Pilot Supplies

New David Clark DCPro-X Headset

Historically known for its full coverage headset design, David Clark has developed a new “rest-on-ear” headset with hybrid electronic noise cancellation. It uses “advanced feed-forward and feed-back technology” for its active noise reduction. The DCPro-X uses dual voice coil drivers to ensure the headset will operate in the event of battery loss or system failure. […]

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Garmin Pilot App Overhauled: Game Changer?

Garmin today announced a major upgrade for its popular Garmin Pilot iPad app — we’ve already been flying a beta version of it for a week now — and this one might be a game changer. There are a few cool new features: version 5.0 adds track up, chart annotating and cloud-based syncing (so your […]

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Pilots Give High Marks To ForeFlight 5.0

Pilots are singing the praises of ForeFlight’s latest Version 5.0 update of its mobile charting app for the iPad — and after flying with the updated software, we have to agree that it’s great. The biggest change is the addition of terrain and obstacle warnings through the Hazard Advisor feature. The add-on highlights hazardous terrain […]

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iPad Mini Killer for Less Than Half the Price

For those of you who’ve been trying to get your hands on an Apple iPad Mini, there’s good news. You might not need one. As cool as the newest and littlest iPad is, it’s difficult not to swallow hard when writing that check for the version you need, the one with GPS and built-in gyro, […]

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WingX Pro Adds New Features

Aviation app maker Hilton Software has added several new features with the release of Version 6.9 of WingX Pro7, which is compatible with the iPad, iPad Mini and iPhones running iOS 4, iOS 5 and iOS 6. The new features are included in the subscription, so the update is free for current customers. One of […]

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Garmin Expands Euro Charts for Aera GPS

Garmin announced it has added European VFR and IFR charts to its Aera 795/796 portable GPS receivers, using VFR data sourced from Deutsche Flugsicherung, the company in charge of ATC in Germany. Earlier this year, Garmin introduced European VFR terminal Bottlang charts from Jeppesen for the Aera 795/796, which include colored visual approach, landing and […]

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Flight Guide iEFB Launches Video Tutorials

Aviation app provider Flight Guide has launched a series of video tutorials to help subscribers make the most out of the iEFB electronic flight bag app for the iPad. The videos, which are each about four minutes long, can be downloaded from the Flight Guide website or viewed directly on the iPad or a computer […]

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EASA Approves Jepp iPad Chart Apps

On November 15, the European Aviation Safety Agency approved its first iPad charting apps. EASA gave its blessing to Jeppesen’s Flight Deck Pro and Mobile TC Pro apps for iPad and iOS. The iPad electronic flight bags (EFBs) may be used in all phases of flight, and opens the way for Civil Aviation Authority approval […]

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Free App Highlights Rockwell Collins HGS

If you’re looking for some fun couch flying, Rockwell Collins has recently launched HGS Flight — an app for the Apple iPad that allows you to play with the company’s head-up guidance system (HGS) features. “This app is meant for anyone, including current or future pilots, aircraft owners, passengers and any aviation enthusiast who wants […]

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Aircraft Spruce Launches new Website

If you log on to Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Company’s website today you will find a new look for the company, which has been a leading seller of aviation products and equipment since 1965. The company’s more than 80,000 aviation-related products can now be found on a newly designed website, which the company promises to […]

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