AVIDYNE RECEIVES CITATIONJET CERTIFICATION FOR IFD550, ADDING LPV VERTICAL GUIDANCE, PLUS SYNTHETIC VISION AND WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY

By Clinton Carroll | July 25, 2018

STC provides installation approval of Avidyne IFD550/540 in Cessna CitationJet 525/525A Models with Collins Pro Line 21; STC also includes compliance with ADS-B mandate.   Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems, displays, and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced they have received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval…

Garmin’s GNS to GTN Upgrade Program Extended

By Clinton Carroll | July 23, 2018

Garmin is pleased to announce the GNS to GTN upgrade program has been extended. From now through Dec. 31, 2018, Garmin is offering a credit toward the purchase of a new GTN 650 series or GTN 750 series touchscreen navigator with a qualifying trade-in (to Garmin) of a GNS 430/530* series navigator or a GNS…

TXi Flight Displays, GTN Navigators, GFC Autopilots and G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Updates

By Clinton Carroll | July 20, 2018

We are adding significant capability, more configuration options and offering greater integration throughout the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigators, the G500 TXi/G600 TXi and G500/G600 flight displays, as well as the GFC 600 & GFC 500 autopilots. Additionally, the G5 electronic flight instrument for certificated aircraft is being approved for use as a standby instrument when…

D2 Delta Series: The Latest Generation in Aviator Watches

By Clinton Carroll | July 19, 2018

Introducing D2 Delta PX, D2 Delta S and D2 Delta aviator watch series, three new GPS-enabled smartwatches built in a variety of sizes and personalities for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. New to the D2 aviator watch series, the D2 Delta PX incorporates built-in wrist-based Pulse Oximeter for oxygen saturation awareness. Additionally, all D2 Delta watches…

Bendix King Launches the xVue Touch for Experimental Aircraft

By Clinton Carroll | May 21, 2018

    xVue Touch is a fast, simple and powerful flight display with superior craftsmanship for your experimental aircraft. xVue Touch can be installed as a primary flight display in a new experimental aircraft or as a replacement for outdated steam gauges in an existing aircraft. The 10.1” display provides near 4K resolution, the highest…

Artex ELT’s now added to our Capabilities

By Clinton Carroll | May 14, 2018

        Aeronautical Instrumentation is Proud to announce the addition of the ACR Artex Range of Emergency Locator Transmitters to our already extensive range of Repair Capabilities. From the 1st May 2014, we are now able to offer our clients the full servicing of their Artex ELT’s in-house. We now stock all batteries…

Garmin Receives Expanded STC approvals for the GFC 500 and GFC 600 Autopilots

By Clinton Carroll | May 7, 2018

GFC 500 Garmin is pleased to announce it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval for the GFC 500 autopilot in several more aircraft models. Intended for qualifying piston single-engine aircraft less than 6,000 lbs., GFC 500 delivers superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance needs when compared to older…

Garmin Introduces GDL 50 and GDL 50R ADS-B Receivers

By Clinton Carroll | March 14, 2018

  Garmin is pleased to announce the GDL 50, a portable device capable of receiving Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Broadcast (ADS-B) traffic and weather*, GPS and aircraft attitude1 information for display on select portables and mobile devices. A remote-mount version of GDL 50 — GDL 50R — is also available. Exclusive features such as TargetTrend™ and…

Helicopter Flight Displays Reimagined with G500H TXi

By Clinton Carroll | February 26, 2018

Garmin are excited to announce the G500H TXi, a new generation of touchscreen flight displays for helicopters. Built on the proven capabilities of the original G500H series, the G500H TXi offers a vastly expanded array of features, options and panel possibilities that bring a new level of reliability, adaptability and affordability to helicopter operations. Designed specifically…

ADS-B Mandate issued for South Africa

By Clinton Carroll | February 12, 2018

The South African Civil Aviation Authority has officially mandated ADS-B in South Africa. Read the ADS-B Mandate here. If you are anything like me, once you have read this you are more confused than when you started. One of my major concerns is the fact that Avionics companies have started marketing this, but after long consultation…