Air Shows & Events

As TruTrak and Trio race to earn STC approvals for their experimental autopilots, Garmin announced two new retrofit autopilots of its own nearly one week before the start of AirVenture 2017 at Oshkosh. The GFC500 is an entry-level, budget-based system that works with the G5 electronic flight display and the G600 is a higher-end system […]

At AirVenture 2017, BendixKing showed up with three major products including an updated version of the previously announced KI300 EFIS, the new AeroCruze retrofit autopilot that’s designed to replace legacy King autopilots, plus an Iridium-based satellite texting/SOS device. Aviation Consumer Magazine Editor Larry Anglisano took a look at the products with BendixKing’s Jeff Kauffman and […]

At AirVenture 2017, Cirrus announced a bold new approach to training pilots new to Cirrus aircraft—including new and used SR22 and SR20 models. Called Cirrus Embark, the complimentary transition training program applies to any new Cirrus owner (including all partners in shared ownership situations) whether the aircraft was purchased directly from Cirrus or from a […]

At AirVenture 2017, Massachusetts-based Approach Aviation announced FAA approval and production shipment of its FlexAlert multifunction panel annunciator. The LED display, compatible with both land and seaplanes, gives pilot warnings for engine, oil pressure, fuel pressure, low fuel, pitot heat, low voltage, over voltage, alternator failure, doors, starter engaged, vacuum failure and autopilot glideslope capture, […]

For pilots who are still not sure about how the BasicMed program works, or if it’s right for them, the FAA’s latest Safety Briefing magazine aims to answer all of your questions. The issue, available for free download online (PDF), includes a Q&A, an infographic that walks you through the procedures and advice on how […]

CubCrafters announced Monday at AirVenture that it’s offering Garmin’s top-selling G3X Touch in its Part 23 certified XCub, making it the first company to amend a type certificate to allow non-certified or non-TSO’d avionics. The G3X Touch is a favorite among homebuilders and light sport manufacturers and has a full-featured primary flight display plus an […]

At AirVenture 2017, Dynon announced that its popular Skyview HDX system will be approved for installation in certified aircraft, beginning with the Cessna 172 but eventually extending to other aircraft as well. In this pre-opening day AVweb video, Dynon’s Michael Schofield explained the new program. view on YouTube

Targeting the market’s lower end, Garmin introduced at AirVenture 2017 the GDL82. This is a 978 UAT ADS-B Out solution that will sell for $1795 and includes a WAAS GPS receiver. For buyers who qualify for the FAA’s $500 equipage rebate, it could be the least expensive ADS-B Out solution we’ve seen to date. In […]

Cessna’s JTA is a 155-HP 172 that runs on Jet-A. The modification was recently approved by the FAA and EASA. It also features the G1000 NXi avionics suite. We took a look at one at AirVenture. view on YouTube

On the pre-opening day of AirVenture 2017, Dynon Avionics surprised early showgoers with a new program allowing the installation of its popular Skyview HDX EFIS system into certified aircraft. Initial approvals cover the Skyhawk and Baron lines, but Dynon’s Michael Schofield told AVweb on Sunday that approvals will be expanded to other models. The Skyview […]