FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport recently completed the installation of a Dual Garmin 600 Glass Cockpit Upgrade on a Pilatus PC-12. The project also included a Garmin GTN-750, GTN-650, GMA-350, and Dual GTX-330 transponders. The installations were performed utilizing both Garmin and Pilatus STCs. The Garmin dual G600 […]
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S-TEC and Chelton Flight Systems acquired in management buyout
MINERAL WELLS, Texas – Genesys Aerosystems Group has acquired Chelton Flight Systems and S‐TEC Corporation, previously doing business as Cobham Avionics, from Cobham in a management buyout. Genesys Aerosystems was formed by Roger Smith, president, and general manager of the two acquired companies, Rick Price and Gordon Pratt, co‐founders of Chelton Flight Systems, and Tammy Crawford, director of finance. […]
Sandel Avionics debuts all-digital AHRS
Sandel Avionics Inc., has debuted its first all-digital AHRS, the SG102/D, which is identical to the SG102 (MOD2) without the analog interfaces.
CubCrafters introduces new flagship panel
CubCrafters is displaying a new top-of-the-line instrument panel at this week’s SUN ’n FUN in cooperation with Garmin, which is simultaneously introducing its G3X Touch 10.6-inch touch-sensitive flight display system. CubCrafters’ new panel, Executive GLASS touch, replaces the company’s previous high-end panel with an integrated suite of Garmin’s cutting-edge instruments. Executive GLASS touch is available […]
Garmin unveils G3X Touch
Garmin has introduced the G3X Touch, a large touchscreen, glass flight display system for installation in experimental amateur-built and light-sport aircraft (LSA). The non-certified G3X Touch system offers pilots high-resolution 10.6-inch flight displays with split-screen functionality and a host of advanced interface options, according to company officials. Since G3X Touch is scalable and easily configurable, […]
Aspen offers free trial of synthetic vision
Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the Evolution Flight Display system, is offering a free trial of its Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV) to all new Aspen EFD1000 PFD purchasers during their first 10-inflight PFD hours. “We think aircraft owners will appreciate test flying Aspen’s Evolution ESV prior to purchasing it,” said Mark Ferrari, vice president sales and […]
Dynon unveils The New SkyView
Dynon Avionics has unveiled The New SkyView integrated avionics system. The latest edition of Dynon’s flagship product includes SkyView Touch, two new control panels, and dozens of new features in SkyView 10.0 software. Dynon’s pilot-engineers designed SkyView to have a clean and intuitive interface so pilots can focus on the flying, not the technology, said […]
MIT researchers seek your help with study
A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s International Center for Air Transportation is studying the impact of ADS-B traffic and weather services — and they want your input. According to the MIT researchers, the goal of the study is to determine how general aviation pilots value and use these services. ADS-B — […]
BendixKing unveils AeroWave 100
BendixKing unveiled the BendixKing AeroWave 100, a high-speed in-flight Internet solution, at the Aviation Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show last week. The BendixKing AeroWave 100 system offers affordable in-flight Internet to general aviation aircraft, including twins, turboprops and light jets, according to company officials. In addition, the system utilizes low-cost service plans based […]