Garmin. Created in collaboration with Garmin International, this new touchscreen-based flight deck was custom built for the Vision Jet cockpit, according to company officials. The avionics suite includes dual oversized widescreen flight displays with multi-pane capabilities and […]
Raisbeck begins flight testing of new props for King Airs
SEATTLE — Raisbeck Engineering has begun FAA certification flight-testing on the first of two new Swept Blade Propeller designs for the King Air 350. The Hartzell propellers incorporate the latest swept blade technology that is also available for King Air 90 and 200 models, according to company officials. The Raisbeck/Hartzell 4-bladed Aluminum Swept Blade Propellers […]
Latest edition of Virtual Test Prep Series images available
The third edition of ASA’s Virtual Test Prep Video Ground School Series Images is now available. The 4 CD-ROM set includes more than 4,000 PowerPoint slides and animated graphics from ASA’s Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and Flight Maneuvers Virtual Test Prep courses. The slides are categorized and labeled to make them easy to identify, according to ASA […]
Garmin unveils landscape touchscreen controller
Garmin has unveiled a new touchscreen controller option, which serves as the interface between the pilot and G2000, G3000 and G5000 Integrated Flight Decks (IFD), while also providing Standby Flight Display (SFD) capabilities. A new, high-resolution landscape display and infrared touchscreen serves as the primary point of entry, so flight plan modifications and data entry […]
Max-Viz enhanced vision system for homebuilts debuts
Just introduced is Astronics Corporation‘s newest Enhanced Vision System, designated Max-Viz X1, which is priced at $6,000 specifically for experimental and homebuilt aircraft. “The uncertified Max-Viz X1 is a lightweight, low-cost solution for the kit and homebuilt experimental aircraft operator,” said Executive Vice President Elliott Troutman. “The system complements synthetic vision systems (SVS) and allows […]
Jeppesen offers new service to update data on Windows devices
Jeppesen now offers Jeppesen Distribution Manager (JDM) for Windows for customers to update their avionics data. The former Jeppesen Services Update Manager (JSUM) is being released as JDM for Windows in a phased approach. Customers will receive the new service through the software update process during a specific timeframe, to ensure a smooth transition, company officials […]
AirClassics Tablet Bag debuts
New from ASA is the AirClassics Tablet Bag, designed for pilots who need to carry electronic devices as well as paperwork.The padded back compartment will fit any tablet or a 13-inch laptop computer. The main compartment has plenty of room for a headset, and two smaller pockets on the inside help keep accessories organized. There […]
Garmin offers online weather course
Garmin now offers a Weather Radar Operations eLearning Course through its flyGarmin website. The new course introduces pilots to basic and intermediate weather radar operations and goes beyond the Pilot’s Guide to ensure pilots utilize the benefits provided by on-board weather radar, according to Garmin officials. The course also covers radar interpretation and analytical techniques, which aid in the […]