The ICARUS Device uses Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) film to electronically alter the pilot’s visibility, bringing the power of a simulator into the aircraft, according to company officials. The app allows the instructor to surprise their students with degraded visual conditions. Instructors can control the transition rate and track simulated IMC time.
Products
Airforms Baffle Kits for Cessna 120/140 approved
The 18-piece kits fits both models of the Cessna classics since both were powered by the Continental 85-hp engine, company officials note.
Limited edition C-47 Skeleton ‘Dark Spirit’ watch launches
Just 10 of the C-47 inspired “Dark Spirit” limited-edition watches will be sold.
STC awarded for Cessna 441 with 5-blade MT-Propeller
The new propeller promises a takeoff improvement up to 15%, plus a smaller diameter than the original propeller, which means more ground clearance and less noise.
Increasing safety for Alaskan aviators
According to TracPlus’ CEO Trevor McIntyre, the approval of the RockAir — a portable glare shield mounted device providing global communication for aircraft — into the eSRS program will enable better safety outcomes for Alaskan pilots who operate in some of the most remote parts of the world.
An easier way to board your amphibious airplane
Made of 100% lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel, the collapsible steps can be stowed in the float locker.
Foldable electric bike for general aviation debuts
The patent-pending design allows the full-size electric bike to stow in a plane’s cargo hold or back seat, offering reliable ground transportation and recreation, according to company officials.
Hartzell Voyager Prop STC’d for Cessna 180/182/185/206 fleet
Designed for backcountry pilots, the Voyager propeller provides “premium performance with up to seven knots faster cruise speed, 10% better takeoff acceleration, an exceptional climb rate, and quieter flight,” according to company officials.
SayWeather automated airport weather advisories now available on ForeFlight
SayWeather is an automated weather reporting system that retrieves weather from an on-airport solar-powered weather station and provides that information via an AWOS-like advisory over the airport’s UNICOM frequency. And now that information is also available through ForeFlight’s airport view.