The 2012-13 edition of the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Pilot’s Guide to Avionics debuts July 23-39 in Oshkosh, Wis., during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture. The free Pilot’s Guide is available at the AEA’s AirVenture booth, No. 2035/36, Hangar B. This year marks the special 10th anniversary edition of the Pilot’s Guide to Avionics, a consumer’s […]
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iFly GPS upgraded
Adventure Pilot has released its Version 7 Software Update for the iFly GPS. New features include Terrain/Obstructions, an Active Alerting System, Vertical Flight Planning, and more, company officials said. iFly GPS units are shipping from Adventure Pilot pre-loaded with these new features and current iFly GPS owners can now update to the Version 7 software. […]
Seminole carburator air box mod kit available
Kosola and Associates has developed an FAA approved kit to repair the Piper Seminole (PA-44-180) Carburetor Air Box Assembly. The kit will repair and reinforce the air box assembly to prevent cracking. Cost is $529 plus shipping and can be ordered from Kosola and Associates at 229-435-4119.
QAA tapped for Duke fuel pump overhauls
Dukes Aerospace has designated Quality Aircraft Accessories (QAA) as the only factory authorized overhaul source for Dukes General Aviation Fuel Pumps. This designation allows QAA to overhaul Dukes Fuel Pumps with the support of the Dukes factory to include manuals, drawings and 100% OEM detail parts, company officials said. “Having the ability to overhaul Dukes […]
Aircraft Spruce taking pre-orders for Oshkosh pick-up
Aircraft Spruce is now taking pre-orders for merchandise to be picked up at its booth at EAA AirVenture in Oskosh, July 23-29. “We want to remind you that if you want to pick up orders at our Oshkosh booth, it is necessary to place the orders in advance,” company officials said in a prepared release. […]
Next-Gen engine data analysis platform available free
SavvyAnalysis.com, the new free-of-charge, web-based, next-generation platform for analyzing piston aircraft engine monitor data, is now open for use by the general aviation community. The platform accepts data files from all popular makes and models of digital engine monitors — J.P. Instruments, Avidyne, Garmin, Electronics International, Insight Instruments, Ultra-FEI (AuRACLE), Dynon, Advanced Flight Systems, etc. […]
Avidyne adds to plug-and-play avionics stack
Avidyne Corp. has introduced the IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM system with touch screen user interface, adding to its line of plug-and-play avionics. As a plug-and-play replacement for legacy GNS430-series navigators, the IFD440 can reduce installation cost and downtime for customers looking to add touch screen, or who are upgrading their aircraft to meet the higher-precision requirements for […]
New book on herioc airmen to be released in September
Lord Ashcroft’s new book, “Heroes of the Skies,” will be published by Headline Review on Sept. 13. The book tells the stories behind the world’s largest collection of medals for gallantry in the air that were awarded to more than 80 British, Commonwealth and other Allied airmen. Heroes of the Skies uses new material from […]
Chabord exhaust system certified for Cessna 172s
Chabord Exhaust Systems has earned EASA certification for its new stainless steel/Inconel “eco” exhaust system for the Cessna 172R and -S models. The company has filed for reciprocal certification with the FAA, and “we expect no surprises,” according to President Alain Chabord. The STC includes everything the customer needs, he noted. Using the customer’s exhaust […]