avionics

Avidyne introduced an ADS-B In datalink receiver designed to display traffic and weather information on the avionics maker’s IFD540 and IFD440 touchscreen navigators as well as EX600, EX500 and EX5000 multifunction displays. The MLB100 receiver presents FIS-B weather information, including Nexrad radar and TFRs, through a free service provided by the FAA over ADS-B’s 978 […]

Major airworthiness directives related to aircraft systems aren’t all that uncommon, but a new AD issued by the FAA yesterday that calls for the replacement of the primary flight displays in certain Boeing 737 and 777 airliners raises eyebrows not just for what must be replaced but also the reason why. The FAA on October […]

How did a highly advanced avionics system built for multimillion-dollar business jets wind up in the cockpit of a stock Beech Bonanza? Sorry, the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion flight deck isn’t a new option coming soon from Beechcraft. Instead, the Bonanza featured in the video below is serving as a flying test bed for […]

Lightspeed has added its recently introduced Zulu PFX active noise reduction headset to its headset trade-up program. The purchase of the $1,100 headset qualifies for a credit of up to $400 for customers who trade in their old headset, whether it is a Lightspeed headset or not. The level of credit depends on the quality […]

Aspen Avionics has received FAA certification for the VFR version of its Evolution primary flight display, billed as the first glass panel upgrade designed specifically for pilots flying under visual flight rules. Why offer a VFR-only PFD? Aspen says its market research shows VFR pilots and non-current IFR pilots represent over 50 percent of the […]

Garmin wasn’t the first out of the gate with an angle-of-attack indicator for light airplanes, but the avionics giant’s first foray into this emerging market could be just the thing to jumpstart interest among pilots who’ve been considering adding the safety equipment. Garmin’s $1,500 product offering, consisting of the GI 260 AOA indicator, GAP 26 […]

Garmin is launching a new extended service program for the G1000 avionics system called FliteLevel that gives aircraft owners — and used airplane buyers — additional peace of mind that any needed avionics repairs won’t break the bank. The FliteLevel service contract can be purchased at any time and provides complete coverage for the G1000 […]

In an FAA safety alert cautioning of temporary loss of heading and attitude display information in Garmin cockpits, the agency outlines steps Garmin has identified to prevent the issue from occurring. The safety alert for operators (SAFO) is directed at airplanes equipped with the GRS 77/77H attitude heading reference system (AHRS) installed as a key […]

When it comes to pilot gear, long gone are the years when the whiz wheel and bulky electronics ruled the day. The recent introduction of tablets, compact personal cameras and smart watches, along with a slew of other products, has changed the way we fly, giving us new information at our fingertips, new ways to […]

If you’re interested in getting a great used widebody bizjet, we’ve got just the ticket. Gulfstream this week launched an iPad app that highlights pre-owned Gulfstream aircraft available for sale. The app, available at the Apple App Store for free, features a wealth of information about the planes for sale as well as great photos. […]