AVweb’s search of aviation news worldwide found an ADS-B solution and a UL Power distributor for experimental aircraft, an expanded e-FIRC from AOPA and the first field helicopter installation for new Garmin avionics.NavWorx, Inc. announced today its ADS600-EXP Universal Access Transceiver (UAT), an affordable ADS-B technology solution for Experimental/LSA aircraft owners. The NavWorx ADS600-EXP is now available for installation in experimental and light sport aircraft and performs to the requirements of the FAA’s ADS-B rule.Following this week’s FAA announcement of a revised ADS-B rule giving experimental aircraft more options, NavWorx is pleased to offer its ADS600-EXP solution.Wicks Aircraft Supply, of Highland, Illinois, hassignedwith aviation engine manufacturer UL Power to be the exclusive North American distributor of spare, warranty, and replacement parts for the full line of UL Power (www.ULPower.com) experimental aircraft engines.
AOPA’s popular electronic flight instructor refresher course (eFIRC) provides a customized way for flight instructors to fulfill their currency requirement by offering 13 pilot-selectable electives – including new seaplane and helicopter elements.In addition to the seaplane and helicopter elective added for 2015, the course also offers electives that have been built on existing ASI courses, such as Teaching VFR into IMC avoidance, Aging Aircraft, Mountain Flying, Cockpit Weather and Public Benefit Flying. Kings Avionics of Henderson, Nevada, has completed the first field installation of a Garmin GRA55 radar altimeter and a Garmin GI205 remote display screen on any helicopter platform. This installation, on a Bell 206L-1 for a rotary fleet operator, was completed in advance of the 2017 mandate that all Part 135 operators have a radar altimeter installed.
