Gear

Washing an airplane, particularly a larger one such as a turboprop or jet, is a time-consuming endeavor that can require a lot of elbow grease. CR Spotless aims to reduce some of that labor by ionizing the water sprayed onto the airplane, eliminating the need for wiping the surfaces dry. The system connects quickly to […]

ForeFlight and SiriusXM have unveiled the SXAR1, a portable satellite data receiver that enables display of SiriusXM Aviation weather information inflight on the ForeFlight Mobile app. Pilots using the latest Verison 8.1 of the ForeFlight app with the SXAR1 portable receiver can access SiriusXM’s aviation weather tools, including Nexrad storm imagery, lightning strikes, high-resolution composite […]

Luxury watchmaker Bell & Ross launched a new watch in its BR-X1 aviation collection. HyperSteller is designed to function within the boundaries of the atmosphere — and beyond. Mechanical watches such as HyperStellar have been found to be more reliable in outerspace than those with electronic motor systems. The watch shows the date, hours, minutes and seconds, […]

If you are ever flying over terrain that is not near populated areas, DeLorme’s inReach Explorer is a piece of equipment that has the potential to save your life. This portable unit is connected to the Iridium satellite network, which means you can connect with emergency personnel, friends and family wherever you are in the […]

Gulfstream Aerospace this week announced its new Performance iPad app for the G650 series, a tool the company said represents the first phase of an intuitive mobile product. The Performance iPad app calculates precise takeoff and landing performance data, replacing paper charts and manual calculations. The results are quickly displayed in simple, easy-to-understand graphics on […]

Breitling’s classic triple-time-zone chronograph, the Chronoliner, is now available in an all-black livery. Following the steel model and red-gold limited series, the new Chronoliner Blacksteel features a high-tech ceramic bezel with a black steel case, inspired by styles from the 1950s and 1960s. The black steel case is coated with a high-resistance carbon-based treatment and […]

Simulator maker Redbird introduced a number of new products and training enhancements this week at Oshkosh, including flight control for home simulator users and a new version of its Parrot automated ATC tools. The new Alloy line of flight controls for home simulator users encompasses the TH1 single-engine throttle, TH2 multi-engine throttle and YK1 yoke […]

Share surround video on the fly with this rugged little camera that shoots immersive, 360-degree video with a single lens — no stitching required. Combining technology with practicality, the 360fly is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof, and equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Mount the 360fly, effortlessly capture every angle of your flight, and share ­directly to social […]

Hartzell’s composite propeller technology brings lightweight, efficient props to a growing number of airplanes. Versions of the propellers are available on light taildraggers such as the Aviat Husky with a two-blade configuration; high-performance aerobatic airplanes such as the Extra 300 with three blades; and heavy turboprops such as the Dornier Do328, which has six blades […]

The use of a pulse oximeter allows pilots to monitor the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in their blood. How a pulse oximeter works is pretty ingenious. Rather than directly measuring hemoglobin concentration, the small device, which costs about $40 and can be purchased online, takes constant measurements of the absorption of specific wavelengths of light […]