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All News

July 24, 2017

Avilution Debuts Unpanel On Zenith STOL CH 750 'Super Duty'

Traditional Panel Replaced By Free-Standing 17-Inch Display

Avilution this morning debuted its Unpanel Integrated Avionics Display in the first Zenith CH-750 Super Duty aircraft. Leveraging its eXtensible Flight System (XFS), Avilution’s Unpanel provides a flight deck specifically tailored for VFR pilots flying light experimental aircraft. As its name implies, the Unpanel Integrated Avionics Display replaces the traditional collection of instruments, controls and small, eye straining displays with 17” of easy-to-read intuitive interface tailored to the VFR pilot, while integrating an FMS, moving map, integrated audio controls, and much more – including supporting the federal mandate for ADS-B In and Out.

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Jeppesen Charts And Data Now Available With ForeFlight Mobile

In-App Purchase Available Through ForeFlight

Jeppesen and ForeFlight recently announced that essential Jeppesen flight data is now available within ForeFlight Mobile. The two companies recently announced a strategic alliance to deliver superior data, software and worldwide content for pilots and operators.

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Garmin Pilot Adds Synthetic Vision To Android Mobile Devices

Adds Split-Screen Synthetic Vision To Both Platforms

Garmin has rolled out several new enhancements and an expanded feature set for the Garmin Pilot application on Apple and Android mobile devices. New for Android, Garmin Pilot customers can now access synthetic vision (SVX), as well as pilot-configurable checklists within the app. Customers using Garmin Pilot on an Apple mobile device can take advantage of weight and balance calculations tailored to helicopter operators, Search and Rescue (SAR) options and more. With the latest upgrade, both platforms also offer connectivity with the GDL 52/GDL 51 portable receivers, the D2 Charlie aviator watch and the VIRB 360 camera.

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Frasca Reports Strong Demand For FTDs From Colleges And Universities

EAA AirVenture Attendees Invited To Fly Frasca Cessna 172 FTD With Garmin G1000

 Frasca International reports rising demand for its general aviation aircraft Flight Training Devices (FTD) and AATDs (Advanced Aviation Training Devices) from collegiate flight training schools affiliated with colleges and universities.

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Yingling Ascend 172 At AirVenture Will Feature Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot

Latest Version Of Remanufactured 172 Will Be On Display At The Garmin Exhibit

Yingling Aviation’s comprehensively remanufactured light single engine airplane, the  Ascend 172, with a new updated panel and avionics suite featuring Garmin’s recently-announced GFC 500 autopilot, will be on display at the Garmin exhibit during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture 2017, July 24-30 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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Suspected Drone Strike In Australia Turns Out To Be A Bat

ATSB Has Discontinued Its Investigation

When a student pilot and instructor on approach to Parafield airport near Adelaide, South Australia felt something hit the wing of the SOCATA TB-10 Tobago aircraft they flying during a night training session, they initially thought he'd hit a bird ... a fairly normal assumption in such a case.

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American Champion Aircraft Releases Updated Wing Design

Reinforcement Kits Also Available For Decathlon Aircraft

American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACA) has released an updated wing design for new-production Super Decathlon and Xtreme Decathlons in response to an airworthiness directive affecting aircraft with a new-style aileron first delivered in 2012.

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ForeFlight Introduces New Dual-Band ADS-B Receiver

Scout Is The Industry’s Smallest, Most Affordable Off-The-Shelf Solution For Receiving Inflight ADS-B Weather And Traffic

ForeFlight has announced the availability of Scout, a portable, dual-band ADS-B receiver that delivers inflight weather and traffic information to the ForeFlight Mobile app in the smallest, most elegant form-factor on the market. Retailing at $199 USD, Scout is the industry’s most affordable off-the-shelf ADS-B In solution.

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GAMA To Highlight Hybrid And Electric Propulsion Technology At AirVenture

Electric Airplanes To Be On Display At The Show

GAMA will highlight hybrid and electric propulsion technology in general aviation at the Experimental Aircraft Association airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, this week.

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Garmin Introduces All-In-One Portable ADS-B And SiriusXM Aviation Receiver

GDL 52 Provides Access To Premium Weather And Audio Entertainment, Traffic, Attitude Information, GPS Position And More

Garmin has introduced the GDL 52/51, a series of portable receivers that are capable of receiving Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) traffic and weather, as well as SiriusXM Aviation weather1 and audio for display and control on select portables and mobile devices. The flagship GDL 52 combines all of these functions into a single device, while the GDL 51 specifically provides SiriusXM Aviation weather and audio entertainment.

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